Waipapa, Catlins, New Zealand

When turning of the main road at Otara, on the way through to the lighthouse there is the Tararua Acre were many who died have been buried with headstones.
To their memory is a stone erected by the pupils of Fortrose and other district schools. Schools in the area have since amalgamated with Tokanui school

There are sealions on the beaches, you should not walk between the sealion and the sea is the sealions escape route should it be startled.

New toilet facility and walkways were put in place just two years ago.
It's great for fishing, note of caution, always face the sea when fishing in case of rouge waves.
Be mindful of NZ fishing regulations don't take more then your daily allowance or smaller fish than is legal for their species.