Home to the famous Hector’s dolphins and sea lions, Porpoise Bay is situated in the heart of Catlins, along the south coast of South Island in New Zealand. It is also adjacent to Curio Bay, separated only by a campground.
The extensive and beautiful stretch of beach has become a prime tourist spot because of the varied outdoor activities it offers - Water sports, swimming, surfing, sanctuary visits, museum tours, and bird watching, to name a few. It has rich water wildlife comprising dolphins, crabs, sea lions, squids, mullets, seals, etc. An eccentric breed of penguins called the Yellow-eyed Hoiho is also found around Curio Bay.