for Fergus & Mary Sutherland's
Exploring the Catlins
| "To walk with the Sutherlands along these lonely
beaches is akin to taking a guided tour of a renaissance cathedral; but here the treasures
are the fossils, the middens left by Maori communities, the yellow eyed penguins, the
ancient podocarp forests full of rimu, totara, matai and rata and the kingfishers, tuis
and bellbirds." Cate Brett, NORTH AND SOUTH January 1994. "With their backgrounds as teachers
and conservationaists, and their infectious enthusiasm for the region, the Sutherlands
make perfect guides." "One highly recommended operation ... is Catlins
Wildlife Trackers. They offer a 'total' unified eco-experience. The natural history,
landforms and geology are interwoven with recent history; the secrets of the sea,
littoral, rainforest, wetlands and sky are all gathered together, dissected and
meticulously explained; and natures rare and timid creatures are revealed." "If an afternoon's aquaintance is a guide, time spent
with the Sutherlands could not fail to educate and delight. Their enthusiasm is
palpable." "Dedicated conservationists, the Sutherlands take
visitors to observe Hooker's sealions and penguins and gently teach their guests about
ecology, geology and conservation." "...a benchmark of excellence for ecotourism operators
... demonstrating a practical commitment to conservation and noted for the excellent small
group experience they give to visitors - guaranteeing maximum enjoyment and an educational
experience. "...an excellent example of people who have taken the
Otago Regional Council's substantial resource management message personally on
board..." |
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