Nugget Point Lighthouse – Catlins, Otago

#tesaruonbudget Perched above rugged coastal cliffs, the Nugget Point Lighthouse offers some of the most iconic ocean views in New Zealand. The short, free walk to the lighthouse winds past dramatic drops and turquoise seas, often dotted with seals, penguins, and seabirds. At sunrise, the golden light paints the landscape in warm tones that feel like pure magic. For budget travellers exploring the Catlins, it’s an unmissable stop where nature and history meet in a way that costs nothing but delivers everything.