The Catlins Great Escape Coastal Walk followed the coastline from Purakaunui Bay to Long Point and on to Papatowai.
About 70 people from Wellington to Invercargill took part in the five to six-hour 20km walk through the north Catlins.
Walkers met Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust staff and heard their plans for conservation development at Long Point. The point is also noted for its native fur seals, sea lions, numerous species of seabird, rare coastal plant communities, small remnants of native forest, and an archaeological site.
Catlins Coast Inc projects co-ordinator Kim Dodds said the group had organised the coastal walk spurred by the popularity of one in February from Fortrose to Waipapa Point.
''Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it - just fantastic.
''It's a really successful event, with magnificent views,'' she said.
Walkers ranged from all over the South Island and Wellington. Several people did both of this year's coastal walks as well as two others in previous years.
''They just love it and keep coming back.''
Local landowners continued to support the event by allowing walkers on their land and offering a chance to enjoy some spectacular scenery. The walk crossed properties owned by the Affleck and Clark families.
The series was a good opportunity to showcase the Catlins, Mrs Dodds said.
Registrations are still open for the group's next event, the Catlins Great Escape Bike Journey, on April 20 and 21 which will tour locations highlighted in New Zealand film Two Little Boys.
The journey will run between Curio Bay and Nugget Point, for a maximum of 100 people.
