The Catlins

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Kaka Point featuring a beach, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour
Kaka Point showing a bay or harbour, waves and a sandy beach
Kaka Point showing mist or fog, tranquil scenes and a beach
Matai Falls which includes a cascade and a pond
The Catlins
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
The price is S$161 per night from 28 Jun to 29 Jun
S$161
28 Jun - 29 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (329 reviews)
Unbeatable Location
"We enjoyed our stay at Curio Bay Salt House Motel. Our room was spacious, clean, and had an amazing view of the bay. We hope to stay here again on our next trip to NZ."

Reviewed on 13 May, 2025

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
The Kaka Point Motels
The Kaka Point Motels
4 out of 5
24 Rata Street, Kaka Point
The price is S$127 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
S$127
27 Jun - 28 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star motel in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (250 reviews)
"I love how spacious the property is and the kitchen is well-equipped."

Reviewed on 18 May, 2025

The Kaka Point Motels
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
3 out of 5
324 Newhaven Rd, Surat Bay, The Catlins, New Haven, Otago
Stay at this 3-star beach holiday park in New Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
"Loved the serenity. Proprietors were awesome, too! Lovely people to deal with!"

Reviewed on 21 Apr, 2025

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Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
2 out of 5
26 Esplanade, Kaka Point, Otago
Stay at this apartment in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Kaka Point Beach and Recreational Reserve ...
"Amazing views at the property. Wonderful place to stay. Truly bliss!"

Reviewed on 6 Nov, 2024

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
Catlins Lake Sanctuary
Catlins Lake Sanctuary
3.5 out of 5
193 Hina Hina Road, Owaka
Stay at this 3.5-star beach vacation home in Owaka. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are ...
Great base camp for exploring the Catlins
"This was a great base camp for exploring the Catlins. Beds were clean and comfortable, although I felt I had to wipe down the kitchen before using it. The property was amazing! Beautiful views of the estuary, a peaceful place to walk in the mornings, and good view of stars at night."

Reviewed on 28 Feb, 2020

Catlins Lake Sanctuary
Koru Flat
Koru Flat
3 out of 5
350 Pounawea Road, Owaka
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Owaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Jack's Blowhole and Teapot World ...
"The property was neat and tidy. We didn't spend too much time in the property - just to eat and sleep! The bathroom isn't flash but the shower was just amazing! Was so tired but the water pressure was perfect - better than a massage!"

Reviewed on 3 Feb, 2022

Koru Flat
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Popular places to visit

Nugget Point Lighthouse

Nugget Point Lighthouse

Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.

Nugget Point Lighthouse
Curio Bay Petrified Forest

Curio Bay Petrified Forest

5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Curio Bay Petrified Forest
Owaka which includes a bay or harbour, surf and rugged coastline

Jack's Blowhole

See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.

Jack's Blowhole
McLean Falls which includes a river or creek, a cascade and forest scenes

McLean Falls

This two-part waterfall is the end-point of an easy walk through varied forest and bush land and one of the most impressive in the Catlins area.

McLean Falls
Purakaunui Falls featuring a cascade, a river or creek and forests

Purakaunui Falls

Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.

Purakaunui Falls
Kaka Point which includes forests

Kaka Point Scenic Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Kaka Point. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
Nugget Point Lighthouse which includes a bay or harbour, a lighthouse and mist or fog

Kaka Point