The Catlins
Travel Guide
Visit The Catlins
The Kaka Point Motels
Everything was amazing! The people, the views, the marshmallow comfy bed!
Reviewed on 22 Dec, 2025
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Very pleasant staff. Lovely breakfast and gorgeous views from the room ( for 2 days we could see a lot of dolphins from the terrace or our room)
Reviewed on 27 Dec, 2025
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Intimate, clean and friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Nov, 2025
Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
Lovely place to stay. When we arrived, the property was very clean and looked newly refurbished, but the most stunning was the panoramic view of the ocean. Usually we eat out when we’re on holiday but it was so nice in the property that we went to the grocers in the next town and cooked for ourselves. ...
Reviewed on 3 Dec, 2025
Catlins Lake Sanctuary
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
Pounawea Waterfront Motels
Loved the view, how quiet it is but close to Owaka with its cafes and 4 square, also how central it was for attractions.
Reviewed on 6 Mar, 2022
Popular places to visit
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.
Curio Bay Petrified Forest
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.
Jack's Blowhole
See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.
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.
Purakaunui Falls
Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.
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.
