Catlins Forest Park Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Catlins Forest Park

Croydon Lodge Hotel
100 Waimea Street, Croydon, Croydon
The price is NZ$182 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$182
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Croydon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hokonui Pioneer village ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (244 reviews)
Simple & effective.
"Easy parking. Quiet location with some rooms well away from the main highway in their own specific area. Simple but well appointed rooms with comfortable beds. Excellent onsite restaurant."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

The Kaka Point Motels
24 Rata Street, Kaka Point
The price is NZ$158 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$158
21 Oct - 22 Oct
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! (255 reviews)
"Clean rooms. Great view. We can see Nugget Point Lighthouse from our window. Check in instruction was clear. Restaur"
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
The price is NZ$220 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
NZ$220
24 Oct - 25 Oct
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! (335 reviews)
"Breath taking view, enjoyed nibbles and drinks in the sun. The electric fry pan was a must. Very comfortable beds. A most enjoyable stay"
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
Papatowai
Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby.

Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway
Kaka Point
Stay at this vacation home in Ahuriri Flat. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Willsher Bay Domain Reserve and Recreational ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
Go There!
"Really well set up. Very comfortable. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 8 May 2025

WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME
Gore
Stay at this vacation home in Mataura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Gore Racecourse is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Warm and cosy
"House was warm, cosy and felt homely. Each room was well appointed. Loved the furnishings."
Reviewed on 25 July 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit

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
- Nugget Point Lighthouse
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest
- Kaka Point Beach
- Jack's Blowhole
- Cannibal Bay Beach
- Porpoise Bay Beach
- Waipapa Point Lighthouse
- Purakaunui Falls
- Gore Racecourse
- Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
- Gore Historical Museum
- Eastern Southland Gallery
- Teapot World
- Hokonui Pioneer village and Museum
- Matai Falls
- Cathedral Caves
- Newman Park