Catlins Forest Park Travel Guide
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The Kaka Point Motels
24 Rata Street, Kaka Point
The price is NZ$155 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
NZ$155
9 Nov - 10 Nov
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! (256 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

Croydon Lodge Hotel
100 Waimea Street, Croydon, Croydon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$182 per night from 14 Nov to 15 Nov
NZ$182
14 Nov - 15 Nov
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

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
The price is NZ$220 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$220
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (338 reviews)
The room had a really nice view, close to beach, spotless and well-kept. Everything felt fresh. Melissa was fantastic at communicating ahead of time, making sure everything was arranged smoothly. Would happily stay here again!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 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.

Kaka Point Holiday House
Kaka Point
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tarata ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Had unfortunate weather event with no power or water. The host contacted local people who provided us with water and a little gas cooker. There was also a fire which provided some light and warmth.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025

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

Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
Kaka Point
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)
Relaxing break at the beach
We had a fantastic time here. Lovely clean house and a wonderful location to explore the beach, rock pools, playground and local cafe. We loved our time so much we plan to come back in the near future.
Reviewed on 11 May 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
4.5/5(9 reviews)
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




