Catlins Forest Park Travel Guide
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Croydon Lodge Hotel
100 Waimea Street, Croydon, Croydon
The price is NZ$169 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$169
21 July - 22 July
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! (235 reviews)
"Another great stay"
Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
The price is NZ$210 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$210
16 July - 17 July
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! (330 reviews)
"Great location"
Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

The Kaka Point Motels
24 Rata Street, Kaka Point
The price is NZ$162 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$162
21 July - 22 July
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! (251 reviews)
"I love how spacious the property is and the kitchen is well-equipped."
Reviewed on 18 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.

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

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
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

The perfect Jacks Bay retreat
Hinahina
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Hinahina. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Jack's Blowhole and Cannibal Bay Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Perfect Catlins base
"We really enjoyed our stay, the cabin is a perfect base to explore the Catlins and to have a relaxing break.The cabin itself is really lovely with a well equipped kitchen, great shower pressure (and hairdryer) and comfortable furnishings."
Reviewed on 27 Apr. 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.
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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
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest
- Nugget Point Lighthouse
- Jack's Blowhole
- Kaka Point Beach
- Waipapa Point Lighthouse
- Porpoise Bay Beach
- Purakaunui Falls
- Cannibal Bay Beach
- Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
- Gore Racecourse
- Gore Historical Museum
- Teapot World
- Eastern Southland Gallery
- Newman Park
- Hokonui Pioneer village and Museum
- Cathedral Caves
- Matai Falls