Catlins Forest Park Travel Guide
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The Kaka Point Motels
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
The price is NZ$160 per night from 9 Dec to 10 Dec
NZ$160
9 Dec - 10 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews)
Clean, tidy and comfortable. Even had a visit from an orange cat that wanted pats
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Croydon Lodge Hotel
100 Waimea Street Croydon
The price is NZ$168 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
NZ$168
20 Nov - 21 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Croydon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hokonui Pioneer village and Museum ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)
We had called ahead to ask for an early check in as had a function to attend at checkin time. Staff were accommodating and we checked in half an hour early. Checkin was quick and easy as we had prepaid via Wotif. Clean, tidy, and enough space for what we needed. Toilet is a little tight against the ...
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay
The price is NZ$212 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
NZ$212
27 Nov - 28 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)
Beautiful location right on the beach. Very comfortable room and the continental breakfast option was perfect for our morning.
Reviewed on 15 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 OTA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tarata St Park ...
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

Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
Kaka Point Otago
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point ...
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

Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway
Kaka Point Kaka Point
Stay at this holiday home in Ahuriri Flat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Willsher Bay Domain Reserve and Recreational ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews)
The best bach we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean, stylishly furnished and comfortable, and well equipped with appliances that are easy to use. Stunning location in a pretty and private garden, less than 5 minutes walk to the beach. We enjoyed watching Netflix in the evening. Excellent communication ...
Reviewed on 9 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.
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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
- Nugget Point Lighthouse
- Curio Bay Petrified Forest
- Purakaunui Falls
- Jack's Blowhole
- Kaka Point Beach
- Waipapa Point Lighthouse
- Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
- Porpoise Bay Beach
- Cannibal Bay Beach
- Cathedral Caves
- Gore Historical Museum
- Gore Racecourse
- Teapot World
- Matai Falls
- Eastern Southland Gallery
- Newman Park
- Hokonui Pioneer village and Museum




