Chaslands Travel Guide

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Matai Falls in the Catlins. Not too far off the road to get to a series of waterfalls. Take some filters for some water motion #TroveOn #nationalpark #traveltherenext #newzealand #catlins @traveltherenext
Matai Falls in the Catlins. Not too far off the road to get to a series of waterfalls. Take some filters for some water motion #TroveOn #nationalpark #traveltherenext #newzealand #catlins @traveltherenext

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Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort

Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort

Rewcastle Road, 9 Chaslands Otago
Stay at this resort in Chaslands. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Cathedral Caves are located nearby.
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Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort
Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay
The price is NZ$212 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
NZ$212
10 Mar - 11 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (360 reviews)
Comfortable accommodation and view.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel

Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel

3 out of 5
19 Surat Bay Road New Haven South Otago
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The price is NZ$128 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
NZ$128
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hostel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
Esther and the rest of the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming - I feel so lucky to have stayed here during my visit to the Catlins region. There are also plenty of sea lions just a short walk away that you can observe from a distance!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel
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3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins

3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins

2 out of 5
Owaka
Stay at this holiday home in Owaka. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Really liked the individual nature of the property. It had a lot of character. Although the owner was not present a colleague was available across the road who was friendly and welcoming and who we felt would have been very helpful had we needed anything.

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

RD2 Owaka Otago
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
The property was just lovely. Yard and gardens were immaculate and Ray was very nice and pleasant to deal with. It was fine for one nice, but very dated and rather inconvenient to have the bedroom, fridge and "kitchen" & bathroom in 3 separate rooms-you had to go outside to go between them. A moderate ...

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away

Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away

Owaka Otago
Stay at this holiday home in Owaka. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Tranquil setting
Loved it managed well very peaceful stay just what we needed after Christmas

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025

Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away
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Popular places to visit

Cathedral Caves

4.5/5(11 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Caves, a lovely green space in Chaslands. Wander the forests and seaside while you're in the area.

Cathedral Caves

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a very beautiful part of Southland need to come back for a week and take time to look around at all the beaches and walkways luved the board walk way

Cities near Chaslands

Upper McLean Falls; the reward at the end of the short walk through the rain forest in the Catlins on the south island of New Zealand. #nature

Catlins Forest Park

Florence Hill Lookout at Tautuku Bay on the Chasland Highway, near the Catlins Forest Part

Papatowai

Koropuku Falls is located in the western part of Catlins Conservation Park along the scenic Chaslands Highway. The track leading to the falls begins from the roadside and you wouldn't know it was there unless you were looking for it as its entrance is somewhat hidden among the trees. From the moment you step onto the track you're transported into another world. The track leads you through the lush green rainforest, following a tranquil stream and passing moss covered trees along the way until you reach an opening where this magical scene appears in front of you. Take me back! #hiking

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