Curio Bay Petrified Forest Tours and Activities

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Ibis Styles Invercargill

Ibis Styles Invercargill

3 out of 5
Invercargill City Centre
per person
29 Aug - 31 Aug
found 13 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)
7.8/10 Good! (945 reviews)
Comfortable bed, clean room. Easy access to various facilities and shops in centre of town. The only thing that I was surprised with (but not a deal breaker) is not a toaster in the room. It would have been helpful but there was one available in the communal room so I coped

Reviewed on 10 Nov. 2024

Moana Court Motel

Moana Court Motel

2 out of 5
Hawthorndale
per person
29 Aug - 31 Aug
found 13 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
This is an excellent choice of motel for pet owners. The staff were very welcoming of pets and did not charge extra and unnecessary 'cleaning' fees. Most fanatical pet owners are super responsible and mindful of premises integrity. Moana Court is spotlessly clean, quiet, warm and close to main street shops. They have a fantastic selection of tea/coffee/hot chocolate and kindly provide handy extras like tissues, paper towels and warm blankets. I will definitely stay here again. Perfection. Thank you. xx

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments

Admiral Court Motel & Apartments

4 out of 5
Turnbull Thompson Park
per person
29 Aug - 31 Aug
found 13 hours ago
Return direct flight included
Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)
9/10 Wonderful! (234 reviews)
Clean & Comfortable. Nice that they had put the heaters on before I arrived. Staff friendly.

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Popular places to visit

Porpoise Bay Beach

Porpoise Bay Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Porpoise Bay Beach during your travels in Waikawa?

Porpoise Bay Beach
McLean Falls which includes forest scenes, a river or creek and a waterfall

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
Matai Falls featuring a cascade and forests

Matai Falls

Take a drive on the Southern Scenic Route to embark on a walk through regenerating forest that leads to two of the Catlins’ most photogenic falls.

Matai Falls
Purakaunui Falls showing a waterfall, forest scenes and a river or creek

Purakaunui Falls

Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.

Purakaunui Falls
Owaka showing surf, rugged coastline and a bay or harbour

Jack's Blowhole

See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.

Jack's Blowhole

Waipapa Point Lighthouse

You can learn about the history of Otara with a trip to Waipapa Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Waipapa Point Lighthouse

Top Curio Bay Petrified Forest Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Waikawa House

Waikawa House

3.5 out of 5
14 Lisburn street, Waikawa, southland
Waikawa House
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

RD2 Owaka
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

Tahakopa
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

Papatowai
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge

Papatowai
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Papatowai
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Papatowai
Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage
Greenwood Homestead

Greenwood Homestead

Tarara
Greenwood Homestead
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