Otara Travel Guide

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You can reach Waipapa point by following the dirt road to the end. It's a beautiful place with a lighthouse. The Hooker sea lions are chilling on the beach. There is quite a big parking lot with toilets, but otherwise no facilities.
You can reach Waipapa point by following the dirt road to the end. It's a beautiful place with a lighthouse. The Hooker sea lions are chilling on the beach. There is quite a big parking lot with toilets, but otherwise no facilities.
Waipapa Point

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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$210 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$210
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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
Waikawa House

Waikawa House

3.5 out of 5
14 Lisburn street Waikawa southland
The price is NZ$220 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$220
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Waikawa. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
This property was much more than we expected. So lovely to have this much space.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Waikawa House
Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views.

Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views.

2 out of 5
Tokanui Southland Region
The price is NZ$470 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$470
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly farm stay in Tokanui. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Our family only stayed one night but it was lovely. Super comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen and a great view of the surrounding countryside. The breakfast supplies provided (fresh farm eggs, bread, homemade jams) were also great, especially as the location is somewhat remote. Definitely a great ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views.
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Colonial Motel Invercargill

Colonial Motel Invercargill

4 out of 5
143 Mary Street Invercargill Southland
Stay at this aparthotel in Invercargill. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (392 reviews)
Very handy to Queens Park where I was taking part in a sporting event. Cooking facilities were very good.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Colonial Motel Invercargill
Milford Road Apartments

Milford Road Apartments

2 out of 5
194 Milford Road Te Anau Southland
Stay at this aparthotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Fiordland Cinema and Luxmore Jet are located nearby.
Milford Road Apartments
La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,441 reviews)
Really has the feel of a ski hotel even in summer. Modern hotel ( in a new district) with fair size rooms. Liked the laundry facilities but parking was an issue, as it's shared with a block of permanent residents. Quite far from the centre but close to the airport.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
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Popular places to visit

You can reach Waipapa point by following the dirt road to the end. It's a beautiful place with a lighthouse. The Hooker sea lions are chilling on the beach. There is quite a big parking lot with toilets, but otherwise no facilities.

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

Cities near Otara

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

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