Purakaunui Travel Guide

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Purakaunui Falls showing a waterfall, forest scenes and a river or creek
Purakaunui Falls showing a waterfall, forest scenes and a river or creek
Purakaunui which includes a waterfall and a river or creek
Purakaunui featuring forest scenes and a waterfall
One of many walks within The Catlins in New Zealand's South Island, Purakaunui Falls is an easy 10 minute walk from the highway car park through pretty moss-covered rainforest.

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The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

4 out of 5
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
The price is NZ$172 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
NZ$172
12 Mar - 13 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
Very friendly host. Great location with fabulous views of the sea. Saw wonderful sunrise

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Kaka Point Motels
Serene on Marine, Kaka Point

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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
All went well ,nice place to stay .

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

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Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
Kākā Point Beach House

Kākā Point Beach House

Kaka Point South Otago
Stay at this holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
Very comfortable and cosy crib; we enjoyed our short stay, thank you ☺️

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

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Kākā Point Beach House
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Serene on Marine, Kaka Point

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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
All went well ,nice place to stay .

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
Kākā Point Beach House

Kākā Point Beach House

Kaka Point South Otago
Stay at this holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
Very comfortable and cosy crib; we enjoyed our short stay, thank you ☺️

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Kākā Point Beach House
Kaka Point Holiday House

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! (77 reviews)
Nice home. Great location

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Kaka Point Holiday House
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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.

Popular places to visit

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

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