Otara Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
The price is AU$172 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
AU$172
30 Mar - 31 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! (365 reviews)
Great view of the beach from the accommodation and easy access to the beach for walks. Rooms are well lit so you can read at night easily with lots of power points to charge your appliances. As this place is in Curio Bay, it’s recommended to bring your own food as grocery shops and dining out options ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views.

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

Tokanui Southland Region
The price is AU$386 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$386
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly farm stay in Tokanui. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a garden.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 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.
Waikawa House

Waikawa House

3.5 out of 5
14 Lisburn street Waikawa southland
The price is AU$182 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$182
2 Apr - 3 Apr
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Everything in the house was excellent

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Waikawa House
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.
Niagara Ridge Retreat Gateway to the Catlins

Niagara Ridge Retreat Gateway to the Catlins

Niagara Southland
Stay at this holiday home in Niagara. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
fabulous
great site lovely clean and very tidy home

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025

Niagara Ridge Retreat Gateway to the Catlins
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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