Ruahine Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tiny little bay on the South Island, there are a few summer batches right on the water, the road is so narrow you can't get by if a neighbors window is open :) Follow the signs on the Southern Scenic Route when you get to the Barn, cross the cattle guard and take a left. This place is adorable.
Tiny little bay on the South Island, there are a few summer batches right on the water, the road is so narrow you can't get by if a neighbors window is open :) Follow the signs on the Southern Scenic Route when you get to the Barn, cross the cattle guard and take a left. This place is adorable.

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Tui Base Camp

Tui Base Camp

3 out of 5
4 Mcfeely St Tuatapere Southland
The price is AU$55 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$55
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf motel in Tuatapere. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course.
8/10 Very Good! (49 reviews)
Basic accommodation, but clean and tidy. Showers could be updated/upgraded

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Tui Base Camp
Modern Bach with a Rural view

Modern Bach with a Rural view

Riverton NZ
The price is AU$173 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$173
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Riverton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
Very comfortable accommodation and fully equipped to make our stay a pleasure. Recommended.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Modern Bach with a Rural view
Rarakau Lodge

Rarakau Lodge

3 out of 5
1304B Papatotara Coast Rd Rowallan Southland
The price is AU$109 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$109
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach lodge in Rowallan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attraction Hump Ridge Track is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Staff was friendly and helpful. Bed was super comfy and area quiet. It was the perfect retreat spot before hiking.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Rarakau Lodge
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Modern Bach with a Rural view

Modern Bach with a Rural view

Riverton NZ
Stay at this cottage in Riverton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (339 reviews)
Very comfortable accommodation and fully equipped to make our stay a pleasure. Recommended.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Modern Bach with a Rural view
Rob's Beach House Riverton

Rob's Beach House Riverton

Riverton Riverton
Stay at this holiday home in Riverton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (96 reviews)
Beautiful location

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Rob's Beach House Riverton
Modern bach located between the sea and bush in Orepuki

Modern bach located between the sea and bush in Orepuki

Riverton Orepuki
Stay at this holiday home in Orepuki. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Perfect location for our needs.We did get some unexpected visitors a couple of hours after our arrival. Our vehicle had gone to the beach but my daughter and I were still at the house so these visitors abruptly left again when they realised that there was someone at the property.

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Modern bach located between the sea and bush in Orepuki
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Cities near Ruahine

Camped for the night at Colac Bay as per Backpacking Matt's suggestion. This is a beautiful completely unknown spot on the south coast of the south island - beautiful coastline and a great pub and tavern that has rooms and camp sites.

Colac Bay