The Catlins Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit The Catlins
The Kaka Point Motels
Very clean and a great option for a stay in the area. More like a prefab mobile home than a motel. But clean and a good location.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Everything was perfect. It was the wow factor as soon as we walked into the apartment, the view, everything.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Intimate, clean and friendly.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Kākā Point Beach House
Great little house and town. Enjoyed our stay here. House has everything you could need, plus has great water pressure in the shower!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
A lovely cabin beautifully appointed with everything one needs. Very praceful and relaxing. I wish we had more time there. Only downside is the lack of a store nearby for groceries.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage
Warm and amenties suited our needs. 2 double rooms. A great garden to get out of the wind and have drinks in the afternoon. Close to village and beach.
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
Nugget Point Lighthouse
Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.
Jack's Blowhole
See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.
Curio Bay Petrified Forest
Explore the great outdoors at Curio Bay Petrified Forest, a lovely green space in Curio Bay. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
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.
Purakaunui Falls
Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.
Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
Explore the great outdoors at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Kaka Point. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
