Tuatapere Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Second Daywalk on an old train track
Second Daywalk on an old train track
Loop Circuit at Okaka Lodge
Stag Point on the first Daywalk of the Humpridge Track

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Tui Base Camp

Tui Base Camp

3 out of 5
4 Mcfeely St Tuatapere Southland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$55 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$55
28 Feb - 1 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! (48 reviews)
Generous size unit with all amenities. Polite service at check in and at restaurant

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Tui Base Camp
Beach Valley Air B & B

Beach Valley Air B & B

2 out of 5
Tuatapere Southland Region
The price is AU$206 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
AU$206
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Tuatapere. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Good location fair price and some lovely treats- however it lacks some necessary items like salt pepper and basics to cook and eat at the house

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Beach Valley Air B & B
Rarakau Lodge

Rarakau Lodge

3 out of 5
1304B Papatotara Coast Rd Rowallan Southland
The price is AU$110 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
AU$110
28 Feb - 1 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.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Outstanding lodge and quite possibly the best in New Zealand ! Very comfortable, well equipped with high quality amenities. The hosts were spectacularly welcoming and hospitable. Arrived with the intention of staying one night, tore myself away after 10 nights ! More than 100% recommendation. Not ...

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Rarakau Lodge
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.
Beach Valley Air B & B

Beach Valley Air B & B

2 out of 5
Tuatapere Southland Region
Stay at this holiday home in Tuatapere. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Good location fair price and some lovely treats- however it lacks some necessary items like salt pepper and basics to cook and eat at the house

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Beach Valley Air B & B
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 free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios.
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
Surfs up beach Bach

Surfs up beach Bach

Colac Bay Southland
Stay at this holiday home in Colac Bay. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
Southland Coastal Gem
Such a beautiful home in a magical spot, modern but comfortable and cozy, so many interesting places nearby especially Gemstone Beach and Howell’s Point Reserve, and Riverton is really charming, we loved our stay

Reviewed on 19 May 2025

Surfs up beach Bach
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.

Reviews of Tuatapere

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Top destination
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2/5 - Disappointing

Trish

Was very pricy for what it was.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Very "Go Ahead"