Title: Catlins Forest Park Travel Guide: Best of Catlins Forest Park, Otago Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Catlins-Forest-Park-Hotels.d6353156.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Catlins-Forest-Park-Holiday-Rentals.d6353156.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Catlins Forest Park Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Catlins-Forest-Park.d6353156.Car-Hire-Guide)[Catlins Forest Park Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Catlins-Forest-Park.d6353156.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Catlins Forest Park Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![McLean Falls showing forests, a river or creek and a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180796-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![McLean Falls showing forest scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181529-Owaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![McLean Falls showing a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181967-Mclean-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![McLean Falls which includes forests and a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181970-Mclean-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![McLean Falls which includes a cascade and forest scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181975-Mclean-Falls.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Catlins Forest Park Things to do - Top hotels in Catlins Forest Park - Top Holiday Rentals in Catlins Forest Park ![The Kaka Point Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/2b9498f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Kaka Point Motels 24 Rata Street Kaka Point £70 5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026 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 ... 9/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews) Everything was amazing! The people, the views, the marshmallow comfy bed! Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F01%2F2026&endDate=06%2F01%2F2026&selected=9679525&PinnedHotelID=9679525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353156) ![Croydon Lodge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403900/1403880/5bfeb097_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Croydon Lodge Hotel 100 Waimea Street Croydon £74 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Croydon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hokonui Pioneer village and Museum ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (247 reviews) We had called ahead to ask for an early check in as had a function to attend at checkin time. Staff were accommodating and we checked in half an hour early. Checkin was quick and easy as we had prepaid via Wotif. Clean, tidy, and enough space for what we needed. Toilet is a little tight against the ... Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=04%2F01%2F2026&endDate=05%2F01%2F2026&selected=1403880&PinnedHotelID=1403880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353156) ![Esplanade Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679300/9679252/6889ea22_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Esplanade Motels 35 Railway Esplanade Gore £74 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Brown Trout and Gore Historical Museum are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (211 reviews) Checked in very late and they made sure l got easy access Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F01%2F2026&endDate=12%2F01%2F2026&selected=9679252&PinnedHotelID=9679252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353156) [See all 63 properties in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F12%2F2025&endDate=30%2F12%2F2025®ionId=6353156) 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. ![Kākā Point Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31749900/31749871/a4b0e4fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (150 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Kaka-Point-Beach-House.h31749871.Hotel-Information) ![Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/7dde5477_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins Papatowai Otago Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papatowai-Hotels-Tram-Track-Retreat-Accommodation-In-Papatowai.h110985000.Hotel-Information) ![WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914602/848445a0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME Gore Mataura Stay at this holiday home in Mataura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Gore Racecourse is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (50 reviews) Very quiet, and very impressive house. The beds were very comfy, and the house had everything we wanted. Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mataura-Hotels-WARM-MODERN-ART-DECO-HOME.h37914602.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6353156&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Catlins Forest Park hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353156&startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29)[28 Dec - 29 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353156&startDate=2025-12-28&endDate=2025-12-29) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353156&startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30)[29 Dec - 30 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353156&startDate=2025-12-29&endDate=2025-12-30) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353156&startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026)[2 Jan - 4 Jan](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353156&startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![McLean Falls showing forests, a river or creek and a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180796-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. 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