Title: Chaslands Travel Guide: Best of Chaslands, Otago Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Chaslands](https://expedia.co.uk/Chaslands-Hotels.d6344459.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Chaslands](https://expedia.co.uk/Chaslands-Holiday-Rentals.d6344459.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Chaslands Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Chaslands.d6344459.Car-Hire-Guide)[Chaslands Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Chaslands.d6344459.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Chaslands Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Matai Falls in the Catlins. Not too far off the road to get to a series of waterfalls. Take some filters for some water motion #TroveOn #nationalpark #traveltherenext #newzealand #catlins @traveltherenext](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344459/df8c08cb-ffd4-44e8-99ed-8ffea1d345eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matai Falls in the Catlins. Not too far off the road to get to a series of waterfalls. Take some filters for some water motion #TroveOn #nationalpark #traveltherenext #newzealand #catlins @traveltherenext](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344459/df8c08cb-ffd4-44e8-99ed-8ffea1d345eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chaslands Things to do - Top hotels in Chaslands - Top Holiday Rentals in Chaslands ![Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848400/9848335/8e17a710_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort Rewcastle Road, 9 Chaslands Otago Stay at this resort in Chaslands. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Cathedral Caves are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=9848335&PinnedHotelID=9848335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344459) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=9848335&PinnedHotelID=9848335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344459) ![Curio Bay Salt House Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/bf518c87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel 517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay £97 10 Mar - 11 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! (359 reviews) View was magnificent Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344459) ![Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430600/21430526/bafb93b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel 19 Surat Bay Road New Haven South Otago £57 24 Feb - 25 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hostel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole are located ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (56 reviews) Esther and the rest of the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming - I feel so lucky to have stayed here during my visit to the Catlins region. There are also plenty of sea lions just a short walk away that you can observe from a distance! Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=21430526&PinnedHotelID=21430526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344459) [See all 35 properties in Chaslands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6344459) 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. ![3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119453100/119453049/9ec52706_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins Owaka Stay at this holiday home in Owaka. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) We are grateful for the opportunity to stay in the house, it was cosy and warm, as per the description as well as being in a prime location to visit the the catlins. We couldn’t hope for any better.Thanks again. Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Owaka-Hotels-Catlins-Country-Cottage.h119453049.Hotel-Information) ![Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100871700/100871633/w1024h681x0y0-2981392e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away Owaka Otago Stay at this holiday home in Owaka. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are located nearby. Tranquil setting Loved it managed well very peaceful stay just what we needed after Christmas Reviewed on 1 Jan 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Owaka-Hotels-Tranquility-Tiny-House.h100871633.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102742600/102742589/82dcfcb5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins Tahakopa Otago Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby. 8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews) Very friendly host and well maintained property Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tahakopa-Hotels-Cosy-Rustic-Cabin-In-The-Absolute-Heart-Of-The-Catlins.h102742589.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Chaslands](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6344459&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Chaslands hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12)[11 Feb - 12 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2026-02-11&endDate=2026-02-12) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Cathedral Caves 4/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Caves, a lovely green space in Chaslands. Wander the forests and seaside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Caves-Chaslands.d6113128.Attraction) ## Cities near Chaslands ![Upper McLean Falls; the reward at the end of the short walk through the rain forest in the Catlins on the south island of New Zealand. #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353156/4fce31ce-a8ce-451e-a2fa-b915de4cb351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Catlins Forest Park ![Florence Hill Lookout at Tautuku Bay on the Chasland Highway, near the Catlins Forest Part](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000389702/a8bfb700-2f31-445e-9168-e24a2cac4282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Papatowai - Cities near Chaslands - Places of interest [Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Catlins-Forest-Park.dx6353156)[Papatowai](https://expedia.co.uk/Papatowai.dx3000389702) - [Cathedral Caves ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Caves-Chaslands.d6113128.Attraction) - [Cannibal Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cannibal-Bay-Beach-Otago.d6113120.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app