Title: Tarara Travel Guide: Best of Tarara, Otago Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tarara](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarara-Hotels.d692485074581913600.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Tarara](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarara-Holiday-Rentals.d692485074581913600.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Tarara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tarara.d692485074581913600.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tarara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarara.d692485074581913600.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tarara Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The Purakaunui Falls are one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand outside the mountains. Down in the Catlins it's off a gravel road past Papatowai. It's a bit hard to find online or concretely on a map, but there are yellow street signs everywhere pointing you there, so just follow the yellow signs and you'll get there, then its a quick 20 minute walk down to the falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692485074581913600/bebc18cb-7658-4007-a58d-c49375e8b669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Purakaunui Falls are one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand outside the mountains. Down in the Catlins it's off a gravel road past Papatowai. It's a bit hard to find online or concretely on a map, but there are yellow street signs everywhere pointing you there, so just follow the yellow signs and you'll get there, then its a quick 20 minute walk down to the falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692485074581913600/bebc18cb-7658-4007-a58d-c49375e8b669.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Tarara - Top hotels in Tarara - Top Holiday Rentals in Tarara ![Greenwood Homestead](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113560000/113556600/113556503/e8b98fa5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Greenwood Homestead Tarara Otago Stay at this farm stay in Tarara. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Purakaunui Falls and Catlins Lake are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Lovely stay with extended family So amazong to find a place our extended family could stay all together to celebrate a 75th Birthday. We loved the hot tub and space to spread out in, many happy memories were created enjoying the area. Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=113556503&PinnedHotelID=113556503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485074581913600) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=113556503&PinnedHotelID=113556503&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485074581913600) ![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 £77 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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! (279 reviews) Clean, comfortable Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=9679525&PinnedHotelID=9679525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485074581913600) ![Serene on Marine, Kaka Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91750000/91747000/91746930/b0822af9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Serene on Marine, Kaka Point Kaka Point Otago Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews) We really enjoyed our stay in Kaka Point. The home was spacious and comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen. It was a little inconvenient not having tap water to drink but we made do. The area is beautiful and convenient for exploring this part of the Catlins. 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Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Willsher Bay Domain Reserve and Recreational ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews) A lovely holiday home in a peaceful setting. Highly recommend for couples. Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ahuriri-Flat-Hotels-Private-Bush-Clad-Seaside-Hideaway.h28067716.Hotel-Information) ![Serene on Marine, Kaka Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91750000/91747000/91746930/b0822af9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Serene on Marine, Kaka Point Kaka Point Otago Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews) We really enjoyed our stay in Kaka Point. The home was spacious and comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen. It was a little inconvenient not having tap water to drink but we made do. The area is beautiful and convenient for exploring this part of the Catlins. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Serene-On-Marine.h91746930.Hotel-Information) ![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! (153 reviews) Host was very responsive and helpful, the cottage was sweet and comfy and the location was excellent. 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