Title: The Catlins Travel Guide: Best of The Catlins, New Zealand Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in The Catlins](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Catlins-Hotels.d864801938735390720.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in The Catlins](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Catlins-Holiday-Rentals.d864801938735390720.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to The Catlins](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-The-Catlins.d864801938735390720.Travel-Guide-Flights)[The Catlins Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Catlins.d864801938735390720.Car-Hire-Guide)[The Catlins Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Catlins.d864801938735390720.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Catlins Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Kaka Point showing rugged coastline, a bay or harbour and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180793-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaka Point showing rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and a beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181513-Kaka-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaka Point showing a beach, tranquil scenes and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181522-Kaka-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matai Falls featuring a pond and a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180800-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Catlins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180801-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Catlins Things to do - Top hotels in The Catlins - Top Holiday Rentals in The Catlins ![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 £69 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! (264 reviews) The room was very clean and was really nice. The owners were especially nice. It was very easy to check in and convenient. Location was great for us as we wanted to go to the lighthouse for the sunrise. we were a family of 4. Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F01%2F2026&endDate=06%2F01%2F2026&selected=9679525&PinnedHotelID=9679525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) ![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 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! (348 reviews) A wonderful view looking out to the ocean. The studio is modern like new. Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F01%2F2026&endDate=07%2F01%2F2026&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) ![Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/ff4f4585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park 324 Newhaven Rd New Haven Otago £48 22 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach holiday park in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews) Intimate, clean and friendly. Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=16038481&PinnedHotelID=16038481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) [See all 56 properties in The Catlins](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F12%2F2025&endDate=25%2F12%2F2025®ionId=864801938735390720) 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) Very clean tidy comfortable place. Reviewed on 14 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) ![Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37993800/37993701/4e6d39db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage Papatowai Otago Stay at this cottage in Papatowai. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews) Very nice Location We had a very good time in Papatowai. The Surfinn Eco Cottage is a good starting point for many activities around. We loved the room upstairs wit the nice view on the river side. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papatowai-Hotels-Surfinn-Eco-Cottage-Papatowai-Cottage.h37993701.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in The Catlins](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=864801938735390720&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 The Catlins hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24)[23 Dec - 24 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25)[24 Dec - 25 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025)[26 Dec - 28 Dec](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=26%2F12%2F2025&endDate=28%2F12%2F2025) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&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=864801938735390720&startDate=02%2F01%2F2026&endDate=04%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Nugget Point Lighthouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180985-Otago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nugget-Point-Lighthouse-Ahuriri-Flat.d6113118.Attraction) ![Owaka which includes rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and surf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181534-Owaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jack's Blowhole See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacks-Blowhole-Hinahina.d6113122.Attraction) ![Curio Bay Petrified Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/049322a3abbf39c55840183f5e144e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Curio-Bay-Petrified-Forest-Curio-Bay.d6113134.Attraction) ![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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/McLean-Falls-Catlins-Forest-Park.d6113130.Attraction) ![Purakaunui Falls featuring forest scenes, a cascade and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180798-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Purakaunui Falls Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Purakaunui-Falls-Purakaunui.d6113124.Attraction) ![Kaka Point showing forests](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182318-Kaka-Point-Scenic-Reserve.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Scenic-Reserve-Kaka-Point.d553248635146369083.Attraction) ## Cities near The Catlins ![Nugget Point Lighthouse showing mist or fog, a lighthouse and rugged coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181527-Kaka-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kaka Point ![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=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Catlins Forest Park ![Photo by chickbill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/049322a3abbf39c55840183f5e144e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Curio Bay ![Photo by Tawfeeq Zain Al-Aberdeen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/db90e6222041e6a90d856b17d6debfc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Papatowai - Cities near The Catlins - Places of interest [Kaka Point](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point.dx6196345)[Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Catlins-Forest-Park.dx6353156)[Curio Bay](https://expedia.co.uk/Curio-Bay.dx6353228)[Papatowai](https://expedia.co.uk/Papatowai.dx3000389702)[Purekireki](https://expedia.co.uk/Purekireki.dx692484466918490112)[Puketiro](https://expedia.co.uk/Puketiro.dx692484737099067392)[Tarara](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarara.dx692485074581913600) - [Nugget Point Lighthouse ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nugget-Point-Lighthouse-Ahuriri-Flat.d6113118.Attraction) - [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. 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