Title: The Catlins Travel Guide: Best of The Catlins, New Zealand Travel 2025 | 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 £72 23 Sept - 24 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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! (253 reviews) "Great motel for getaway and to enjoy laid back seaside charm. Amazing sea views to Nugget Point in the quaint village of Kaka Point. Very friendly hosts and well equiped units." Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&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 £95 23 Sept - 24 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (334 reviews) "Beautiful spot on the beach. Ideal for a short stay in the Catlins." Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) ![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 Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £55 29 Sept - 30 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star beach hostel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews) "Lovely stay with wonderful friendly hosts" Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F09%2F2025&endDate=30%2F09%2F2025&selected=21430526&PinnedHotelID=21430526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) [See all 57 properties in The Catlins](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%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. ![Kaka Point Holiday House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47020000/47017700/47017617/61c92b12_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaka Point Holiday House Kaka Point, OTA Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tarata St Park ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews) Kaka point "Loved the wood burner so cosy, amazing to see up close the wildlife in the area, sea lions, seals. Birdlife amazing. Friendly locals. Wonderful views. Private and quiet excellent beds." Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Kaka-Point-Holiday-House.h47017617.Hotel-Information) ![Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95043900/95043862/w1816h3342x0y0-d5e09bfd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation 26 Esplanade, Kaka Point, Otago Stay at this apartment in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Kaka Point Beach and Recreational Reserve ... "Amazing views at the property. Wonderful place to stay. Truly bliss!" Reviewed on 6 Nov 2024 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Kaka-Point-Luxury-Spa-Accommodation.h95043862.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! (29 reviews) Relaxing break at the beach "We had a fantastic time here. Lovely clean house and a wonderful location to explore the beach, rock pools, playground and local cafe. We loved our time so much we plan to come back in the near future." Reviewed on 11 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Serene-On-Marine.h91746930.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. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Nugget-Point-Lighthouse-Ahuriri-Flat.d6113118.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) ![Curio Bay Petrified Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/049322a3abbf39c55840183f5e144e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Curio Bay Petrified Forest 5/5(6 reviews) 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) ![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) ![Cannibal Bay Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181515-Kaka-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cannibal Bay Beach Cross rolling fields and dense macrocarpa forest to reach this isolated bay, home to hollow waves and a colony of sea lions. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cannibal-Bay-Beach-Otago.d6113120.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) ## 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kaka-Point.dx6196345) ![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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Catlins-Forest-Park.dx6353156) ![Photo by chickbill](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/049322a3abbf39c55840183f5e144e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Curio Bay [](https://expedia.co.uk/Curio-Bay.dx6353228) ![Photo by Tawfeeq Zain Al-Aberdeen](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/db90e6222041e6a90d856b17d6debfc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Papatowai [](https://expedia.co.uk/Papatowai.dx3000389702) - 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) - [Cannibal Bay Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Cannibal-Bay-Beach-Otago.d6113120.Attraction) - [Cathedral Caves](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Caves-Chaslands.d6113128.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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