Catlins Forest Park

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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
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
The incredible McLean Falls in The Catlins, New Zealand. If you're feeling adventurous you can even climb to the top of the falls and stand on the edge 😮
This is McLean Falls and it's located in the Catlins, one of the most beautiful areas in New Zealand. Mclean Falls is the tallest and perhaps the most spectacular waterfall in this region and officially reaches 22 metres in height, but this just refers to the main drop of the falls from the very top to where it meets its first water pool, it then descends for many more metres over a series of terraces. #green
McLeans Falls (lower) is always worth the walk when exploring the Catlins in New Zealand’s South Island. #waterfall #rainforest
Croydon Lodge Hotel

Croydon Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Waimea Street Croydon
The price is HK$726 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$726
HK$840 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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! (249 reviews)
Perfect accessible room for a wheelchair

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Croydon Lodge Hotel
The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

4 out of 5
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
The price is HK$692 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$692
HK$803 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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! (274 reviews)
Great place to stay, staff very helpful and hotel was very clean

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

The Kaka Point Motels
Riverlea Motel

Riverlea Motel

3 out of 5
46 Hokonui Drive Gore
The price is HK$751 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
HK$751
HK$873 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gore Historical Museum and Hokonui Moonshine Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
Very modern, clean, ideal temperature lovely bathroom a premium motel short walk to everything with plenty of space. I'd go to Gore just for a meal out in town and a night here.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Riverlea Motel
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Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway

Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway

Kaka Point Kaka Point
Stay at this holiday home in Ahuriri Flat. 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

Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway
Kākā Point Beach House

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! (151 reviews)
House in a fabulous location and clean and tidy

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Kākā Point Beach House
Serene on Marine, Kaka Point

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! (32 reviews)
Location and great views from the kitchen/lounge.Spacious open plan kitchen living room. Kitchen had all the amenities with spacious fridge

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
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Popular places to visit

McLean Falls featuring forests, a river or creek and a cascade

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.

McLean Falls
Purakaunui Falls showing forests, a river or creek and a cascade

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Florence Hill Lookout at Tautuku Bay on the Chasland Highway, near the Catlins Forest Part

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