The Catlins
Travel Guide
Visit The Catlins
The Kaka Point Motels
Clean, tidy and comfortable. Even had a visit from an orange cat that wanted pats
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Awesome location and unit. Very helpful manager. Wonderful long sandy beach. Excellent bedfing
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Loved the serenity. Proprietors were awesome, too! Lovely people to deal with!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025
Kaka Point Holiday House
Had unfortunate weather event with no power or water. The host contacted local people who provided us with water and a little gas cooker. There was also a fire which provided some light and warmth.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway
The best bach we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean, stylishly furnished and comfortable, and well equipped with appliances that are easy to use. Stunning location in a pretty and private garden, less than 5 minutes walk to the beach. We enjoyed watching Netflix in the evening. Excellent communication ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
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
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Jack's Blowhole
See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.
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.
Purakaunui Falls
Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.
