Title: Porpoise Bay Beach in Southland - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Porpoise Bay Beach Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Porpoise-Bay-Beach-Hotels.0-l6113132-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Southland](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Southland.d6047987.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Southland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Southland.d6047987.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Porpoise Bay Beach Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Porpoise-Bay-Beach.d6113132.Car-Rental-Guide)[Southland Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Southland.d6047987.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Porpoise Bay Beach Tours and Activities ## Visit Porpoise Bay Beach Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![McLean Falls which includes a river or creek, forests and a cascade](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113130/1d596548-86cf-4671-9f36-6b905bbcc297.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.ca/McLean-Falls-Catlins-Forest-Park.d6113130.Vacation-Attraction) ![You can reach Waipapa point by following the dirt road to the end. It's a beautiful place with a lighthouse. The Hooker sea lions are chilling on the beach. There is quite a big parking lot with toilets, but otherwise no facilities. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353091/f3a4909d-091c-4fa1-9d94-26eb440a1c4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waipapa Point Lighthouse You can learn about the history of Otara with a trip to Waipapa Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Waipapa-Point-Lighthouse-Otara.d6113140.Vacation-Attraction) ![Matai Falls showing a waterfall and forest scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113126/28fa8d6e-3fd3-43c4-acd1-6a5f82dbc860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Matai Falls Take a drive on the Southern Scenic Route to embark on a walk through regenerating forest that leads to two of the Catlins’ most photogenic falls. [](https://expedia.ca/Matai-Falls-Caberfeidh.d6113126.Vacation-Attraction) ![Purakaunui Falls featuring a cascade, forest scenes and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113124/a935c1c8-b9dd-46b5-a9d1-6a31eea2f92c.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.ca/Purakaunui-Falls-Purakaunui.d6113124.Vacation-Attraction) ![Owaka featuring a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and surf](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113122/a22a1db7-e84c-4ef4-9ac6-eaf0faca1048.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.ca/Jacks-Blowhole-Hinahina.d6113122.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. 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