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 --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Porpoise Bay Beach Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/520000/519300/519244/ec74b884_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Lomond Lodge Motel & Apartments Queenstown City Centre CA $2,721 per person May 12 - May 17 found 21 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Queenstown (ZQN) 9/10 Wonderful! (576 reviews) Amazing view (room 11). Staff were excellent and helpful, room was clean and had everything you need. Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 ![The Spire Hotel Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1210000/1202400/1202366/326b92c3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Spire Hotel Queenstown Queenstown City Centre CA $4,327 per person May 12 - May 17 found 21 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Queenstown (ZQN) 9.8/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews) One of the best hotels in New Zealand. I would give it seven stars. Staff was very accommodating and helpful. Room was spacious and very luxurious. La carte breakfast was excellent. Mini bar was well stocked. It felt like home away from home. Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 ![The Carlin Boutique Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71540000/71533000/71532915/cd2fe048_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Carlin Boutique Hotel Queenstown City Centre CA $4,505 per person May 12 - May 17 found 21 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Vancouver (YVR) to Queenstown (ZQN) 9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews) Lovely views and great staff Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 ### 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 4/5(1 review) 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 5/5(1 review) 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 4/5(2 reviews) 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 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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 5/5(1 review) 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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