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A balcony with wicker furniture overlooking a beach.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the beach through a sliding glass door.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the ocean and hills.

A modern two-story house with a flat roof, large windows, and a satellite dish.

1. Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay

Tomas

CA $147

CA $170 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a beach with the ocean and a distant island.

A beach view through a natural rock archway.

A modern living room with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a view of the outdoors.

A compact kitchen with a view of the sea, a small trash bin, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

2. The Kaka Point Motels

Kaka Point

Bob

CA $119

CA $138 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and various flowering plants.

A well-maintained garden with various plants and a wooden fence.

A modern kitchen with a large window, built-in cabinets, and a small island with a painting.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a window with a view of the outdoors.

3. Waikawa House

Waikawa

Tonia

CA $136

CA $157 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A sandy beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a hilly landscape in the background.

A campground with two blue cabins, picnic tables, and a chessboard set up in the middle.

A two-story building with a sign indicating an office.

A compact room with a wooden dining table, a single chair, a small kitchenette with a microwave, and a separate bathroom.

4. Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

New Haven

Brian

CA $79

CA $92 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A cylindrical wooden pod with a sloped roof, a small porch, and a seating area with a bench and a chair.

A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed, a chair, a television, and a large window with curtains.

A brick house with a red roof, a front porch, and a well-maintained garden with flowers and a lawn.

A garden with a variety of plants and a grassy path.

5. The Fern & Thistle Boutique Accommodation - Drinks, Hotpool, Sauna

Benhar

Charity

CA $115

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a carpeted floor.

A row of two-story buildings with balconies, a driveway, and outdoor seating areas.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a kettle, and a small refrigerator.

A modern room with a dark sofa, a small table with a remote control, and a painting of a landscape on the wall.

6. Charlies Motor Lodge

Balclutha

LISA

CA $100

CA $115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A building with a covered walkway, potted plants, and a clear sky.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a towel rack.

A compact kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave, and a window above the sink.

A motel with a parking lot and a building with a flat roof.

7. St John's Court Motel

Milton

PIlar

CA $142

CA $164 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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A coastal landscape with a lighthouse on a green hill, a winding path, and rocky outcrops in the sea.

Nugget Point Lighthouse

9.8/10 (75 reviews)

Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.

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A dense forest with lush green ferns and tall trees.

Kaka Point Scenic Reserve

9.0/10 (26 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kaka Point Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Kaka Point. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

McLean Falls

9.6/10 (81 reviews)

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.

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A small, green island surrounded by turquoise ocean waves.

Jack's Blowhole

8.6/10 (22 reviews)

See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.

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A waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks surrounded by lush green ferns and trees.

Purakaunui Falls

9.6/10 (62 reviews)

Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.

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Curio Bay Petrified Forest

9.0/10 (95 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.

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Venture to sights like McLean Falls and Curio Bay Beach as you discover The Catlins.

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A coastal landscape with large boulders and a clear blue sky.

Top The Catlins Hotel Reviews

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

8/10 Good

"Ray was an absolute legend of a host. Kind and thoughtful. The space has everything you need. Please read the full description as it does have a unique layout. Also note that there is no spa pool/jet tub as mentioned by some of the listing companies!"

Private seaside couples hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"Such a wee gem!! Everything we needed. Absolutely lovely setting. Cosy & warm. Really loved the outdoor area. Beach so close, the dogs had such a great time everyday. Had a wonderful relaxing long weekend."