The Catlins
Travel Guide
Visit The Catlins
The Kaka Point Motels
Very friendly host. Great location with fabulous views of the sea. Saw wonderful sunrise
Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026
Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Great location, right on the beach with easy access into the surf! Only a short stay, but perfectly adequate facilities - and even managed to spot a few Hector’s dolphins cruising in the waves as we were checking out!
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
All went well ,nice place to stay .
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
All went well ,nice place to stay .
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Kākā Point Beach House
Very comfortable and cosy crib; we enjoyed our short stay, thank you ☺️
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026
Kaka Point Holiday House
Nice home. Great location
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
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.
Purakaunui Falls
Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.
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.
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.
Kaka Point Scenic Reserve
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.
