Title: Visit The Catlins: Best of The Catlins Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in The Catlins](https://expedia.ca/The-Catlins-Hotels.d864801938735390720.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in The Catlins](https://expedia.ca/The-Catlins-Vacation-Rentals.d864801938735390720.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to The Catlins](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-The-Catlins.d864801938735390720.Travel-Guide-Flights)[The Catlins Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-The-Catlins.d864801938735390720.Car-Rental-Guide)[The Catlins Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/The-Catlins.d864801938735390720.Destination-Travel-Guides) # The Catlins ## Travel Guide ![Kaka Point showing a bay or harbour, a beach and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180793-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaka Point featuring a beach, rocky coastline and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181513-Kaka-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kaka Point which includes tranquil scenes, a sandy beach and a bay or harbour](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181522-Kaka-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matai Falls featuring a pond and a waterfall](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180800-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Catlins](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180801-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Catlins Things to do - The Catlins Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in The Catlins ![The Kaka Point Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/2b9498f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Kaka Point Motels 24 Rata Street Kaka Point CA $116 CA $135 total Jan 12 - Jan 13 includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Beach are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (267 reviews) Everything was amazing! The people, the views, the marshmallow comfy bed! Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F01%2F2026&endDate=13%2F01%2F2026&selected=9679525&PinnedHotelID=9679525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) ![Curio Bay Salt House Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/bf518c87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel 517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay Fully refundable CA $152 CA $175 total Jan 27 - Jan 28 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews) Very pleasant staff. Lovely breakfast and gorgeous views from the room ( for 2 days we could see a lot of dolphins from the terrace or our room) Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) ![Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16040000/16038500/16038481/ff4f4585_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park 324 Newhaven Rd New Haven Otago Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $79 CA $92 total Jan 27 - Jan 28 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach holiday park in New Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole ... 9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews) Intimate, clean and friendly. Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F01%2F2026&endDate=28%2F01%2F2026&selected=16038481&PinnedHotelID=16038481&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=864801938735390720) [See all 56 properties in The Catlins](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F01%2F2026&endDate=09%2F01%2F2026®ionId=864801938735390720) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Kākā Point Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31749900/31749871/a4b0e4fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kākā Point Beach House Kaka Point South Otago Stay at this vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews) Great little house and town. Enjoyed our stay here. House has everything you could need, plus has great water pressure in the shower! Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Kaka-Point-Beach-House.h31749871.Hotel-Information) ![Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/7dde5477_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins Papatowai Otago Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) A lovely cabin beautifully appointed with everything one needs. Very praceful and relaxing. I wish we had more time there. Only downside is the lack of a store nearby for groceries. Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Papatowai-Hotels-Tram-Track-Retreat-Accommodation-In-Papatowai.h110985000.Hotel-Information) ![Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/38000000/37993800/37993701/4e6d39db_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage Papatowai Otago Stay at this cottage in Papatowai. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (10 reviews) Warm and amenties suited our needs. 2 double rooms. A great garden to get out of the wind and have drinks in the afternoon. Close to village and beach. Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Papatowai-Hotels-Surfinn-Eco-Cottage-Papatowai-Cottage.h37993701.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in The Catlins](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=864801938735390720&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check The Catlins hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08)[Jan 7 - Jan 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=2026-01-07&endDate=2026-01-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09)[Jan 8 - Jan 9](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=2026-01-08&endDate=2026-01-09) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026)[Jan 9 - Jan 11](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=09%2F01%2F2026&endDate=11%2F01%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026)[Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=864801938735390720&startDate=16%2F01%2F2026&endDate=18%2F01%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Nugget Point Lighthouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180985-Otago.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Nugget-Point-Lighthouse-Ahuriri-Flat.d6113118.Vacation-Attraction) ![Curio Bay Petrified Forest](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/049322a3abbf39c55840183f5e144e49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Petrified-Forest-Curio-Bay.d6113134.Vacation-Attraction) ![Owaka featuring a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and surf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181534-Owaka.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) ![McLean Falls which includes a river or creek, forests and a cascade](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180796-South-Island.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) ![Purakaunui Falls featuring a cascade, forest scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180798-South-Island.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) ![Kaka Point featuring forest scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/182000/182318-Kaka-Point-Scenic-Reserve.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Scenic-Reserve-Kaka-Point.d553248635146369083.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near The Catlins ![Nugget Point Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse, a bay or harbour and rocky coastline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181527-Kaka-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kaka Point ![Purakaunui Falls featuring a cascade, forest scenes and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/180000/180798-South-Island.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Owaka ![Photo by Andy Yee](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/974fbbe40989c27a7e1095fe7823ffd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chaslands ![Owaka featuring a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and surf](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181534-Owaka.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hinahina - Cities near The Catlins [Kaka Point](https://expedia.ca/Kaka-Point.dx6196345)[Owaka](https://expedia.ca/Owaka.dx6196349)[Chaslands](https://expedia.ca/Chaslands.dx6344459)[Hinahina](https://expedia.ca/Hinahina.dx6353151)[Purakauiti](https://expedia.ca/Purakauiti.dx692484425154756608)[Haldane](https://expedia.ca/Haldane.dx692486263454527488) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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