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 Fully refundable CA $111 CA $129 total Dec 7 - Dec 8 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star 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! (257 reviews) Clean, tidy and comfortable. Even had a visit from an orange cat that wanted pats Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F12%2F2025&endDate=08%2F12%2F2025&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 CA $152 CA $175 total Nov 19 - Nov 20 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! (340 reviews) Great kitchen, clean, amazing view and grounds. Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F11%2F2025&endDate=20%2F11%2F2025&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, Surat Bay, The Catlins, New Haven, Otago CA $78 CA $90 total Nov 18 - Nov 19 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star 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! (111 reviews) Loved the serenity. Proprietors were awesome, too! Lovely people to deal with! Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F11%2F2025&endDate=19%2F11%2F2025&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=18%2F11%2F2025&endDate=19%2F11%2F2025®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. ![Kaka Point Holiday House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47020000/47017700/47017617/61c92b12_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaka Point Holiday House Kaka Point OTA Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tarata ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews) Had unfortunate weather event with no power or water. The host contacted local people who provided us with water and a little gas cooker. There was also a fire which provided some light and warmth. Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h47017617.Hotel-Information) ![Serene on Marine, Kaka Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91750000/91747000/91746930/b0822af9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Serene on Marine, Kaka Point Kaka Point Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews) Relaxing break at the beach We had a fantastic time here. Lovely clean house and a wonderful location to explore the beach, rock pools, playground and local cafe. We loved our time so much we plan to come back in the near future. Reviewed on May 11, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Serene-On-Marine.h91746930.Hotel-Information) ![Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28070000/28067800/28067716/fc2e950d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway Kaka Point Stay at this vacation home in Ahuriri Flat. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Willsher Bay Domain Reserve and Recreational ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (130 reviews) The best bach we have stayed in. Spotlessly clean, stylishly furnished and comfortable, and well equipped with appliances that are easy to use. Stunning location in a pretty and private garden, less than 5 minutes walk to the beach. We enjoyed watching Netflix in the evening. Excellent communication ... 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[](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 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Curio-Bay-Petrified-Forest-Curio-Bay.d6113134.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 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) ![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 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) ![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) ![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. 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