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 $110 CA $128 total Nov 1 - Nov 2 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! (254 reviews) "We had a lovely room with a view." Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F11%2F2025&endDate=02%2F11%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 $140 CA $164 total Oct 24 - Oct 25 includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star 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! (334 reviews) "Beautiful spot on the beach. Ideal for a short stay in the Catlins." Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F10%2F2025&endDate=25%2F10%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 $77 CA $90 total Oct 5 - Oct 6 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=05%2F10%2F2025&endDate=06%2F10%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=02%2F10%2F2025&endDate=03%2F10%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 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) Kaka point "Loved the wood burner so cosy, amazing to see up close the wildlife in the area, sea lions, seals. Birdlife amazing. Friendly locals. Wonderful views. Private and quiet excellent beds." Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h47017617.Hotel-Information) ![Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95043900/95043862/w1816h3342x0y0-d5e09bfd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation 26 Esplanade, Kaka Point, Otago Stay at this apartment in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Kaka Point Beach and Recreational Reserve ... "Amazing views at the property. Wonderful place to stay. Truly bliss!" Reviewed on Nov 6, 2024 [](https://expedia.ca/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Kaka-Point-Luxury-Spa-Accommodation.h95043862.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." 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[](https://expedia.ca/Nugget-Point-Lighthouse-Ahuriri-Flat.d6113118.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) ![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) ![Cannibal Bay Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/181000/181515-Kaka-Point.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Cannibal-Bay-Beach-Otago.d6113120.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. 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