Title: Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/7dde5477.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/63405d8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/ffca15a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/4e66c774.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110990000/110985000/110985000/ac6df991.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins provides everything you need. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins Get away from the hustle and bustle at the tranquil Tram Track Retreat nestled in the heart of the Catlins, one of the most scenic areas of New Zealand. Stroll in native bush along the many tracks or along the beaches around Papatowai. Venture to find the old tram-tracks in the native bush behind the cabin that lead towards the town. Complete with views of native forest, sea, and farm animals you'll be able to relax and unwind with a glass of wine or a good book in the private court yard. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 55 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet) Note from host: Pets need approval from host. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: 13 $15 a night ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-46.55269,169.46945&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dmb%7BGaoji_%40%3FU%3FW%40U%3FW%40U%40W%3FUBW%40S%40U%40WBUBUBWBUBSBUBUDSDYBSDSDSDSDUFUDQFUFUDQHSFSFOFUHQFSHQFQHQHOJQHQHMHSJOHMJOJMJOJOJMJOJKJOLKJKLKLKJKLKLKLILKLILGLILGNILILGLENELINELENENALGNENANALCNCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40LBNBN%40N%40LDNFN%40LDNDLDNHLDNDLFLHLHNFLHLFLHLJLHJJLJLJLJJJLJJJJNJJLNJLJNHNLLHNJLHNJRHLHPHPHNHPHPFPHRHPFTFNFRFRFPFTDTFPDTFTDRDRBRDRDXBRDTBTBRBTBVBT%40T%40VBT%40R%40V%40T%40V%3FT%40V%3FT%3FV%3FT%3FR%3FX%3FRAV%3FTAVATAVATCTAVARCTCXCRCTCTERCTEVETCPETERGTETGPETGRGPGTGPGPGTIPIRGNIRIPILIRIPILKRILKNILMNINKLKNMLKLKLKJMJKLMJMJMJKJMHMJMFMHMFOHMFMHMHODMDOFMDOFMDO%40ODMDOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOEMEOAOEMGOEMGOEMEMIMIOGMIMGMIMGMKMIMKMKKKMKMMKKMKKMKMKMKOKMKOKOKMIOKMISIMIQKSIMIQGSIOGSIQGUGQGQIUEQGSGUEQGUEUESEUEQCUEWEUCSCUCUCSCYCUCSAWAUAUCW%3FUAWAU%3FWAS%3FY%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h6Vu1MmdFxe3LGfmRQQa_S58fLo=) Papatowai, Otago #### What's nearby - Matai Falls - 7 min drive - 9.4 km - Catlins Lake - 17 min drive - 24.4 km - Purakaunui Falls - 21 min drive - 20.2 km - McLean Falls - 22 min drive - 18.7 km - Nugget Point Lighthouse - 60 min drive - 57.9 km #### Getting around - Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.) - 101 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Peake's Kitchen - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Little Rocket - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins? > As of Sept 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins on Sept 17, 2025 start from CA $111.01, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Papatowai-Hotels-Tram-Track-Retreat-Accommodation-In-Papatowai.h110985000.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins located? > Situated in Papatowai, this cabin is 5 mi (8 km) from Matai Falls and within 12 mi (20 km) of Purakaunui Falls and Catlins Lake. Teapot World and Jack's Blowhole are also within 20 mi (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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