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
View was magnificent
Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026
Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
We really enjoyed our stay in Kaka Point. The home was spacious and comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen. It was a little inconvenient not having tap water to drink but we made do. The area is beautiful and convenient for exploring this part of the Catlins.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
We really enjoyed our stay in Kaka Point. The home was spacious and comfortable with a well-equipped kitchen. It was a little inconvenient not having tap water to drink but we made do. The area is beautiful and convenient for exploring this part of the Catlins.
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Kākā Point Beach House
The house was in a lovely, quiet area. The house was clean and had everything needed at a reasonable price.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway
Great cozy little space. My brother and I spent a couple of very relaxing 2 days there. Everything was very well organized and super clean. Would definitely recommend
Reviewed on Jan 27, 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.
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.
Purakaunui Falls
Visit the Catlins’ most famous waterfalls to see why it has adorned postcards and postage stamps for decades.
Jack's Blowhole
See the powerful natural feature named after a Māori chief by following a short trail on a private sheep farm.
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.
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.
