Catlins Forest Park

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Upper McLean Falls; the reward at the end of the short walk through the rain forest in the Catlins on the south island of New Zealand. #nature
The incredible McLean Falls in The Catlins, New Zealand. If you're feeling adventurous you can even climb to the top of the falls and stand on the edge 😮
This is McLean Falls and it's located in the Catlins, one of the most beautiful areas in New Zealand. Mclean Falls is the tallest and perhaps the most spectacular waterfall in this region and officially reaches 22 metres in height, but this just refers to the main drop of the falls from the very top to where it meets its first water pool, it then descends for many more metres over a series of terraces. #green
McLeans Falls (lower) is always worth the walk when exploring the Catlins in New Zealand’s South Island. #waterfall #rainforest
Beautiful forest walk (30-40min return) resulted in this magnificent view. The best waterfall in the Catlin's National Park in my opinion and a must-do if you're in the area!
Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay
The price is €111 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
€111
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (366 reviews)
Shall be perfect with shear curtains, only black outs available

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Croydon Lodge Hotel

Croydon Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Waimea Street Croydon
The price is €96 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
€96
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Croydon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hokonui Pioneer village and Museum ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
Friendly staff, safe parking, beautiful park and garden setting

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

Croydon Lodge Hotel
The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

4 out of 5
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
The price is €91 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
€91
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (284 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Kaka Point Motels
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Kākā Point Beach House

Kākā Point Beach House

Kaka Point South Otago
Stay at this holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
The initial listing did not note that sheets and towels were not provided, this was a little challenging for international travellers. Otherwise a great location for exploring the Caitlin’s.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Kākā Point Beach House
Serene on Marine, Kaka Point

Serene on Marine, Kaka Point

Kaka Point Otago
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point ...
10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Handy to beach and very quiet. Comfortable bed.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Serene on Marine, Kaka Point
Kaka Point Holiday House

Kaka Point Holiday House

Kaka Point OTA
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Kaka Point. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tarata St Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
A lovely 2 night stay at Kaka point. The house had everting that we needed. We had one chilly night but we enjoyed lighting the fire.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Kaka Point Holiday House
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Popular places to visit

McLean Falls showing a waterfall, a river or creek and forest scenes

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.

McLean Falls
Purakaunui Falls showing forest scenes, a river or creek and a waterfall

Owaka

The petrified forest at Curio Bay. It's just a small town with one attraction. Here you can see the forest at low tide. In the evening you can spot some yellow eyed penguins. There is also a very nice beach.

Curio Bay

Florence Hill Lookout at Tautuku Bay on the Chasland Highway, near the Catlins Forest Part

Papatowai