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Hector’s dolphins swimming in the surf!
Curio Bay
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Curio Bay Salt House Motel
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay
Fully refundable
The price is €112 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
€112
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (360 reviews)
Comfortable accommodation and view.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
RD2 Owaka Otago
The price is €102 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€102
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
The property was just lovely. Yard and gardens were immaculate and Ray was very nice and pleasant to deal with. It was fine for one nice, but very dated and rather inconvenient to have the bedroom, fridge and "kitchen" & bathroom in 3 separate rooms-you had to go outside to go between them. A moderate ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Waikawa House
14 Lisburn street Waikawa southland
The price is €112 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
€112
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Waikawa. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
This property was much more than we expected. So lovely to have this much space.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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.
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
RD2 Owaka Otago
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
The property was just lovely. Yard and gardens were immaculate and Ray was very nice and pleasant to deal with. It was fine for one nice, but very dated and rather inconvenient to have the bedroom, fridge and "kitchen" & bathroom in 3 separate rooms-you had to go outside to go between them. A moderate ...
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins
Tahakopa Otago
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy patios and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
Very friendly host and well maintained property
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2025
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins
Papatowai Otago
Stay at this cabin in Papatowai. Popular attractions Matai Falls and Purakaunui Falls are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
An absolutely delightful cabin with relaxing views and great location for exploring the Catlins. We recharged after a busy Xmas and had the lovely quiet New Year at Tram Track Retreat was perfect!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
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.
Popular places to visit
Curio Bay Petrified Forest
5/5(6 reviews)
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.
Things to do
Invercargill to Dunedin via the Catlins Small Group 1 Way Tour
€125
per adult
Reviews of Curio Bay
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5/5 - Excellent
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Watching the dolphins surfing from our veranda was something we won’t forget
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveller
We saw the yellow eyed penguins in the evening, swam and surfed with dolphins, walked on the beautiful beaches, enjoyed visiting the petrified forest
