Catlins Forest Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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
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
Croydon Lodge Hotel

Croydon Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Waimea Street Croydon
The price is 2.588.030 ₫ per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
2.588.030 ₫
2.976.235 ₫ total
19 Mar - 20 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)
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Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Croydon Lodge Hotel
The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

4 out of 5
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
Fully refundable
The price is 2.451.818 ₫ per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
2.451.818 ₫
2.819.591 ₫ total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (281 reviews)
Very friendly host. Great location with fabulous views of the sea. Saw wonderful sunrise

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Kaka Point Motels
Riverlea Motel

Riverlea Motel

3 out of 5
46 Hokonui Drive Gore
The price is 2.982.228 ₫ per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
2.982.228 ₫
3.429.562 ₫ total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Gore Historical Museum and Hokonui Moonshine Museum are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
Very modern, clean, ideal temperature lovely bathroom a premium motel short walk to everything with plenty of space. I'd go to Gore just for a meal out in town and a night here.

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Riverlea Motel
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Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

2 out of 5
26 Esplanade Kaka Point Otago
Stay at this apartment in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Kaka Point Beach and Recreational Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Comfortable chairs with a view! Modern and clean.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
Catlins Lake Sanctuary

Catlins Lake Sanctuary

3.5 out of 5
193 Hina Hina Road Owaka
Stay at this beach holiday home in Owaka. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are located ...
Great base camp for exploring the Catlins
This was a great base camp for exploring the Catlins. Beds were clean and comfortable, although I felt I had to wipe down the kitchen before using it. The property was amazing! Beautiful views of the estuary, a peaceful place to walk in the mornings, and good view of stars at night.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2020

Catlins Lake Sanctuary
Pounawea Waterfront Motels

Pounawea Waterfront Motels

3.5 out of 5
43 Park Lane Owaka
Stay at this apartment in Owaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Jack's Blowhole and Teapot World are ...
Loved the view, how quiet it is but close to Owaka with its cafes and 4 square, also how central it was for attractions.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2022

Pounawea Waterfront Motels
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Popular places to visit

McLean Falls showing forests, a river or creek and a cascade

McLean Falls

Explore the great outdoors at McLean Falls, a lovely green space in Catlins Forest Park. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's waterfalls.

McLean Falls

Cities near Catlins Forest Park

Purakaunui Falls featuring forest scenes, a cascade and a river or creek

Owaka

Matai Falls in the Catlins. Not too far off the road to get to a series of waterfalls. Take some filters for some water motion #TroveOn #nationalpark #traveltherenext #newzealand #catlins @traveltherenext

Chaslands

You can reach Waipapa point by following the dirt road to the end. It's a beautiful place with a lighthouse. The Hooker sea lions are chilling on the beach. There is quite a big parking lot with toilets, but otherwise no facilities.

Otara

Owaka which includes rocky coastline, a bay or harbour and surf

Hinahina