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
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

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Croydon Lodge Hotel

Croydon Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Waimea Street Croydon
$97 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$112 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Croydon. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hokonui Pioneer village ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (252 reviews)
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Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Croydon Lodge Hotel
The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

4 out of 5
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
$92 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
$107 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Feb 12, 2026

The Kaka Point Motels
Riverlea Motel

Riverlea Motel

3 out of 5
46 Hokonui Drive Gore
$113 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
$131 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
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Stay at this motel in Gore. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Jan 22, 2026

Riverlea Motel
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Serene on Marine, Kaka Point

Serene on Marine, Kaka Point

Kaka Point Otago
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
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
Kākā Point Beach House

Kākā Point Beach House

Kaka Point South Otago
Stay at this vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
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

Kākā Point Beach House
Kaka Point Holiday House

Kaka Point Holiday House

Kaka Point OTA
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9.8/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Nice home. Great location

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Kaka Point Holiday House
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Popular places to visit

McLean Falls which includes a cascade, a river or creek and forests

McLean Falls

5/5(9 reviews)

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

Cities near Catlins Forest Park

The southern most part of the South Island. You must go and see!

Slope Point

Purakaunui Falls which includes a river or creek, forests and a cascade

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

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