Title: Visit Chaslands: 2026 Travel Guide for Chaslands, Otago | Expedia.com [Hotels in Chaslands](https://expedia.com/Chaslands-Hotels.d6344459.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Chaslands](https://expedia.com/Chaslands-Vacation-Rentals.d6344459.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Chaslands](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Chaslands.d6344459.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Chaslands](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Chaslands.d6344459.Car-Rental-Guide)[Chaslands Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Chaslands.d6344459.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Chaslands ## Travel Guide ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344459/df8c08cb-ffd4-44e8-99ed-8ffea1d345eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6344459/df8c08cb-ffd4-44e8-99ed-8ffea1d345eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Chaslands Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6344459) - Chaslands Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Chaslands ![Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9850000/9848400/9848335/8e17a710_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort Rewcastle Road, 9 Chaslands Otago Stay at this resort in Chaslands. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Cathedral Caves are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F4%2F2026&endDate=3%2F5%2F2026&selected=9848335&PinnedHotelID=9848335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344459) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F4%2F2026&endDate=3%2F5%2F2026&selected=9848335&PinnedHotelID=9848335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344459) ![Curio Bay Salt House Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/bf518c87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel 517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay $112 nightly $130 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (360 reviews) Comfortable accommodation and view. Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344459) ![Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21440000/21430600/21430526/bafb93b9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel 19 Surat Bay Road New Haven South Otago $69 nightly $80 total Feb 20 - Feb 21 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this beach hostel in New Haven. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (56 reviews) Esther and the rest of the staff are incredibly kind and welcoming - I feel so lucky to have stayed here during my visit to the Catlins region. There are also plenty of sea lions just a short walk away that you can observe from a distance! Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F21%2F2026&selected=21430526&PinnedHotelID=21430526&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6344459) [See all 36 properties in Chaslands](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F19%2F2026&endDate=2%2F20%2F2026®ionId=6344459) 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. ![3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119453100/119453049/9ec52706_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins Owaka Stay at this vacation home in Owaka. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) We are grateful for the opportunity to stay in the house, it was cosy and warm, as per the description as well as being in a prime location to visit the the catlins. We couldn’t hope for any better.Thanks again. Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Owaka-Hotels-Catlins-Country-Cottage.h119453049.Hotel-Information) ![Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90980000/90972900/90972876/39871f3a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins RD2 Owaka Otago Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Feb 11, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tahakopa-Hotels-Cosy.h90972876.Hotel-Information) ![Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100880000/100871700/100871633/w1024h681x0y0-2981392e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tranquility Tiny House by Tiny Away Owaka Otago Stay at this vacation home in Owaka. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are located nearby. Tranquil setting Loved it managed well very peaceful stay just what we needed after Christmas Reviewed on Jan 1, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Owaka-Hotels-Tranquility-Tiny-House.h100871633.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Chaslands](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6344459&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) 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. ## Check Chaslands hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19)[Feb 18 - Feb 19](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20)[Feb 19 - Feb 20](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026)[Feb 20 - Feb 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2%2F20%2F2026&endDate=2%2F22%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6344459&startDate=2%2F27%2F2026&endDate=3%2F1%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Cathedral Caves Explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Caves, a lovely green space in Chaslands. Wander the forest and seaside while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Cathedral-Caves-Chaslands.d6113128.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near Chaslands ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353156/4fce31ce-a8ce-451e-a2fa-b915de4cb351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Catlins Forest Park ![Florence Hill Lookout at Tautuku Bay on the Chasland Highway, near the Catlins Forest Part](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000389702/a8bfb700-2f31-445e-9168-e24a2cac4282.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Papatowai ![Koropuku Falls is located in the western part of Catlins Conservation Park along the scenic Chaslands Highway. The track leading to the falls begins from the roadside and you wouldn't know it was there unless you were looking for it as its entrance is somewhat hidden among the trees. From the moment you step onto the track you're transported into another world. The track leads you through the lush green rainforest, following a tranquil stream and passing moss covered trees along the way until you reach an opening where this magical scene appears in front of you. Take me back! #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/692484767667912704/111d0caf-9179-4031-b576-f41403465795.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Progress Valley ## Explore a world of travel with Expedia - Lodging - Flights - Packages - Cars - Vacation Rentals - [Hotels near McLean Falls ](https://www.expedia.com/McLean-Falls-Hotels.0-l6113130-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) - [Papatowai Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Papatowai-Hotels.d3000389702.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Motels in Papatowai ](https://www.expedia.com/Papatowai-Motels.d3000389702-aaMotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Cottages in Papatowai ](https://www.expedia.com/Papatowai-Cottages.d3000389702-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) - [Caberfeidh Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Caberfeidh-Hotels.d6353154.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Puketiro Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Puketiro-Hotels.d692484737099067392.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - [Catlins Forest Park Hotels ](https://www.expedia.com/Catlins-Forest-Park-Hotels.d6353156.Travel-Guide-Hotels) - 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