Title: Visit Waikaka Valley: 2026 Travel Guide for Waikaka Valley, Southland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Waikaka Valley](https://expedia.com/Waikaka-Valley-Hotels.d692485405702582272.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Waikaka Valley](https://expedia.com/Waikaka-Valley-Vacation-Rentals.d692485405702582272.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Waikaka Valley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Waikaka-Valley.d692485405702582272.Car-Rental-Guide)[Waikaka Valley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Waikaka-Valley.d692485405702582272.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Waikaka Valley ## Travel Guide ## Visit Waikaka Valley ![](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. 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(146 reviews) Spotlessly clean and friendly people Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F23%2F2026&endDate=3%2F24%2F2026&selected=9624499&PinnedHotelID=9624499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=692485405702582272) [See all 13 properties in Waikaka Valley](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026®ionId=692485405702582272) 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. ![WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37914700/37914602/eacc1ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### WARM & MODERN ART DECO HOME Gore Mataura Stay at this vacation home in Mataura. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attraction Gore Racecourse is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews) Lovely art deco home. 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