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
Croydon Lodge Hotel

Croydon Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
100 Waimea Street Croydon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$97 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$112 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
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! (250 reviews)
Room was great, loved the elevator for your luggage. Staff was exceptional. My husband said he would stay again so another trip Gore in the future.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Croydon Lodge Hotel
The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

4 out of 5
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
$91 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
$106 total
Feb 18 - Feb 19
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! (279 reviews)
Clean, comfortable

Reviewed on Feb 4, 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 Feb 24 to Feb 25
$131 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
Total with taxes and fees
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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Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway

Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway

Kaka Point Kaka Point
Stay at this vacation home in Ahuriri Flat. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Willsher Bay Domain Reserve and Recreational ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
A lovely holiday home in a peaceful setting. Highly recommend for couples.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

Private Bush Shrouded Seaside Hideaway
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
3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins

3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins

2 out of 5
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! (1 review)
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

3-Bedroom Family Cottage with Stunning Rural Views in The Catlins
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Popular places to visit

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

McLean Falls

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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