Title: Visit Catlins Forest Park: 2026 Travel Guide for Catlins Forest Park, Otago | Expedia.com [Hotels in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.com/Catlins-Forest-Park-Hotels.d6353156.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.com/Catlins-Forest-Park-Vacation-Rentals.d6353156.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Catlins-Forest-Park.d6353156.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Catlins-Forest-Park.d6353156.Car-Rental-Guide)[Catlins Forest Park Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Catlins-Forest-Park.d6353156.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Catlins Forest Park ## Travel Guide ![Catlins Forest Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353156/4fce31ce-a8ce-451e-a2fa-b915de4cb351.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Catlins Forest Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353156/5ddd2ccb-9216-4304-a466-a7d7721320da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Catlins Forest Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353156/3662b50b-1336-4abf-b756-880c1f45ea71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Catlins Forest Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353156/1cbc15b2-f2b6-4115-ab9d-1591ccc8c4b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Catlins Forest Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353156/8d55306b-63b2-44cb-b83d-42a334509883.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Catlins Forest Park Things to do - Catlins Forest Park Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Catlins Forest Park ![Curio Bay Salt House Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549500/19549489/94f04a9f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Curio Bay Salt House Motel 517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay $103 nightly $120 total Apr 8 - Apr 9 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! (367 reviews) Beautiful location, large comfortable apartment Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F8%2F2026&endDate=4%2F9%2F2026&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353156) ![Croydon Lodge Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1410000/1403900/1403880/81a36e0a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Croydon Lodge Hotel 100 Waimea Street Croydon $91 nightly $106 total Mar 31 - Apr 1 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 ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (258 reviews) Lovely room. Quiet and comfortable. Ample parking Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F31%2F2026&endDate=4%2F1%2F2026&selected=1403880&PinnedHotelID=1403880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353156) ![The Kaka Point Motels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9680000/9679600/9679525/80737096_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Kaka Point Motels 24 Rata Street Kaka Point Fully refundable $85 nightly $99 total Apr 19 - Apr 20 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 ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (285 reviews) Fa Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F19%2F2026&endDate=4%2F20%2F2026&selected=9679525&PinnedHotelID=9679525&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353156) [See all 62 properties in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F29%2F2026&endDate=3%2F30%2F2026®ionId=6353156) 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. ![Kākā Point Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31750000/31749900/31749871/a4b0e4fa_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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! (224 reviews) The initial listing did not note that sheets and towels were not provided, this was a little challenging for international travellers. Otherwise a great location for exploring the Caitlin’s. Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Kaka-Point-Beach-House.h31749871.Hotel-Information) ![Serene on Marine, Kaka Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91750000/91747000/91746930/35100110_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 ... 10/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews) Handy to beach and very quiet. Comfortable bed. Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Serene-On-Marine.h91746930.Hotel-Information) ![Kaka Point Holiday House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47020000/47017700/47017617/8c46553f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kaka Point Holiday House Kaka Point OTA Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tarata ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews) A lovely 2 night stay at Kaka point. The house had everting that we needed. We had one chilly night but we enjoyed lighting the fire. Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Kaka-Point-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h47017617.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Catlins Forest Park](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6353156&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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