Title: Visit Otara: 2026 Travel Guide for Otara, Southland | Expedia.com [Hotels in Otara](https://expedia.com/Otara-Hotels.d6353091.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Otara](https://expedia.com/Otara-Vacation-Rentals.d6353091.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Otara](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Otara.d6353091.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Otara](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Otara.d6353091.Car-Rental-Guide)[Otara Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Otara.d6353091.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Otara ## Travel Guide ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353091/f3a4909d-091c-4fa1-9d94-26eb440a1c4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353091/f3a4909d-091c-4fa1-9d94-26eb440a1c4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Waipapa Point ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353091/01057ab8-cf85-4288-915b-9bb6609e97a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Otara 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_6353091) - Otara Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Otara ![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 Fully refundable $115 nightly $133 total Mar 10 - Mar 11 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! (359 reviews) View was magnificent Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F10%2F2026&endDate=3%2F11%2F2026&selected=19549489&PinnedHotelID=19549489&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353091) ![Waikawa House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46970000/46965700/46965625/5f063b6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waikawa House 14 Lisburn street Waikawa southland $115 nightly $133 total Mar 2 - Mar 3 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this guesthouse in Waikawa. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews) This property was much more than we expected. So lovely to have this much space. Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F2%2F2026&endDate=3%2F3%2F2026&selected=46965625&PinnedHotelID=46965625&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353091) ![Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121810000/121802600/121802532/61959292_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crayfish Creek Farmstay - Rustic meets Coastal Charm & Stunning panoramic views. Tokanui Southland Region $254 nightly $287 total Feb 23 - Feb 24 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly farm stay in Tokanui. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a garden. 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Our family only stayed one night but it was lovely. Super comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen and a great view of the surrounding countryside. The breakfast supplies provided (fresh farm eggs, bread, homemade jams) were also great, especially as the location is somewhat remote. Definitely a great ... Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F23%2F2026&endDate=2%2F24%2F2026&selected=121802532&PinnedHotelID=121802532&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6353091) [See all 6 properties in Otara](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F14%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026®ionId=6353091) 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. ![Colonial Motel Invercargill](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/120000/115600/115565/3e291787_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Colonial Motel Invercargill 143 Mary Street Invercargill Southland Stay at this aparthotel in Invercargill. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (392 reviews) Very handy to Queens Park where I was taking part in a sporting event. Cooking facilities were very good. Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Invercargill-Hotels-Colonial-Motel-Invercargill.h115565.Hotel-Information) ![Milford Road Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118710000/118705600/118705590/4c0e71b8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Milford Road Apartments 194 Milford Road Te Anau Southland Stay at this aparthotel in Te Anau. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Popular attractions Fiordland Cinema and Luxmore Jet are located nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Te-Anau-Hotels-Milford-Road-Apartments.h118705590.Hotel-Information) ![La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59200000/59194900/59194834/069a4291_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown 16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,440 reviews) Really has the feel of a ski hotel even in summer. Modern hotel ( in a new district) with fair size rooms. Liked the laundry facilities but parking was an issue, as it's shared with a block of permanent residents. Quite far from the centre but close to the airport. Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Queenstown-Hotels-LQ-Queenstown.h59194834.Hotel-Information) [See all 2,091 properties in Southland](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6047987&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 Otara hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353091&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353091&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353091&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[Feb 14 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353091&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353091&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6353091&startDate=2%2F13%2F2026&endDate=2%2F15%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353091/f3a4909d-091c-4fa1-9d94-26eb440a1c4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waipapa Point Lighthouse 4.5/5(5 reviews) You can learn about the history of Otara with a trip to Waipapa Point Lighthouse. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area. 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