Papatowai Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Florence Hill Lookout at Tautuku Bay on the Chasland Highway, near the Catlins Forest Part
Florence Hill Lookout at Tautuku Bay on the Chasland Highway, near the Catlins Forest Part
In the "town" of Papatowai in the Catlins, there are few quirky spots like the Lost Gypsy Gallery (closed in winter) and beautiful easy walks along the beach at the end of town. A great place for a quick pitstop.
The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

4 out of 5
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,918 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿2,918
฿3,356 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (282 reviews)
Very friendly host. Great location with fabulous views of the sea. Saw wonderful sunrise

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

The Kaka Point Motels
Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay
The price is ฿4,031 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿4,031
฿4,636 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach guesthouse in Curio Bay. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Curio Bay Beach and Curio Bay Petrified Forest ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (361 reviews)
Great location, right on the beach with easy access into the surf! Only a short stay, but perfectly adequate facilities - and even managed to spot a few Hector’s dolphins cruising in the waves as we were checking out!

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Curio Bay Salt House Motel
Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel

Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel

3 out of 5
19 Surat Bay Road New Haven South Otago
The price is ฿2,156 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿2,156
฿2,480 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hostel in New Haven. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cannibal Bay Beach and Jack's Blowhole are located ...
8.8/10 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 4 Feb 2026

Surat Bay Lodge & Backpackers Hostel
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.
Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation

2 out of 5
26 Esplanade Kaka Point Otago
Stay at this apartment in Kaka Point. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Kaka Point Beach and Recreational Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Comfortable chairs with a view! Modern and clean.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation
Catlins Lake Sanctuary

Catlins Lake Sanctuary

3.5 out of 5
193 Hina Hina Road Owaka
Stay at this beach holiday home in Owaka. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Teapot World and Catlins Lake are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Great base camp for exploring the Catlins
This was a great base camp for exploring the Catlins. Beds were clean and comfortable, although I felt I had to wipe down the kitchen before using it. The property was amazing! Beautiful views of the estuary, a peaceful place to walk in the mornings, and good view of stars at night.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2020

Catlins Lake Sanctuary
Pounawea Waterfront Motels

Pounawea Waterfront Motels

3.5 out of 5
43 Park Lane Owaka
Stay at this apartment in Owaka. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Jack's Blowhole and Teapot World are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Loved the view, how quiet it is but close to Owaka with its cafes and 4 square, also how central it was for attractions.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2022

Pounawea Waterfront Motels
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.