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Waikawa House

Waikawa House

3.5 out of 5
14 Lisburn street Waikawa southland
The price is AU$191 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$191
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Waikawa, Waikawa House is within a 5-minute drive of Porpoise Bay Beach and Curio Bay Beach.
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Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd Curio Bay
The price is AU$191 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$191
27 Jan - 28 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Curio Bay Salt House Motel in Curio Bay, you'll be on the beach, just a 3-minute walk from Curio Bay Beach and 8 minutes by foot from Curio Bay ...
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Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Papatowai Otago
The price is AU$186 per night from 9 Jan to 10 Jan
AU$186
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Papatowai, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Matai Falls and Catlins Lake.
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Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Papatowai Otago
When you stay at this cottage in Papatowai, you'll be near the beach and 6 minutes by car from Matai Falls.
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Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

RD2 Owaka Otago
The price is AU$171 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$171
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at this cabin in Tahakopa, you'll be in the mountains, and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Matai Falls and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Purakaunui Falls.
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Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

Tahakopa Otago
The price is AU$171 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$171
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at this cabin in Tahakopa, you'll be 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Matai Falls and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Purakaunui Falls.
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Beresford Heights & Rise

Beresford Heights & Rise

5 out of 5
361 Puketiro Rd Puketiro Otago
Located in Puketiro, Beresford Heights & Rise is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Matai Falls and Catlins Lake.
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Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge

Papatowai Otago
Located in Papatowai, this vacation home is on a river, within a 10-minute drive of Matai Falls and Cathedral Caves.
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Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

Papatowai Otago
When you stay at this cottage in Papatowai, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Matai Falls and Cathedral Caves.
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Hotels in Waikawa

Your accommodation options in Waikawa are rather limited. With only one place within 30 kilometres, you better get in fast.

As if being the closest option to Waikawa wasn't enough, Whistling Frog Cafe & Accommodation also boasts some seriously comfy beds.

Attractions and Hotels Near Waikawa

Can't keep those feet still? If you're furiously nodding in agreement, then set off and discover a few of the highlights of the wider Southland region. The area is home to some incredible beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. After staring slack-jawed at nature's masterpieces, take a look around popular tourist attractions like old towns. Fun-loving travellers can also have a go at popular pursuits like mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

Want more options? Live it up like a rockstar in Bluff (just try not to wreck the joint). Sitting 60 kilometres away and home to the Stirling Point and The Lighthouse Gallery, it's bound to be a trip to remember! The Lands End Boutique Hotel and Bluff Ocean Vista Motel are just some of the long and short-stay options here. Alternatively, you could stay in Gore, 60 kilometres to the north of Waikawa, where you'll find the Heartland Hotel Croydon and Esplanade Motels. The Hokonui Moonshine Museum and the Gore Historical Museum are among the more popular attractions to experience while in Gore.

Travel 60 kilometres northwest and you'll come across Invercargill, a regional centre with a population of 47,000. While you're exploring this neck of the woods, whip out your camera and get your tourist on at Surrey Park, the Bill Richardson Transport World and Demolition World. Why not also see what's on offer at Turnbull Thompson Park and the Invercargill Cenotaph? The Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments and Victoria Railway Hotel are a few of recommended accommodations in Invercargill.

Unless you're planning to set up camp at Invercargill Airport, it might be wise to book some accommodation before you fly. The Ibis Styles Invercargill is close by, or you could always travel to the centre of town. It's 65 kilometres away.

Waikawa hotels essential information

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AU$171
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AU$191
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Waikawa House, Curio Bay Salt House Motel, Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins, Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage, Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins, Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins , Beresford Heights & Rise, Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge, Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

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