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Waikawa House

Waikawa House

3.5 out of 5
14 Lisburn street, Waikawa, southland
The price is AU$199 per night
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2025
0.53 km from city centre
Waikawa House: Pet-friendly guesthouse with free parking and a terrace.
Curio Bay Salt House Motel

Curio Bay Salt House Motel

3 out of 5
517 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Curio Bay
4.23 km from city centre
Curio Bay Salt House Motel: Beach guesthouse with free WiFi and free parking. Located on the beach.
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins

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

The price is AU$177 per night
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2025
23.04 km from city centre
Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins : Cabin with WiFi and patios.
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

The price is AU$177 per night
AU$177
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
23.05 km from city centre
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins: Cabin with free WiFi and breakfast. Located in the mountains.
Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage

26.62 km from city centre
Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage: Cottage with WiFi and parking.
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage

25.72 km from city centre
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage: Pet-friendly cottage with free WiFi and parking.
Niagara Ridge Retreat Gateway to the Catlins

Niagara Ridge Retreat Gateway to the Catlins

2.19 km from city centre
Niagara Ridge Retreat Gateway to the Catlins: Holiday home with an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub.
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge

Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge

25.72 km from city centre
Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge: Family-friendly holiday home with free WiFi and parking. Located on a river.
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

The price is AU$172 per night
AU$172
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
26.45 km from city centre
Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins: Pet-friendly cabin with WiFi and hairdryers.
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Accommodation in Waikawa

Although there are no accommodations in Waikawa, Wotif has one within 30 kilometres.

If you're still interested, the Catlins Kiwi Holiday Park is the nearest option.

Attractions and Hotels Near Waikawa

The wider Southland region is worth exploring too. Southland is marked by beaches, coastal plains and forests. Commonly visited Southland visitor destinations include the old towns. Common activities in this part of New Zealand include mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking.

If you want to experience some nearby cities, think about Bluff and Gore. Head 60 kilometres to the west from Waikawa and you'll locate Bluff. Alternatively, Gore is 60 kilometres to the north. Bluff accommodations are the Bluff Ocean Vista Motel and Lands End Boutique Hotel. The Heartland Hotel Croydon and Esplanade Motels are some of the choices in Gore.

If watching sport is your thing, head to Stadium Southland. It's to the northwest of Waikawa. The Quest Invercargill Serviced Apartments and the Victoria Railway Hotel are near all the action.

Invercargill Airport is the most convenient airport, and is 65 kilometres from the centre of Waikawa. Nearby hotels are the Tower Lodge Motel and the ASURE Townsman Motor Lodge.

Waikawa hotels essential information

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Waikawa House, Curio Bay Salt House Motel, Cosy, Comfortable, Rustic Cabin In The Absolute Heart Of The Catlins , Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins, Surfinn Eco Cottage - Papatowai Cottage, Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Cottage, Niagara Ridge Retreat Gateway to the Catlins, Hilltop Accommodation Catlins - Lodge, Tram Track Retreat accommodation in Papatowai, The Catlins

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Curio Bay Salt House Motel
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5 / 5
Love staying here every year so peaceful
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