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Skylark Bed & Breakfast and Farmstay
Luxury accommodation with stunning views of the Catlins Lake and Pacific Ocean. It's private, quiet and peaceful so that you can hear the skylark birds singing in the mornings. A self-contained Suite, adjoined to our newly built home on our 4th generation farm, with your own entrance. Perfect to base yourself here for 3 or 4 daysto see the wildlife and sights of the Catlins. The stars and galaxies are spectacular to view from your bed and sunrises. Southern auroras to be sighted in May & June.

Harbour Views Plus Extras
Price includes free minibar & breakfast - fruit, yoghurt, cereal, tea, coffee. New stylish apartment with excellent views & a private entrance for easy access & privacy. Views of the harbour, mountains, ocean, estray, farmland. Built 2019 this Modern Apartment has its own Bathroom, Lounge/Dining/Kitchenette - fridge, tea & coffee making facilities, no cooking. Amazing 4 relaxing, bird, weather, stars & Southern Lights. Ferry Terminal is a 5min drive. Warm, peaceful child & pet free environment.

Gypsy Wagon, Curio Bay, Catlins.
Fully self contained gypsy wagon located close to beach of Porpoise Bay. No ocean views but beach is 2min walk. Super king size plush $3000 mattress. Very tidy inside. Cooking facilities with microwave & fridge. Log burner with wood supplied. BBQ area. Linen/towels included. This accommodation is located on our property beside our house. The toilet/shower room (converted water tank) is located 9 meters away from the gypsy, a short walk across the grass lawn. Our gypsy wagon can sleep 2 adults

Kaka Point Luxury Spa Accommodation - Catlins
Situated in the small seaside township of Kaka Point on the Southern Scenic Route. Fully self contained.and fully equipped to self cater. All you need to stay in and relax or loads to see and do in the Catlins. Native bush walks, no shortage of spectacular wsterfalls, Yellow-Eyed Penguin Colony and Seal Colony. Marine birds. Gateway to the Catlins. 100m to patrolled swimming beach. Will consider A small, extremely well trained pet by prior arrangement. A pet fee is additional. Surveillanced.

Taieri Mouth Beach Retreat 30 minutes from Dunedin
“The treasure shed - A workshop, once bursting at the joists with a lifetime of useful things is reworked into an exceptional holiday home” as featured in January 2019 edition of NZ Life & Leisure Magazine. The Shed bakes in all day sun with stunning river and ocean views in the idyllic village of Taieri Mouth just 30 minutes from Dunedin & 20 minutes from Dunedin Airport 3 spacious bedrooms upstairs, 3 bathrooms and a fabulous games rooms & spare room downstairs makes for a great retreat

Beach Feet Retreat, Kaka Point, Catlins Coast
Stunning sea side location of this beautiful new spacious beach house will provide a peaceful and quiet place to relax and enjoy the pristine Catlins Coast. Kaka points safe, lifeguard patrolled beach (summer) is across the road. House is located only 200m from the Point Cafe/store/bar and local play ground. Explore Nugget Pt and enjoy spotting the spectacular sea lions basking on the rocks. Hide away to watch the yellow eyed penguins arrive at Roaring bay. Local bush walks within 1 km.

7 On Kamahi
Welcome to our family holiday home - kiwi batch ready and waiting to host your family. It ain't the Hilton, but we promise you a house to make memories in! Two night minimum stay. Bedding all here. You will NEED to bring your own towels please. You can see the sea from the lounge and everything you need is within a short walk or drive; the beach, playground, shop, walks, and the famous Nugget Point Lighthouse. We are locals and we love KP, we hope you enjoy your stay and love it too.

Tram Track Retreat Cabin
Get away from the hustle and bustle at the tranquil Tram Track Retreat nestled in the heart of the Catlins, one of the most scenic areas of New Zealand. Stroll in native bush along the old tram-tracks or along the beaches around Papatowai. Or find the old tram tracks in the native bush behind the cabin which lead towards the town. Complete with views of the native forest and farm animals; you'll be able to relax and unwind with a glass of wine or a good book in the private court yard.

Seaside Studio
This 'tiny home' is set in our beach garden and a 2 minute stroll down the access track will take you onto a stunning beach. The studio is comfortable, warm and ideal for a 1 night getaway. There are limited cooking facilities but a 7 minute drive takes you to Green Island where you'll find Fresh Choice, McDonald's, Biggies pizza and other takeaway shops. Popular Brighton Beach and cafe is a 5 minute drive away, the CBD 20 minutes and Dunedin Airport is also a 20 minute drive.

Tiroroa - our barn with an ‘extensive view’
Hi there and welcome to our new slice of heaven on the coast and on the doorstep of the Catlins Rainforest National Park. ‘Tiroroa’ is our barn style property, completed late 2019. It is perched on the hill overlooking Porpoise and Curio Bay sitting on its own hectare of land. We are the southern most Airbnb property on mainland New Zealand … next stop Antarctica! We have 3 Alpacas roaming around in the rear paddock: Jack, Trevor and Sammy. Come and say hi …

Tahakopa Bay Retreat, Catlins, South Otago
Takahopa Bay Retreat is in the heart of the Catlins and offers sweeping panoramic coastal and established native Forest views. The Retreat was established by the Clark family who live on, and farm the surrounding land. The Clark's have been farming the 685 hectare coastal property in the Catlins for the last 25 years. Cameron and Michelle would love to share their secluded retreat with you to enjoy the privacy and peacefulness it provides.

Beach Front Oasis - Jacks Bay, Catlins
Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Wake up to the sound of the waves crashing on the shoreline and bird song from native species and just feel all your life's worries melt away! Beach front location in one of the hidden gems of the Catlins. This self contained tiny house is the perfect place to unplug from technology and unwind (wifi available but no television) A great base for exploring all the Catlins has to offer.
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