Why don't you spend a couple of days discovering this southern paradise and great surfing spot. Take a surfing lesson and enjoy the beach. Join us on a wildlife tour or walk the nearby coastal forests – there's so much to see and do here.
We have two types of accommodation: self contained beachfront holiday houses or our budget BBH backpackers hostel, Penguin Paradise Holiday Lodge.
we will gladly help you choose the right accommodation. See pictures here.
Penguin Paradise Holiday Lodge, Waikawa Come relax in our lovely small quiet lodge located 5 minutes from Curio Bay (sleeps 8 maximum). Come explore the unspoiled natural beauty of the Catlins. Cathedral Caves, waterfalls, dolphins, sea lions, penguins, fossil forest, and endless isolated beaches.We offer comfortable accommodation with modern facilities, also lovely open fireplace with wood supplied to keep you warm. Lots of information from the ex wildlife ranger owners, small museum and food nearby. Doubles, twins and share beds. All beds are fully made up. Shared facilities. Prices from $22 per person per night.
All Curio Bay rental holiday houses are fully self contained including blankets, linen and towels. They are on separate beachfront locations. All have their own private beach access. Holiday houses start from $110 per night through to $190 (1 night stays are OK). Please email for prices, fact sheets and photos.
Penguin Nest Cottage Nice 2 bedroom cottage practically right on the beach.Very quaint cottage with comfortable seating good beds (sleeps 5 maximum) and new carpet. Sunroom with extra couches. Electric heating only.
Dolphin View Holiday House Large 3 bedroom house with lots of glass around the front giving great sea views. Large living area, functional kitchen with new cooker and fridge/freezer. 2 double bedrooms and 1 bedroom with 4 singles (sleeps 8 maximum). Electric heating only.
Hectors House Newly completed 2 level 3 bedroom holiday house with the best views on the bay. Large balcony, heat pump/air con unit for heating/cooling. Very nice bathroom with full length bath.1 double bedroom and 2 bedrooms with a double bed with a single bunk overhead (sleeps 7 maximum).
Annies Seaside Cottage- our favorite! Lovely 2 bedroom cottage with beautiful landscaped gardens and unobstucted ocean views from your couch, nice lay out kitchen/dining area. Fire place with wood supplied, digital TV and DVD. 2 double bedrooms with 1 single bunk over one of the doubles (sleeps 5 maximum). Very private front yard. Toilet/bathroom which has a built in shower over a full length bath.
Isolated Cottage Roomy 3 bedroom Kiwi holiday house on the beach with a new kitchen. Views of the forest and ocean with large fenced section. 2 double bed rooms and the third room has 4 single beds (sleeps 8 maximum). Very quiet location with no other houses within 500 meters. Digital TV. Pets allowed.
Curio Bay Seaside Accommodation Near new 2 room beachfront unit looking directly onto the ocean. Attached to the end of the owners house with a separating wall to give you privacy. Lie in 1 of the 2 double beds (sleeps 4 maximum) and enjoy your view onto the bay. Private front area with outdoor seating, small kitchenette with all utensils provided including fridge, microwave and hot plates for cooking.Very nice separate bathroom and shower and there is a BBQ area.
Rimu Forest Retreat, Haldane Large modern warm 3 bedroom brick farmhouse only 6 km from Curio Bay – great spot for large families. 1 double room and 2 twin rooms (sleeps up to 10). Located on the edge of a large farm running 3500 sheep and 250 cattle. The house has everything you need to cook, eat sleep and be warm – you don't need to bring anything. Heat pump/air con for heating/cooling and log burner fireplace with wood supplied. Digital TV and lots of quality comfortable seating. Large dining table for 6 people. Big lawns with fenced section for kids to play within. Pets allowed. Discounts offered for 5 night stays or more.
