Tarara

Travel Guide

The Purakaunui Falls are one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand outside the mountains. Down in the Catlins it's off a gravel road past Papatowai. It's a bit hard to find online or concretely on a map, but there are yellow street signs everywhere pointing you there, so just follow the yellow signs and you'll get there, then its a quick 20 minute walk down to the falls
The Purakaunui Falls are one of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand outside the mountains. Down in the Catlins it's off a gravel road past Papatowai. It's a bit hard to find online or concretely on a map, but there are yellow street signs everywhere pointing you there, so just follow the yellow signs and you'll get there, then its a quick 20 minute walk down to the falls

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Greenwood Homestead

Greenwood Homestead

Tarara Otago
Stay at this farm stay in Tarara. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Purakaunui Falls and Catlins Lake are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Lovely stay with extended family
So amazong to find a place our extended family could stay all together to celebrate a 75th Birthday. We loved the hot tub and space to spread out in, many happy memories were created enjoying the area.

Reviewed on 27 July 2025

Greenwood Homestead
The Kaka Point Motels

The Kaka Point Motels

4 out of 5
24 Rata Street Kaka Point
Fully refundable
The price is AED 322 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
AED 322
AED 372 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 February 2026

The Kaka Point Motels
Kākā Point Beach House

Kākā Point Beach House

Kaka Point South Otago
Stay at this vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
Very comfortable and cosy crib; we enjoyed our short stay, thank you ☺️

Reviewed on 25 February 2026

Kākā Point Beach House
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.
Kākā Point Beach House

Kākā Point Beach House

Kaka Point South Otago
Stay at this vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Tarata St Park and Kaka Point Scenic Reserve are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)
Very comfortable and cosy crib; we enjoyed our short stay, thank you ☺️

Reviewed on 25 February 2026

Kākā Point Beach House
Kaka Point Holiday House

Kaka Point Holiday House

Kaka Point OTA
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaka Point. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Tarata ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
Nice home. Great location

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

Kaka Point Holiday House
Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins

RD2 Owaka Otago
Stay at this cabin in Tahakopa. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions McLean Falls and Matai Falls are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
The property was just lovely. Yard and gardens were immaculate and Ray was very nice and pleasant to deal with. It was fine for one nice, but very dated and rather inconvenient to have the bedroom, fridge and "kitchen" & bathroom in 3 separate rooms-you had to go outside to go between them. A moderate ...

Reviewed on 11 February 2026

Cosy, comfortable cabin in the heart of The Catlins
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.