Stay in the heart of the Catlins Conservation Park a short distance to The Cathedral Caves and McLean Falls..

Steeped in history from a by-gone era, The Catlins Coastal Conservation Park, boasts giant Podocarp Rainforests plus magnificent waterfalls, giant sea caves, a mirror dune lake, 'Southern Lights,' photo opportunities and an abundance of rare wildlife, including sealions and yellow-eyed penguins.

Located at the mid-point stop-over on your "Southern Scenic" adventure from Queenstown to Dunedin, this hidden gem of a venue, in the heart of the Catlins, is ideally located next to major attractions and the low-tide dependant, 'Cathedral Caves'.

Offering a bed for every budget, great food, barista coffee and a large collection of micro - craft beers with, free wifi, free DVD hire, guest 'happy hour' and our unique, free 'Catlins Guide Map', so that you won't miss a thing.

Treat yourself to award winning dining, at our on-site restaurant, the iconic "Whistling Frog Café & Bar", with the local menu and country vibe.
Featuring, chef-prepared meals, beer battered blue 'cod & chips', jumbo juicy burgers', steaks, wood-fired pizza at 'happy hour' most days in the summer, plus quick service at lunch to get you back on the road fast.

We're on the 'McLean Falls' Road, next to all the key attractions and just 400 meters to the 'Cathedral Caves' access road!

Choose from romantic, modern, self-contained chalets, comfortable ensuite motel studios with rimu hush walls, historic TV cabins or park and play at our sheltered powered van sites or tent sites.

We recently added the Papatowai Country Store, Motels & Fuel, to our accommodation options. If you want to be by the beach, there are 3 x self-contained units, located a short 8 minute drive north from the "Whistling Frog" complex, at the Papatowai Beach settlement. There you can enjoy the verandah with bush setting and a short 2 minute stroll to the picture perfect, Papatowai Beach & Kings Rocks trail.

The Catlins, are rugged, remote and endowed with the largest tracts of native rainforest and endangered marine wildlife. The region is sparsely populated with stunning coastal scenery. A 'must see' during your South Island Adventure, along the famous 'Southern Scenic Route'.

FREE CATLINS MAP - DOWNLOAD HERE
Check out our "Useful Visitor Guide Tips" & download our free Catlins guide map at :

We also provide our free Tear Off - A3 version Guide Map at the cafe counter!

Your Catlins Adventure begins here ... Book now.

Catlins accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes. check out our dedicated accommodation site to learn more and book