Catlins New Zealand - Catlins McLean Falls Motels and Holiday Park
The Catlins area of Southland is indeed a natural wonder.
The Catlins McLean Falls Motels and Holiday Park is the perfect place to stay whilst you explore the Catlins region of Southland, part of the famous Southern Scenic Route of New Zealand.
The newest, most remote , Catlins Holiday Park, with the Country Club feel, conveniently nestled at the epicenter of the area often referred to as the Forgotten Coast. With a ‘village-like’ atmosphere, this hidden gem in the middle of the Catlins provides the perfect wilderness basecamp, from which to explore the ‘Forgotten Coast’. We have provided for your comfort and tastes with a wide selection of accommodaton choices and our very own Whistling Frog Café & Bar and Restaurant. .Enjoy the perfect getaway, McLean Falls style.Pamper- camp, with a bed to suit your needs and dining to suit you palette. Our venue is located in the geographic centre of the Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park. We are just 800 meters from the iconic Cathedral Caves and spectacular McLean Falls. Just a short drive to Lake Wilkie and Tautuku walking beach. There are also five other ‘secret’ attractions we can tell you about.Just 12 km south of Papatowai, we are easy to find, at the McLean Falls turnoff, on the Southern Scenic Route. The closest park to the Cathedral Caves, McLean Falls, Tautuku boogie surf beach, Lake Wilkie – eco dune lake, Estuary Nature Boardwalk, Forest & Bird Wildlife Centre, Glow worm grotto tours. Treat yourself - comfort camping – enjoy our large ensuites, private Kiwiana cabins, Backpacker cabins, self-contained cottages, sheltered tent sites, all – weather, powered camper van and caravan sites. Tiled amenities, with under floor heating & fully carpeted cabins.
You will enter the heartland of the largest standing scenic native forest on the East Coast of the South Island of NZ...Living native forests and wild coastline open up an exciting range of outdoor possibilities.
A short walk within the grounds of McLean Falls EcoHoliday Park brings you to McLean Falls; breathtaking, bridal like cascades of water crashing over mossy rocks.
THE NEW TREND - COMFORT CAMPING
Eco - friendly, recycled buildings make this sustainable, farm based holiday park a unique experience.
Choose from a range of cottages, motel rooms, classy cabins, sheltered tent sites and powered caravan and campervan sites.
Enjoy new bathroom facilities with under-floor heating , a modern kitchen and new laundry facilities. Sample designer farm meats, fresh farm produce and a warm local welcome at the brand new, stylish ‘ Whistling Frog Cafe’
The Catlins environment -GATHER YOUR THOUGHTS, BREATHE PURE AIR, ENJOY THE SOLITUDE...
The Cathedral Caves are spectacularly imposing rock structures, wave- carved from soft sandstone. These grand recesses rise up more than 30 metres in some places and hide shy blue penguins or large-eyed fur seals in their cool darkness.Stop by Curio Bay to see a 180 million year old forest, an ancient geological phenomenon of petrified woodland and fossilised trees embedded on coastal bedrock. Catch the views at Nugget Point Lighthouse, towering 76 metres above sea level and spot fur seals, elephant seals and ‘Hooker’ sea lions on the rocks far below. Take a stroll along stunning Tautuku Beach and feel the solitude, or visit the glow worms at sunset to finish off a perfect day. The Catlins is New Zealand’s best kept secret. Boasting the largest remaining stand of native beech forest left on the East Coast of the South Island, its unique, temperate environment is host to many native species of bird and sea life. Experience the thrill of seeing wildlife in their natural environment; basking sea lions, the endangered Yellow-eyed penguins (Hoiho), small and rare black and white Hector’s dolphins, our famous ‘whistling frogs’ and a huge variety of native bird life.
Peter, travelling on his 1986, 900cc, vintage Ducati, who left Whangarei in January, said:
“That was the best night’s sleep on the best bed, since I left Whangarei, a month ago.”
“Many thanks and I enjoyed my stay immensely.” He said. Peter, stayed in our Kiwiana cabin
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The newest most central camp ground and accommodation centre in the Catlins
Private Chalets, ensuites, private cabins with their own balcony – Bush & Bellbirds
Powered camper van sites on the hard, with views of Samson Hill & Valley
Two bedroom self-contained cottage, with deck
Pet a lamb! Located on a 900 acre, ‘farm park’ adjoining the McLean Falls
The McLean Falls Resort Village , as we often call it, is well worth including in you travel itinerary, if you are lucky enough to be able to spend extra time exploring this off-the-beaten track, portion of the Catlins. You will not regret it!
For your added convenience, there is also satellite Internet to stay in touch with friends and family, a coin-operated laundry, visa, mastercard, & eftpos facilities. The Holiday Park is rated a prestigious NZ Qualmark, 4 stars “plus”. So you can be assured of top quality cleanliness and modern facilities.
All our beds are ‘executive’ quality, so you can be sure you will ‘sleep well tonight!’
The Catlins McLean Falls Eco Holiday Park awaits you.
THE NEW TREND - COMFORT CAMPING
The Cathedral Caves are spectacularly imposing rock structures, wave- carved from soft sandstone. These grand recesses rise up more than 30 metres in some places and hide shy blue penguins or large-eyed fur seals in their cool darkness.Stop by Curio Bay to see a 180 million year old forest, an ancient geological phenomenon of petrified woodland and fossilised trees embedded on coastal bedrock. Catch the views at Nugget Point Lighthouse, towering 76 metres above sea level and spot fur seals, elephant seals and ‘Hooker’ sea lions on the rocks far below. Take a stroll along stunning Tautuku Beach and feel the solitude, or visit the glow worms at sunset to finish off a perfect day. The Catlins is New Zealand’s best kept secret. Boasting the largest remaining stand of native beech forest left on the East Coast of the South Island, its unique, temperate environment is host to many native species of bird and sea life. Experience the thrill of seeing wildlife in their natural environment; basking sea lions, the endangered Yellow-eyed penguins (Hoiho), small and rare black and white Hector’s dolphins, our famous ‘whistling frogs’ and a huge variety of native bird life. 
