

The Catlins has many endangered species and wildlife not found in other parts of the world.
Whether your interest is birding, observing or close-encounters of the wild kind?
Department of Conservation NZ, has done a great job of providing lookouts, tracks, conservation areas and interpretive signage throughout the pristine Catlins Conservation Coastal Rainforest Park.
Check out the Yellow-Eyed Penguin, Hectors Dolphins, Bellbirds,Tuis, ‘Hooker’ Sealions, Fur Seals, Blue Penguins, Fern Birds, Mohua, wild deer and pigs in this remote part of New Zealand.
Ask the locals? The McLean Falls Holiday Park and Whistling Frog Cafe & Bar is located conveniently in the epicentre of the Catlins. Use us as your Catlins Base-Camp. Explore the spots and we’ll give you the inside scoop on what to do and where to go, so you won’t miss a thing!

A great place to eat, be merry and be happy.
After a day of adventure, take a break and a brew and enjoy our spectacular valley vista and sunset from our fireside lounge or large covered deck. Listen to the famous bellbird dawn chorus and the unique calls of the brown whistling frogs.

Now you can fly in and take advantage of our airstrip - fly in, order a scone and coffee and check out the wonders of The Catlins. Oh, and by the way, you'll be welcome back for our September Frog Fly in.