Welcome to The Catlins, McLean Falls Eco Motels and Holiday Park. The Park with the heart! "Pamper-Camping" with attached purpose-built, Whistling Frog Cafe & Bar.
"Eco" - because in 1996, we planted a 3,000 acre, Kyoto compliant, carbon absorbing forest in the Tahakopa Valley, Catlins. This forest absorbs the carbon footprint created in the course of your NZ vacation. So travel with a clear conscience!
Your Catlins midpoint stopover, the perfect Scenic Hideaway and rendezvous, whilst you explore this special Coastal Rainforest region of Southland. Take the newly sealed, S.H. 92 coastal loop from Invercargill or Balclutha. This unique portion of the Southern Scenic Route, is often referred to, as the 'Forgotten Coast'.
Allow yourself time to enjoy one of the least known and most spectacularly rugged, scenic coastaljourneys in NZ. There are lots of walks and attractions along the way, including the Nuggets, 'HoiHo' Yellow-Eyed Penguins, Hector's Dolphins & a coastal Jurassic Petrified Forest. For other "what to see" ideas, visit our website: www.catlinsnz.com
Treat yourself to a super comfortable bed or parksite, with privacy and elegance, the touch of nostalgia will make your stay memorable.
Bring your appetite, have a catchup with the locals and sample 'melt-in-your-mouth' specials, such as our very own ranch-raised, 'Texel Prime', Spit-Roasted lamb dinner or the world famous Bellbird Ranch Spit-Roasted lamb Sandwich for lunch. Delicious Soups, Salads, Capuccino, & Fresh Farm-baked Breads & cookies. The Catlins famous',Whistling Frog Cafe & Bar with cosy log fireplace and native wood interior will, nurture and restore!
Stay intouch. Our satellite high-speed wireless internet will allow you to catch up with friends and family back home. Bring your laptop.
Country Club style amenities, include spacious, no-fee, tiled showers, well appointed gas kitchen & coin-op laundry. Trellis & planter segmented camper van parking spaces, give the feeling of privacy and protection. For a virtual tour of the Park view: www.catlinsnz.com
Native plants complete the Park landscape and attract native birds from the surrounding rainforest. Our small, park residents, the reclusive Whistling Frogs will sing you off to sleep, after a big day of beachcombing, wildlife encounters & sightseeing. Ask about our self -guidedglow-wormfern grotto tour at dusk, to finish off the perfect Catlins day! Many guests claim.. 'It was the best night's sleep of the whole trip!'
Base yourself at the epicenter & closest park to many of the Catlins top attractions, including the mighty Cathedral Caves, spectacular McLean Falls, expansive and uncrowded, Tautuku boogie surf beach, Lake Wilkie, eco-dune lake and the Forest & Bird Wildlife Centre. Guests will often spend an extra night to allow time for all the sightseeing attractions that are within a few kilometres radius of our Park.
A bed for every budget and you will sleep well tonight...
"The best food I have eaten in New Zealand!"
"Finally, a real honest to goodness salad!"
Nightly Spit-Roast Lamb dinner, with Roast Potatoes and veges. Excellent desserts including our famous Rhubarb Crumble.
Treat yourself to a night in the Catlins, this is "Pamper-Camping" at it's very best. Come stay, eat and relax, have a drink and walk home to your campsite or accommodation. Service with a smile, great times & good company.
Powered & non-powered Campervan & Caravan sites, all-weather, plus sheltered level tent sites: $36 (2 persons) $15 each additional. Common room
Kiwiana Cabins, fully carpeted, includes bed linens, tea service, towels, heater, duvet, table and chairs, private deck, $85 for two, Sleeps 2, in Dbl or 2 Singles.
Motel stylish Ensuites, incl. family unit (sleeps 5), each with private shower, toilet, tea service, fridge, heater, comfy beds (dbl or singles), attached modern-shared kitchen: $125 (for 2 persons) $20 each additional person
