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beautiful place to camp, despite seriously ancient amenities. Long-promised upgrades are
apparently in the pipeline. Guided nature walks are available.
Lazy Dolphin Lodge
HOSTEL $
( 03-246 8579;
www.lazydolphinlodge.co.nz
; 529 Curio Bay Rd; dm/d/tw $35/76/76; )
This perfect hybrid of seaside holiday home and hostel is looking totally swell. Light and
airy bedrooms sport cheerful linen, and there are two kitchens and lounges. The upstairs
area is king for its deck overlooking Porpoise Bay.
Curio Bay Boutique Studios
APARTMENTS $$$
( 03-246 8797;
www.curiobay.co.nz
;
501 Curio Bay Rd; d $160-200)
Three plush units are on
offer here - one apartment attached to the hosts' house, and two similar down the road.
All are self-contained, decorated in rustic, beachy style, with big windows and sun-
drenched decks right next to the beach. A larger cottage is good for groups. Lovely op-
tions offering a touch of romance.
Catlins Beach Cottages
RENTAL HOUSE $$$
( 03-246 8552;
www.catlins-surf.co.nz
;
houses $110-190)
A range of self-contained cottages
and houses around Curio Bay can be rented through Catlins Surf School. One-night rent-
als are fine, and it's a good option for travelling families or groups of up to six.
WAIKAWA
Penguin Paradise Holiday Lodge
HOSTEL $
( 03-246 8552;
www.catlins-surf.co.nz
;
612 Niagara-Waikawa Rd; dm/d/tw $28/60/60)
Laid-
back backpackers in a heritage cottage in Waikawa village near the estuary. Special deals
combine one night's accommodation and a 90-minute surf lesson ($75).
Waikava Harbourview
RENTAL HOUSE $$$
( 03-246 8866;
www.southcatlins.co.nz
;
14 Larne St; d $130-170)
Waikava Harbourview is a
four-bedroom house that's a good option for families or a group; up to 10 people can be
accommodated. Opened in 2009, the newer one- and two-bedroom Harakeke and Toi
Tois units are also good value.
MCLEAN FALLS
Catlins Kiwi Holiday Park
HOLIDAY PARK $
