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Four luxurious self-catering eco-cottages
Energy efficient solar design
Private, warm and comfortable
Catlins Forest Park nearby for walks, trout fishing, tramping, birding, mountain biking.
Short drive to Catlins beaches, headlands, waterfalls, or evening dining. "You've created a most beautiful space - ecologically and spiritually unique. We've experienced a deep sense of peace. Thankyou." Cottage guest 2008
"This is the first time in 20 years that I have taken a couple of hours just to sit and admire the view. Magic!" Guest 23rd November 2009
"came for three days,left a week later. Great to see a part of NZ unspoilt by modern development - it can be done well!" Guest 30th November 2009
Experience The Catlins for yourself, at your own pace and in a comfortable, safe and environmentally sustainable cottage, fully equipped with bedding, cooking and eating utensils. Each cottage is self-contained and private and located on the edge of our 8 hectare native forest covenant at Mohua Park, Tawanui, The Catlins.
In keeping with our respect and love of nature, our cottages are named for native birds, Riroriro (Grey warbler); Korimako (Bellbird); Kahu (Hawk); Karearea (Falcon)
The Catlins area in southern New Zealand is a natural retreat where wilderness and farmland coexist, where beech and podocarp rainforest with abundant native birdlife still extends from hill tops to the coast. The headlands and beaches of the varied coast are home to sub-antarctic wildlife such as yellow-eyed penguins, petrels and sealions. The Catlins is a place for those who love nature to stay a while and enjoy the freedom of the many outdoor opportunities for exploration. For more detail see the travel map below
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We cater for the varied tastes of visitors to The Catlins. You can choose cosy self-catering cottage accommodation with advice from us on how to discover the area; or come on our friendly fully catered walks or ecotours with us to explore, see the wildlife and learn about natural and human history.
Fergus and Mary Sutherland.
