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Guests staying at Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park are a 5-minute walk from Surat Bay, a long sand beach in Newhaven, where you may be lucky enough to see a Hooker Sea Lion. Guests enjoy free use golf clubs. Each chalet has a private balcony, flat-screen TV or TV, a DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Most accommodation has a private bathroom, a kitchenette and sea views. Newhaven Holiday Park offers beachfront accommodation, 9 minutes’ drive from Owaka town centre and 11 minutes’ drive from Catlines Lake. Guests can enjoy fishing and hiking in the surrounding areas. Nearby attractions include waterfalls and caves.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
3 single beds
Bedroom 2
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 1
2 bunk beds
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
2 single beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nora
    Hungary Hungary
    Beach and location. Accommodation was also comfortable and perfect for our family of four.
  • Peta
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean, good facilities, good heating, quiet, good location near Catlins activities. Hot shower, good access to toilets, drier, tramp for kids plus even little bikes for them to ride, place to play a bit of cricket, Good library and games if wet. 2...
  • Jill
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Our excellent hosts made everyone feel very welcome!
  • Alexandra
    France France
    very well located on the Surat bay beach to watch sea lions. the owners are really kind and helpful to find the sea lions. I was in a bungalow and it was super comfy. the common kitchen was clean and well equiped, the bathroom was ok
  • Neil
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Unfortunately the beach is not as accessible as in the past.
  • Dawn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    A nice well laid out unit, very comfortable, close to many of the local "must see's"
  • Stefan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cabin was clean and comfortable Facilities were clean Really close to see some beautiful nature
  • Veronika
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Kind staff, great house with 3 beds and table, fridge, even the toaster. Shower And toilets just Across the lawn. Beach available (not for sunbathing).
  • Karen
    Australia Australia
    Absolutely loved this place. I stayed in the blue cabin with shared bathroom and kitchen. It was very clean. The beds were comfortable. The room had plenty of space. The WIFI worked well. The kitchen and lounge area were big and well stocked. The...
  • Sonic
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Kids enjoyed it heaps Everything clean and tidy awesome

Managed by Owners / operators

Company review score: 9.1Based on 332 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Kia Ora & welcome We are a small locally owned family business. Our background is nursing. We love camping, the great outdoors, travelling & exploring new places. We're blessed to live here and keen to share Surat Bay & Catlins wonders with you.

Property information

Surrender yourself to the remote rhythm and beauty of Surat Bay. The flow of the tide, sand between your toes, a chorus of native birds at sunrise, rare endangered NZ sea lions. Unwind, let stress slip away, leave feeling cleansed and revitalized

Neighbourhood information

Surat Bay & Newhaven village are an authentic NZ experience. A photographer's delight with natural wildlife, & astounding scenic attractions all within an hours drive. Its magic will captive you wishing you could stay longer. Recreational paradise.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Private beach area

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Private beach area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Children's playground
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area

Media & Technology

  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Strollers
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive after 20:30, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

For guests that are staying in the Double Bungalow or Twin Bungalow, both with access to shared bathroom facilities, there is an additional $2 charge to use the shower facilities as the property uses rain water.

Please inform Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

FAQs about Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park

  • Check-in at Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Yes, Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park is 3.1 miles from the centre of Owaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Children's playground
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Beach
    • Horse riding
    • Private beach area
    • Water sport facilities on site