Whistling Frog Resort - Dining Camping Lodging

Stay 3 nights and Save! CAMPING Book

Our powered camper vehicle sites are located on crushed oyster shell and divided by planters. Guests have access to wifi, hot showers, bathroom facilities, TV lounge area & laundry facilties. Campervans are also able to use our dump station and fill with fresh filtered water. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us today! Please fill in your vehicle registration number when booking. If you are checking in at the self check-in kiosk, please write "ARRIVED" in the guest comments, otherwise please let us know your estimated time of arrival in the drop down options provided.

Stay 3 nights and Save! CHALET Book

Treat yourself to our modern One-bedroom luxury chalet, which is designed to accommodate up to five people comfortably. The chalet consists of a private bedroom with executive quality Queen bed, an executive quality single bed in the lounge area, as well as a brand new sofa (which can fold out to a superior sofa bed, to sleep the additional two persons if needed.) All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV and DVD player. This is a fully self-contained unit, with bathroom, shower and a fully equipped kitchen facility for self- catering as well as complimentary in room tea and coffee station.

The modern Chalets also have a covered verandah with outdoor seating available so you can enjoy the bird song or stargazing. There is a seperate laundry facility with a washing machine and dryer in close walking distance at an additional fee. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our luxury chalet today!

Stay 3 nights and Save! TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE (BELLBIRD) Book

Our Two Bedroom Cottage accommodates up to six people, consisting of a private queen bedroom, a private bedroom with two single beds, and a double sofa bed in the lounge. All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV and DVD player. This is a fully self-contained unit, with bathroom, shower and a fully equipped kitchen facility with tea and coffee. There is a seperate laundry facility with a washing machine and dryer in close walking distance at an additional fee. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our cottage today!

Powered Sites Book

Our powered camper vehicle sites are located on crushed oyster shell and divided by planters. Guests have access to wifi, hot showers, bathroom facilities, TV lounge area & laundry facilties. Campervans are also able to use our dump station and fill with fresh filtered water. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us today! Please fill in your vehicle registration number when booking. If you are checking in at the self check-in kiosk, please write "ARRIVED" in the guest comments, otherwise please let us know your estimated time of arrival in the drop down options provided.

Non-Powered Tent Site Book

There are numerous grass areas around the park available to pitch a small or large tent in the shelter of trees and flax. You can camp near a picnic table and watch the Tui and Woodpigeon fly amongst the native plants. Guests have access to the shared bathroom, shower, laundry and kitchen facilities which are in close walking distance from each site. There is also a shared common room with outside seating, dining table, TV and brochure information. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book a site with us today!

Non-Powered Vehicle Site Book

Our non-powered vehicle sites are located on crushed oyster shell and divided by planters. Guests have access to wifi, hot showers, bathroom facilities, TV lounge area & laundry facilties. Campervans are also able to use our dump station and fill with fresh filtered water. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us today! Please fill in your vehicle registration number when booking. If you are checking in at the self check-in kiosk, please write "ARRIVED" in the guest comments, otherwise please let us know your estimated time of arrival in the drop down options provided.

Kiwiana Cabin - Double Bed Book

Kiwiana Cabins offer a unique New Zealand Experience. Used as the 'single man’s' quarters when constructing the Manapouri Power Station in Fiordland in the 1960s. Many guests refer to them as being like the "TARDIS" from the hit TV show in the 70's, "Dr WHO" small on the outside and bigger than expected on the inside: https://thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/tardis/

If you just need a bed in a fun, private setting for the night, these are ideal. Please specify if 2 x singles are required as bookings default to double beds when available. All linens and bath towels provided plus TV, DVD player, tea and coffee station. Facilities are shared park bathroom, shower, coin operated laundry (2 x $2 per load) and kitchen, plus a common room building with covered verandah and outside seating, dining table, TV and brochure information. All in close walking distance from each cabin.

Kiwiana Cabin- Two Single Beds Book

Kiwiana Cabins offer a historic New Zealand experience. These cabins were once the single man’s quarters while working on the construction of the Manapouri Powerstation in Fiordland in the 1960s. Many call them the TARDIS, from "Dr WHO", small on the outside, fun and bigger than expected on the inside! https://thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/tardis/

If you just need a private bed for the night, our twin cabins accommodate two people in two single beds. All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV, DVD player, tea and coffee station. They share the park bathrooms, showers, laundry and kitchen facilities which are in close walking distance from each cabin. There is also a shared common room with outside seating, dining table, TV and brochure information. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the 'Southern Scenic Route' and book to stay with us in our unique Kiwiana cabins today!

Motel Studio- Queen Bed Book

This motel room accommodates a couple in a queen bed. All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV and DVD player. Each room has tea and coffee provided, with mugs, glasses, plates, bowls and cutlery. The Motel rooms have an ensuite with bathroom and shower. We offer a shared kitchen facility exclusive to our motel guests, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The kitchen is located within the Motel block, only a short walk from your room. There is a separate laundry facility with a coin op washing machine and dryer in camp area. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our motel studio today!

Motel Studio- Queen and Single Bed Book

This Motel room accommodates up to three people, consisting of a queen and single bed in the same room. All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV and DVD player. Each room has tea and coffee provided, with mugs, glasses, plates, bowls and cutlery. The Motel rooms have an ensuite with bathroom and shower. We offer a shared kitchen facility exclusive to our motel guests, with both indoor and outdoor seating available. The kitchen is located within the Motel block, only a short walk from your room. There is a seperate laundry facility with a washing machine and dryer in close walking distance at an additional fee. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our motel studio today!

One Bedroom Chalet Book

Modern one-bedroom self-contained chalet, which is designed to accommodate up to five people comfortably. The chalet consists of a private bedroom with executive quality Queen bed, an executive quality single bed in the lounge area, as well as a brand new sofa (which can fold out to a superior sofa bed, to sleep the additional two persons if needed.) All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV and DVD player. This is a fully self-contained unit, with bathroom, shower and a fully equipped kitchen facility for self- catering as well as complimentary in room tea and coffee station.

The modern Chalets also have a covered verandah with outdoor seating available so you can enjoy the bird song or stargazing. There is a seperate laundry facility with a washing machine and dryer in close walking distance at an additional fee. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our luxury chalet today!

c. Honeymoon Chalet Book

Treat yourself to our modern Honeymoon chalet which is designed to accommodate two people comfortably (can sleep up to 4) consisting of a private bedroom with executive quality Queen bed, a large seating area in the lounge as well as a brand new sofa (which can fold out to a superior sofa bed, to sleep an additional two persons if needed.) All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV and DVD player. This is a fully self-contained unit, with bathroom, shower and a fully equipped kitchen facility for self- catering as well as complimentary in room tea and coffee station.

The modern Chalets also have a covered verandah with outdoor seating available so you can enjoy the bird song or stargazing. There is a seperate laundry facility with a washing machine and dryer in close walking distance at an additional fee. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our luxury chalet today!

Two Bedroom Cottage Book

Our Two Bedroom Cottage accommodates up to six people, consisting of a private queen bedroom, a private bedroom with two single beds, and a double sofa bed in the lounge. All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV and DVD player. This is a fully self-contained unit, with bathroom, shower and a fully equipped kitchen facility with tea and coffee. There is a seperate laundry facility with a washing machine and dryer in close walking distance at an additional fee. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our cottage today!

Papatowai Store Book

The Papatowai Motel unit is currently closed.

Non-Powered Vehicle Site- single adult Book

Our non-powered vehicle sites are located on crushed oyster shell and divided by planters. Guests have access to the shared bathroom, shower, laundry and kitchen facilities which are in close walking distance from each site. There is also a shared common room with outside seating, dining table, TV and brochure information. Campervans are also able to use our dumping station and fill with fresh filtered water. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us today!

Guests are able to walk next door to grab a coffee or dine at the Whistling Frog Cafe & Bar during its operating hours, with access to exclusive guest happy hour (this restaurant closes during winter for refurbishments, opens for the summer season at the beginning of October- May. Enquire if you have any questions about operating hours, reservations are recommended).

Family Bunk Room Book

Our basic family bunk room is ideal for a group or family on a budget. There is a pillow, pillowcase and basic bedding provided as well as a bath towel. There are 2x Bunk beds (double on bottom and single bed on top) and 1x Individual single bed. A total of up to seven people may sleep in this room at any one time, and is sold by the entire room. This room is attached to the shared camp lounge area, which has a dining table, TV, DVD player, reading and games plus brochure information.

Guests have access to the shared bathroom, shower, laundry and kitchen facilities which are located next door, a very close walking distance from the bunk room. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us today!

Guests are able to grab a coffee or dine at the Whistling Frog Cafe & Bar during its operating hours, with access to exclusive guest happy hour (this restaurant closes during winter for refurbishments, opens for the summer season at the beginning of October- May. Enquire if you have any questions about operating hours, reservations are recommended).

Powered Site- single adult Book

Our powered vehicle sites are located on crushed oyster shell and divided by planters. Guests have access to the shared bathroom, shower, laundry and kitchen facilities which are in close walking distance from each site. There is also a shared common room with outside seating, dining table, TV and brochure information. Campervans are also able to use our dumping station and fill with fresh filtered water. The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us today!

Guests are able to walk next door to grab a coffee or dine at the Whistling Frog Cafe & Bar during its operating hours, with access to exclusive guest happy hour (this restaurant closes during winter for refurbishments, opens for the summer season at the beginning of October- May. Enquire if you have any questions about operating hours, reservations are recommended).

One Bedroom Luxury Chalet (Non- Refundable Option) Book

Special Honeymoon rate

Samson Hill Lodge- Queen, Ensuite Book

Our newest addition to the resort is our Samson Hill Lodge, located just above the main resort. It features five large ensuites on the front of the complex, and five smaller rooms with shared bathroom on the back of the complex. All rooms have access to our brand new Lodge Lounge and Kitchen area, exclusive to our lodge guests. It features a large island, double cooking space, two full sized stand up fridges and one freezer, two large dining tables and a comfortable seating area with couches and TV. The entire complex can also be booked for groups, functions and corporate conferences.

This room features a Queen bed for a couple, with full linens and towels provided, personal TV, private modern bathroom and shower and a wall heater. Tea, coffee, kettle and cooking items are located in the lodge lounge area if you wish to enjoy this service. The Whistling Frog Restaurant is available October- end of April with varying hours of operation during your stay, a short walk away.

The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our Samson Hill Lodge today!

Samson Hill Lodge- Two Singles, Shared bathroom Book

Our newest addition to the resort is our Samson Hill Lodge, located just above the main resort. It features five large ensuites on the front of the complex, and five smaller rooms with shared bathroom on the back of the complex. All rooms have access to our brand new Lodge Lounge and Kitchen area, exclusive to our lodge guests. It features a large island, double cooking space, two full sized stand up fridges and one freezer, two large dining tables and a comfortable seating area with couches and TV. The entire complex can also be booked for groups, functions and corporate conferences.

This room is located in the back of the lodge accommodation and features two single beds with full linens and towels provided, personal TV, a wall heater and a separate shared bathroom and shower facility, located just a couple of doors down in the middle of the back block. Tea, coffee, kettle and cooking items are located in the lodge lounge area if you wish to enjoy this service. The Whistling Frog Restaurant is available October- end of April with varying hours of operation during your stay, a short walk away.

The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our Samson Hill Lodge today!

Samson Hill Lodge- Double, Shared bathroom Book

Our newest addition to the resort is our Samson Hill Lodge, located just above the main resort. It features five large ensuites on the front of the complex, and five smaller rooms with shared bathroom on the back of the complex. All rooms have access to our brand new Lodge Lounge and Kitchen area, exclusive to our lodge guests. It features a large island, double cooking space, two full sized stand up fridges and one freezer, two large dining tables and a comfortable seating area with couches and TV. The entire complex can also be booked for groups, functions and corporate conferences.

This room is located in the back of the lodge accommodation and features a Double bed for couple or single, with full linens and towels provided, personal TV, a wall heater and a separate shared bathroom and shower facility, located just a couple of door down in the middle of the back block. Tea, coffee, kettle and cooking items are located in the lodge lounge area if you wish to enjoy this service. The Whistling Frog Restaurant is available October- end of April with varying hours of operation during your stay, a short walk away.

The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our Samson Hill Lodge today!

Samson Hill Lodge- Double & Single, Ensuite Book

Our newest addition to the resort is our Samson Hill Lodge, located just above the main resort. It features five large ensuites on the front of the complex, and five smaller rooms with shared bathroom on the back of the complex. All rooms have access to our brand new Lodge Lounge and Kitchen area, exclusive to our lodge guests. It features a large island, double cooking space, two full sized stand up fridges and one freezer, two large dining tables and a comfortable seating area with couches and TV. The entire complex can also be booked for groups, functions and corporate conferences.

This room features a Double bed and a Single Bed with full linens and towels provided, personal TV, private modern bathroom and shower and a wall heater. Tea, coffee, kettle and cooking items are located in the lodge lounge area to use at your convenience during your stay. Great for two guests needing separate beds or three guests travelling together. The Whistling Frog Restaurant is available October- end of April with varying hours of operation during your stay, a short walk away.

The Catlins is a must see during your South Island adventure, so stop in while your on the Southern Scenic Route and book to stay with us in our Samson Hill Lodge today!

Powered Site Caravan on Grass Standard Book

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Powered Tent Site Standard Book

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E.V Charging Site Standard Book

These are for Britz EV campervans (or other brands) to use during their stay for the charging of the vehicle battery as well as the "house" battery.