Whistling Frog Holiday & RV Resort

Stay 3 nights and Save! CAMPING Buchen

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! TWO BEDROOM COTTAGE (BELLBIRD) Buchen

Powered Sites Buchen

Our powered camper vehicle sites are located on a pebble all-weather surface and many have divided planters. Guests have access to wifi, hot showers, bathroom facilities, TV lounge area & laundry facilities. 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 Buchen

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.

Non-Powered Vehicle Site Buchen

Our non-powered vehicle sites are located on an all-weather pebble surface and many are divided by planters. Guests have access to free wifi, hot showers, bathroom facilities, TV lounge area, shared kitchen & laundramat. 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 Buchen

Kiwiana Cabins offer a unique New Zealand Experience. 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, tea and coffee station. Facilities are shared park bathroom, shower, coin-operated laundry 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 Buchen

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.
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, 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.

Family Bunk Cabin Buchen

A budget-friendly bunk Cabin is suitable for a up to 3 persons. The Bunk bed has a double on the bottom and single bed on top. Linens, pillows and bath towels provided plus TV, tea and coffee station. Facilities are shared bathroom, shower, coin operated laundry and camp kitchen. The Common Building has outside dining/seating, inside dining table, TV/lounge area and brochure information. All in close walking distance to each cabin.

Motel Studio- Queen Bed Buchen

This traditional motel room accommodates a couple in a queen bed. All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV. 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.

Motel Studio- Queen and Single Bed Buchen

This traditional 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. 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.

1 x Bdrm Chalet, slps up to 4, S/C Buchen

This Chalet is designed to accommodate up to four people comfortably. The chalet consists of a private bedroom with executive quality Queen bed, two executive quality single beds in the lounge area with all linens and towels are provided. Enjoy the comfort of a TV and DVD player, along with unlimited Wifi use. 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!

1 x Bdrm Chalet, sleeps up to 3, S/C Buchen

This Chalet is designed to accommodate up to three people comfortably. The chalet consists of a private bedroom with executive quality Queen bed and an executive quality single bed in the lounge area with all linens and towels provided. Enjoy the comfort of a TV and DVD player, along with unlimited Wifi use. 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!

2 x Bdrm, 'Bellbird' Cottage, up to 4, S/C Buchen

Our Two Bedroom 'Bellbird' Cottage accommodates up to four people, consisting of a private queen bedroom, with private door, plus a private bedroom with two single beds. All linens and towels are provided as well as a TV. This is a fully self-contained unit, with bathroom, shower and a fully equipped kitchen facility with tea and coffee. There is a separate coin-op laundry facility in the park, with a washing machine and dryer in close walking distance.

Samson Hill Lodge- Queen, Ensuite Buchen

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, plus your room.

Samson Hill Lodge- Double & Single, Ensuite Buchen

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.

Samson Hill Lodge- Two Singles, Shared bathroom Buchen

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.

Samson Hill Lodge- Double, Shared bathroom Buchen

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.

Farmhouse, 3 bdrm, sleep up to 7 pax. Buchen

Sleep up to 7 guests, in this original 3 bdrm, summit stone farmhouse with covered natural wood verandah for listening to the rain or bellbirds. Recently converted to a guest house in 2020. Private garden setting. Kitchen with dining area and separate lounge area. Short walk to cafe. Landscaped setting. Great for families and friends.
Bathroom with shower/vanity/ toilet plus an extra 1/2 bath toilet. Outdoor covered seating. Heat pump and fireplace.
Two queen bedrooms and third bedroom has a double and a single bed.

Papatowai Store Buchen

The Papatowai Motel unit is currently closed.

Non-Powered Vehicle Site- single adult Buchen

Our non-powered vehicle sites are located on packed pebble all-weather surface and many 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.

Powered Site- single adult Buchen

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) Buchen

Special Honeymoon rate

Powered Site Caravan/tent on Grass Buchen

A limited number of sites are available with power please specify tent size and intended use of power. Weather dependent.

STAY 3 NIGHTS AND SAVE! CHALET up to 4 guests Buchen

Treat yourself to our modern One-bedroom luxury chalet and save with a great multi-night room rate! This Chalet is designed to accommodate up to four people comfortably. The chalet consists of a private bedroom with executive quality Queen bed, two executive quality single beds in the lounge area with all linens and towels are provided. Enjoy the comfort of a TV and DVD player, along with unlimited Wifi use. 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! Minimum stay of three nights required to get the special room rate, if duration of stay is reduced below the minimum 3 nights, then it is defaulted back to the full rack rate price.