The Whistling Frog Resort

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  • The largest accommodation complex with the most choice in the Catlins
  • Escape the crowds, breathe the pure air, walk on pristine white sand
  • ​​Perfect CENTRAL LOCATION for your CATLINS exploration getaway
Join us for Happy Hour and oven-baked Pizzas on the sundeck, lunch and early dinner. Barista Coffee and goodies in the morning from 9 am... open daily! CAFE NOW OPEN FOR THE YEAR! NO HOLIDAY SURCHARGES! The largest accommodation complex with the most choices, in the Catlins. Escape the crowds, breathe the pure air, walk on the pristine white-sand beaches, listen to the Bellbird dawn chorus. ​Featuring our famous Barista Coffees, Pizzas, Wedges, Fries, Garlic Bread, Desserts and Tap Beer, featuring many Micro-Breweries! There are so many unique walks several minutes from our doorstep, the kids will love it! Your pooch is welcome too! The Whistling Frog Cafe & Resort - OPEN FOR GUESTS TO ENJOY! Book your Catlins getaway now... explore this hidden gem in the Deep South of New Zealand.

Site type

Tent sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 12
Caravan sites 15
Motorhome sites 15
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearest sites

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Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

The Whistling Frog Resort

9 Rewcastle Road

Chaslands Highway

Papatowai

Otago

New Zealand

9586

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland NZST (GMT+12:00)

GPS

-46.59194°N
169.35752°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

​Close proximity to Queenstown, Te Anau, Stewart Island, Invercargill & Dunedin. ​​Perfect CENTRAL LOCATION for your CATLINS exploration getaway along the spectacular Catlins Coastal Scenic Byway Summer is a great time to visit the nearby McLean Falls, Tautuku Estuary Boardwalk, Tautuku Beach & Lake Wilkie. THINGS TO DO IN THE CATLINS Travel Times & Distances to all the key attractions from the "Whistling Frog Resort": (Travelling towards Dunedin) Cathedral Caves- 400m (5 minutes) McLean Falls- 3km (5 minutes) Tautuku Estuary Boardwalk- 5km (5 minutes) Historical Logging Site- 5km (5 minutes) Lake Wilkie- 6km (5 minutes) Tautuku Beach- 9km (7 minutes) Papatowai Settlement- 15km (12 minutes) Matai and Horseshoe Falls- 20km (20 minutes) Purakaunui Falls- 29km (30 minutes) Tunnel Hill- 38km (35 minutes) Owaka Township- 38km (35 minutes) Surat Bay- 46km (50 minutes) Cannibal Bay- 49km (55 minutes) Kaka Point- 55km (55 minutes) Nugget Point- 60km (60 minutes) Balclutha- 69km (60 minutes) Dunedin- 149km (2 Hours) (Travelling towards Invercargill) ​Koropuku Falls - 10 km (10 minutes) Curio Bay- 40km (30 minutes) Slope Point- 50km (40 minutes) Waipapa Point- 62km (1 hour) Invercargill (inland via Tokanui)- 92km (1.15 hour) Invercargill (coastal route via Curio Bay)- 107km (1.35 hour)

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  • Does The Whistling Frog Resort have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Whistling Frog Resort dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near The Whistling Frog Resort? ​Close proximity to Queenstown, Te Anau, Stewart Island, Invercargill & Dunedin. ​​Perfect CENTRAL LOCATION for your CATLINS exploration getaway along the spectacular Catlins Coastal Scenic Byway Summer is a great time to … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Whistling Frog Resort?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  7 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    Cafe reception is Open 3pm - 6pm for check ins, otherwise use the after hours kiosk if the cafe is closed.

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