Welcome to Catlins Retreat accommodation in Owaka, your home away from home in the heart of the Catlins and just 5 minutes drive from beautiful Surat Bay.

Catlins Retreat provides comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation and is ideally situated for exploring the Catlins. It is centrally located for visiting the Catlins Heritage Trail and Southern Scenic route, the incredible Catlins coastline including fur seal and sea lion colonies and the walks of the Catlins, Purakaunui Falls, Catlins River and Cathedral Caves.

This lovely character accommodation has wonderful large rooms, tastefully decorated with high ceilings and native timber floors. It has been extensively renovated, has 3 bedrooms (2 with ensuites) and oozes character and charm.

The Yunca fire with heat ducts to the bedrooms guarantees you will be warm and cosy during your stay.

You'll receive a warm welcome from your host Robbie who is happy to provide you with local information and guidance on what to do and see in this unique and very special part of New Zealand.