Curio/Porpoise Bay is situated on the Catlins Coast about 88 km's southeast of Invercargill. Curio Bay is sign-posted from the Southern Scenic Route, which follows State Highway 92 through the Catlins from Invercargill to Balclutha.
Curio Bay Salthouse is your only choice when it comes to accommodation on the Catlins Coast. We provide three self-catering studio units accommodating for domestic and international travelers.
The spacious open-plan units have stunning views of Porpoise Bay and the beach is at your doorstep. This brand new Motel boasts modern interior and exterior features, such as satellite television and off street parking.
No matter what season you come to visit us you will always be warm with double glazing and central heating installed throughout.
This area is probably best known for its fossilised forest, this is one of the most extensive and least disturbed examples of a Jurassic fossil forest in the world which when exposed at low tide can be explored. Porpoise Bay with its beautiful sandy beach is popular for both swimming and surfing. The area is also renown for its wildlife.