Pounawea Grove Motel

Fiordland & Southland


More sophisticated than the average motel, Pounawea Grove has a boutique feel thanks to its roomy units with sharp, modern bathrooms, kitchenettes and plush textiles. Throw in a warm welcome and the bucolic estuary setting, and a relaxing stay is almost guaranteed.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Fiordland & Southland attractions

1. Teapotland

2.25 MILES

Get a selfie in this wacky collections of teapots and statuettes arranged in Graham Renwick's garden.

3. Roaring Bay

5.59 MILES

Your best chance of spotting rare yellow-eyed penguins (hoiho) is from a hide at Roaring Bay, 8km south of Kaka Point's main drag. The hide is accessible…

4. Nugget Point

6.14 MILES

Reach one of the South Island's most jaw-dropping coastal lookouts via the 900m Nugget Point (Tokatā) walkway. Wave-thrashed cliffs give way abruptly to…

5. Purakaunui Falls

7.03 MILES

If you only see one waterfall in the Catlins, make it this magnificent cascade down three tiers of jet-black rock. It's an easy 10-minute clamber to reach…

6. Matai & Horseshoe Falls

10.02 MILES

Two falls for the price of one! A fork in the road leads you, on the left, to the graceful drop of Matai Falls, while stairs to the right bring you to…

7. Lost Gypsy Gallery

12.34 MILES

Fashioned from remaindered bits and bobs, artist and 'organic mechanic' Blair Somerville's intricately crafted automata are wonderfully irreverent. The…

8. Florence Hill Lookout

13.16 MILES

Three kilometres southwest of Papatowai, a short gravel road leads to sweeping Tautuku Bay, which can be viewed from on high at the Florence Hill Lookout…