6 Free Things to do in Owaka That You Shouldn't Miss

July 21, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Discover the best top things to do in Owaka, New Zealand including Cannibal Bay, The Catlins Soap Company, Surat Bay, Teapot World, Matai Falls Walk, Tunnel Hill.
Restaurants in Owaka

1. Cannibal Bay

off Southern Scenic Highway 799 Cannibal Bay Road, Clutha District, Otago, Owaka 9271 New Zealand +64 3-415 8371 http://www.catlins.org.nz/index.php
Excellent
58%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Cannibal Bay

Reviewed By RAFwherever

Fantastic walk from Cannibal Bay to Surat Bay. We were lucky and saw many and very large sea lions. Keep your distance!

2. The Catlins Soap Company

464 Owaka Valley Road, Owaka 9586 New Zealand +64 800 843 228 [email protected] http://www.thecatlinssoapcompany.co.nz
Excellent
56%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
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Poor
11%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

The Catlins Soap Company

Situated only 5kms from Owaka Township is the home of The Catlins Soap Company which has a giftshop with everything from sauces/oils etc to giftware, kitchenware, jewellery and of course soap. The shop sits within our 5 acre park like garden where you can wander around the garden or sit at the picnic tables and enjoy your favourite coffee. There is a miniature horse, Lee, to say hi to and a swing / trampoline for the kids. When you visit The Catlins Soap Company, you are not a customer, you are our guest and we hope you enjoy visiting The Catlins Soap Company soon.

3. Surat Bay

Owaka New Zealand +64 3-415 8613 http://www.catlinsmohuapark.co.nz
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
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Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 45 reviews

Surat Bay

Reviewed By Divinginnz - Wanaka, New Zealand

Easy to locate - toilet nearby entrance to walk - cafe (if you are lucky to arrive when its open - it was closed when we went) - a short walk through the bush to then walk out onto a most beautiful beach, lovely golden sand - you can walk for as long as you want to - we were lucky enough to have seen a huge seal which was just waking from a snooze and watched him go from the sand bank into the water which was pretty cool, having said that I was from then onwards on the look out for more which may be on the sand/beach (having been chased once by one a long time ago, its amazing how quick they can move!!). we never saw any more but did continue to watch the original seal in the shallow waters swimming around.... the beach walk was so lovely, quiet and so beautiful, we shall certainly return in the future.....

4. Teapot World

Owaka New Zealand
Excellent
24%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 94 reviews

Teapot World

Reviewed By azzawebbnz - Auckland, New Zealand

We saw this driving along the main road in owaka. couldnt stop smiling at the quirkiness and of course got the picture. worth a quick look. they have a donation box

5. Matai Falls Walk

Owaka-Papatowai Rd Papatowai Highway, Owaka New Zealand +64 3-211 2400 [email protected] http://www.doc.govt.nz/link/c1a52fc27cf042abb31b7baf080b410f.aspx
Excellent
45%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 75 reviews

Matai Falls Walk

Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.

Reviewed By wuvulu - Auckland Central, New Zealand

A nice short walk through coastal rainforest to a very pretty fall.Well worth a stop .Nice falls for long exposure shots.

6. Tunnel Hill

9586, 2390 Owaka Hwy, Katea, Owaka 9586 New Zealand http://southlandnz.com/the-catlins/activity/tunnel-hill
Excellent
21%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.0 based on 24 reviews

Tunnel Hill

Reviewed By C5795TEmichellet - Timaru, New Zealand

Decided to walk through here...it was a little creepy but also rather cool. Had my wee dog with me for company. Not a long walk through and there was graffiti on inside of tunnel. Definitely recommend a torch

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