Welcome to the Catlins Cafe
The home of tasty food, great company and affordable
luxury accommodation in the heart of the Catlins at Owaka.
Owaka - its name means "Place of the Canoe" and located on the main street is the Catlins Cafe. This is the perfect place to begin or end your Southern Scenic Route journey through the Catlins. We offer fantastic espresso coffee using world class Allpress Coffee. Our menu boasts homemade cafe style food, traditional fish and chip takeaways and all the tasty NZ treats like Tip Top rolled ice creams and milkshakes.
If it's a place to rest your head then our apartment style 2 bedroom unit, complete with full kitchen and log burner, is awaiting you. Click here for more Information
You’ll get a warm welcome when you join us so come in, relax and take a load off in front of our roaring fire and enjoy our wonderful fare.
Latest News
News from the Catlins Cafe & the catlins community
Waikato University rolls into town with their electric car
05/12/2011
A team of students from Waikato University have been travelling from Cape Reinga to Bluff in an electric car they have developed and stopped into the Catlins Cafe to recharge the batteries and themselves! Click for more
Free WiFi when you stay with us at the Catlins Cafe
04/12/2011
Yes that's right, whether you stay for 1 day, 1 week or 1 month you'll always be connected and it's on us! Click for more
Free Allpress Cafe Finder App for iPhones users
04/12/2011
Love our Allpress coffee and own an iPhone? Well take the hit and miss out of finding great tasting Allpress espresso with the best little coffee locator around and it's free! Where ever you are... Click for more
Mayor Tim & Gary McCormack Show Sold Out!
01/09/2011
Sorry folks but the show has sold out. 60 lucky people will get to experience outstanding comedy at it's best as Tim Shadbolt & Gary McCormack bring their show to The Catlins Cafe in Owaka. Click for more
Gary McCormack & Mayor Tim Live @ The Catlins Cafe 3 Sep
15/08/2011
Yes that's right Gary McCormack and Mayor Tim Shadbolt will be bringing their stand up comedy show to our Cafe in what will be a great night of fun and festivities. It's limited to 60 tickets so get in... Click for more
