Drive through a small industrial area to this camp where the grounds are
pleasant with fringes of trees in a peaceful setting. The camp has 76 power
sites and ample room for tents. Most sites have some large trees for shade,
easy to access, these sites are only one deep. A swimming pool is available in
summer and a children’s play area. Amenities include a kitchen with full ovens,
microwaves, fridge/freezer and TV, adjacent there are outside BBQs and dining
tables overlooking the play area. The ablution block has dual entry, while the
laundry is well equipped with automatic washing machines, dryer and an iron.
Tent sites from $15 per adult per night and $8 for children. Power sites from
$20 per adult, $10 for children or from $35 for two.

This seaside resort is on the south coast, an easy drive from Dunedin. The
grounds are level, with the 24 gravelled power sites, unfortunately most of these are taken up by permanent residents so not many spaces available. All the facilities are well positioned, clean and modern, the kitchen has a stove and
microwave with a trellised and covered BBQ area for inside/outside eating. The
ablution block has disability suites for both sexes, and the laundry is equipped
with automatic machines. With a choice of ocean beach swimming, or a
shallow estuary for the children to play safely, this would be a great family camp.
Boat hire, a dump point and card phone here, as well as a Superette at the gate.
Your friendly hosts are AB and Bronwyn.

This family orientated no frills camp occupies a sunny plateau above the lake, and occupies a large area so plenty of room for all. The camp has lots of large well-grown trees, 45 power sites and around 30 for tents. The kitchen/dining has full stoves, microwave, plenty of fridges and a TV. A wood burner in the corner and a servery makes it a homely place to relax. The clean ablutions feature four unisex maxi-showers and a disability suite, and the well-equipped laundry has a bath for the wee ones. A children_s playground and a dump site are provided. This is a great are for fishing, swimming, boating, tramping and skiing, and for the connoisseur the vineyards and restaurants are close by. Your hosts are Martine and Steve McDowell. Powered and non-powered sites are from $14 per adult per night, children are half price, and under five are free.

This local Memorial Park looks out over pleasant grounds, but has a lot of
permanent occupants so bookings are essential. There is a small area for
campers with just 18 powered sites on metal/sealed paving. The kitchen is
basic, but has everything you need, the ablutions are clean and tidy and have
individual LPG water heating. There is a free laundry with automatic washer,
dryer and a freezer, and showers are free too. The council swimming pool is in the park next door, and your on-site host is Tom Bell. Single person powered
sites $20, or $27 for two people, $8 for children over 5 years. Bookings
essential if you don’t want to be turned away

Once you get to the beach, turn right and go to the end of the street. This camp nestled in amongst large trees, and surrounded by scenic reserve bush, is right on the waterfront at the mouth of the estuary. With 37 power sites, and many tent sites, you can nestle in amongst the trees, or perch on the waterfront. There Is also access to a private beach through the back fence. You will find a free BBQ and picnic areas under the many trees, as well as bush and beach walks. The central amenities block has excellent facilities, and in the modern kitchen you will find a microwave, gas and electric cooking, cooking and eating utensils plus a beautiful macrocarpa slab table. This room extends to a small lounge that has an open fire and satellite TV. Commercial auto washers and dryers are provided, and there is a children_s playground just down the road. It is a beautiful camp, modern and well run. Eftpos is available and the office carries some essential items. Lee-Anne and Glen are the people to see here. Prices on enquiry.

Kuramea Holiday Park can accommodate guests in camper vans, tents, cabins & we also have backpacker facilities as well as two tourist flats that can sleep up to 16 people, ideal for family groups.

Kuramea Lodge is on the Waterfront of Pounawea, The Catlins. The Lodge holds different types of accommodation, small groups, School Groups and Weddings. Situated right next to the stunning and peaceful native bush and waking up to the sunrise over the waterfront, it’s a great setting.

Behind the Catlins Inn, south of Balclutha, is a tiny wee camp, with 12 tent sites, and 8 powered sites. Unfortunately there is no kitchen, and the showers and toilets are very basic but clean and well maintained. A small laundry area houses a twin tub washing machine. The public dump station is 200m away, as is the museum, information centre, and fuel station. Eat in at the Inn, or grab a takeaway, this area may be okay for an overnight stop. Your host is Michelle.

Number of tent sites - 40 Camp on the coast. Striking cliff faces can be seen from the campsite and Purakaunui Falls are not far. There is a good surf beach to the south of the camp. Cosgrove Island, a wildlife refuge, is off the coast and Jacks Blowhole is 10 km to the north.