Purakaunui Bay Campsite
Purakaunui Bay Campsite
Catlins Coast
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What a place! Not too far off the main road, down a narrow unsealed section - watch out for sheep. Beautiful beach, vast grassy areas, seals, striking cliffs as well as a good surf beach. The famous Purakaunui Falls are not far away. This camp site is definately well worth the trip.
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Sally Sargeant-Hu
Ranking: 10/10
Spectacular location! It was dreamy to wake up next to the beach and the gorgeous ocean. The site was a little busy, but everyone was respectful and outside having a great time! Facilities were simple, but well kept.
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Lisa Greenfield
Ranking: 10/10
Loads of space. Right by the beach. Excellent toilets. Water supply (not drinking water). Lots of very happy dogs around. Seems to be a haven for pets. Totally recommend.
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Karo
Ranking: 8/10
It's directly at the beach, clean long drop toilets and water supply. Don't park on the grass after lots of rain, it can get very muddy. No service at all and a long gravel road to the campsite but it's worth the view.
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Stephen Lindsay
Ranking: 7/10
Quite a narrow unsealed drive approaching the Bay. Lovely views of the bay but difficult to find a flat spot.
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Elizabeth Gilbert
Ranking: 5/10
Great coastal view. Unfortunately sheep may safely graze, and the ground was thick with fresh evidence. Several morons on dirts bikes raced on the beach all through the evening. Very clean toilets.
Hannah
Ranking: 10/10
Great spot right on the beach! They have basic public toilets that were pretty clean. I loved staying here, the view was breathtaking.
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Nathalie Gobin
Ranking: 9/10
Worth getting there. Beautiful beach. Toilets OK. A small sink. Good spot to stop on the coast.
Linda Livett
Ranking: 7/10
The beach here was magnificent and deserves a 10/10. There is a lot of room for camping but we found it a bit too open and busy. A lot of people meant that the toilets were less than clean.
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