Tawanui Campsite

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the Tawanui Camping Ground is a huge campsite in a clearing on the side of the river pretty much in the middle of nowhere. Drive along gravel farm roads along Morris Saddle Road off Owaka Valley Road - follow the signs to the campsite. There are picnic tables and rubbish bins.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka
Categories	Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass	Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass
Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes	Is there fresh water available? Yes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Must be on a leash.	Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Must be on a leash.
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only
Booking Required	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Maximum Sites Available	More than 20 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. 60 sites - party on!!	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. 60 sites - party on!!

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Number of tent sites - 60.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Crewe

Ranking: 9/10

No overcrowding as plenty of room - lots of trees birds and relaxing. You may be lucky to hear a Morepork bird at night. Approx 15-20 mins to Owaka for supplies and great Coffee stops. Campers have access to 2 x 2 flushing toilets. Water tap avail - must be boiled to drink. The Catlins River Walk is said to be awesome. A great place to unwind.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

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Danielle Smith

Ranking: 7/10

Massive open spaces with a ton of room to find a quiet secluded camp site. Has two toilet blocks with non treated water. Catlins River Walk was beautiful and begins beyond the south west corner of the campsite and travels north west along the river.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

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Damien Constantin

Ranking: 1/10

Flush toilet with no water... Not maintained at all. It's a shame to pay for this... 7km of gravel road to access.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Rosanne van Dooren

Ranking: 8/10

Amazing quiet place, currently no toilets so at the moment self contained price was $8 per person, honesty box. Big place. We were alone it was idyllic.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

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Alex Goddard

Ranking: 6/10

Nice grassy areas next to the river to park up on. However, basic toilets and no drinking water. River walk was very underwhelming.

Reviewed about 4 years ago

FlyingKiwiGirl

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Fabulous DOC campground on the banks of the Catlin River and at the beginning of the Catlins River Walk. Large grassed areas to camp, if you are self contained drive down the gravel track to smaller more intimates area right beside the river. Quiet & peaceful.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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Mike & Jennie

United Kingdom

Ranking: 8/10

Isolated, quiet, excellent walking from camp, lots of room.

Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in February 2012

Tadej Ferjan

Slovenia

Ranking: 9/10

Isolated campsite, near the Catlins river track.

Reviewed almost 7 years ago and experienced in February 2012

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