Anthony K
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Palmerston ▷
Absolutely amazing place to freedom camp!
Just enough campers (about 5) to share the good spots by the beach when we arrived at about half past 6PM on a Saturday early in October. Fellow campers were super friendly and up for a good yarn. Sandflies were also super friendly, so make sure you bring enough anti-pest cosmetics and/or devices.
Our current spot (per photo) is perfect for viewing the entire panorama of the seashore BUT if the wind direction is just right, the smell of the toilets gets blown our way. Nevertheless, the toilets were relatively clean for a drop type and there were a few rubbish bins of needed, though it would be kind if you bring your rubbish with you when you leave.
Lastly, sunrise is along the shoreline of the beach, perfect to wake up to. Sunset is behind the trees setting up an amazing backdrop along the horizon, and come night time you can barely hear cars as it's mostly just the sound of the wind and the waves lulling you to sleep.
Will definitely go back here given the chance (and after we tick off the other camp sites in our checklist).