Really nice campground with the best access to Abel Tasman.

Nice pitches, lots of shady options, a bit randomly spaced but in a nice way, not all lined up neatly. Facilities were really good, clean, not too busy and free hot showers with good pressure :)

Stayed 3 nights, kayaked with Kahu Kayaks one day which was walkable from the camp.

$65 a night for two people on a powered site, which I thought was good for the area.

We let reception know that one of the toilet blocks was a bit stinky from our pitch over night, it’s bound to happen every now and then when you’re out in the bush! Although the response was slightly mardy and I didn’t receive an apology or polite customer service voice, they did offer to move us and put us in an equally nice spot further away.

The shop at reception has stuff you might need urgently, as well as ice creams and wine. There’s a coffee cart in the mornings, and you can swim in the swimming hole up in the bull paddock. You can walk to a few different food options, I recommend the Fat Tui.

Lots of Weka and Pukeko on site which I love.

Overall, can’t knock it, it’s a proper nice rural campsite vibe right on Abel Tasmans doorstep.

Reviewed 13 days ago

We loved this place to stop for a couple of peaceful days while our van was in the garage.

Julie is such a lovely generous woman. We got chatting and said she’s spent the last 5 years getting rid of unwanted long term and returning people, from before she ran it, who made campers uncomfortable.

She cares about the area too, she’s opening a pizza shop in town in a place that sat empty for a long time. If you don’t mind shabby, it’s very quiet and easy going. Theres chickens and dogs that roam around which are very friendly, as well as goats and sheep that don’t stray too far from Julie’s house.

I have seen quite a few people a little lost as they can’t get in touch/find Julie when they arrive later on, she can be very laid back haha. Everything could be renovated, sure, but it all works and does the job for a cheap price so who cares. The kitchen is stocked up, the toilets are clean, and the shower rooms are huge.

Everything’s cheap, laundry’s free, can’t complain.

Reviewed 10 days ago

Great spot for doing wine tours.

It’s right on the road so a mixed bag of spots. Ours on the creek side was quiet and private in a hedged in area, but there’s some spots right next to the road which I wouldn’t be keen on.

The kitchen, toilets and showers were very clean and well stocked. Free showers, press a button for 10 minutes of hot water.

The lady on reception was very friendly, pointed out where to swim in the creek, a 5 minute walk to a decking where you can jump off or climb down to the water.

It’s within 15km of renwick so we were picked up by a shuttle for a wine tour from here.

They were doing some cleaning of buildings and renovating the kids play park, the site is very well taken care of.

Very quiet and relaxed site, would recommend if you want to see the some Marlborough vineyards! Blenheim is so close by too for supermarkets and food and drink.

Reviewed 20 days ago

Loved this tucked away little site.

Came November: arrived and couldn’t see a soul about! Found Ashley and he was very friendly and let us pick a spot. It was due to rain from the afternoon and all night so we wanted to do some cooking. The kitchen had everything we needed, space to sit and wash up. The toilets and showers are so basic that it’s class.

Loved the peace and quiet, the birds, the walk up over the hill to the sea. Proper little hidden rural basic campsite. Nothing fancy, but got everything you need. Wish we stayed longer but the weather was awful!

Be aware: the long winding gravel road down to site got muddy in the rain and we slid a few times in our hiace getting back up it. There’s no service either so be prepared to pay a few dollars for wifi or just enjoy the peace!!

Reviewed 2 months ago