Well worth a visit!

Short track down to a wooden shed/lookout point. We saw 4 Yellow Eyed penguins and 3 sea lions. Be prepared for the wind as it is very exposed, and binoculars are a must. Not walking distance from the town, so best to drive here, ample parking.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

Visited in search of seals and penguins.

No penguins but some fun sea lions lolling around - don’t get too close.

Gorgeous beach, very steep uphill climb back to the car park - good workout for your calves! Worth it despite the lack of penguins.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

Large, level, gravel area for many camper vans and tents.

Very remote, super quiet and peaceful. Just lovely. Only a few sandflies during our stay. Lovely walks around the area and this is the last campsite before Milford Sound (50 min drive). Several drop loos, sheltered areas for cooking or keeping out of the rain, and even fire pits scattered around. I did not have a problem paying $13 per person, the DOC put a lot of work into places like these, and in protecting the environment. Thanks for providing such a lovely space.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

Fantastic place for an easy stroll.

900m walk out to the lighthouse on a well maintained track. Heard the seals before we saw them. Absolutely stunning views. Well worth it.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

Basics gravel, but level pitches, right in the town centre, and in walking distance to everything; shops, bars, walks and the glacier tours.

We were parked in a bay of two pitches which had hedges separating from other bays. We parked so that our camper was actually pretty private, despite the small space. We had a lovely large picnic bench, and had a fantastic view of the glacier and mountains. Free showers in porta-cabin style buildings. Accept that you’re going to pay more for less in this high-tourist area. We had a very pleasant stay, and in perfect weather.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

We arrived into Wanaka on a very hot late summer Friday night and all campsites were booked up, except this one.

You can’t book here (or couldn’t when we visited), it works on a first-come first-served basis, and the i-Site told us to visit here on the off chance. We did and took the campsite’s last remaining plot, a non-powered site right at the bottom and close to the lake with unspoilt views. In places like this you should expect to pay higher prices, so it didn’t bother us, we were just delighted to be able to stay in such a beautiful place. We decided to stay an extra 2 nights and moved to a powered site, still with a stunning view. Facilities are fine, paid showers. Can get dusty in good weather, not a problem for us though. We hired bikes from the campsite (very basic) and cycled around the headland to the town (I think 6ish miles) which was fab. If you accept you might have to pay more, I would recommend here. I think it would be nicer than the other campsites closer to the town...

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

A good place to find a bargain.

We only visited to see if we could sell them a surf board, they don’t buy, just sell. Large place, easy to find.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

Another perfect free campervan spot.

Lovely place to park up, especially if you get a space looking right into the sea. Beautiful new flush loo unit with cold outdoor shower. We stayed here en route down the west coast. Highly recommend.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

We had a great time with these guys.

Spent the whole day out on the water, saw all kinds of marine life, and even had a fresh oyster! Glorious sunshine, beautiful scenery and good company. Highly recommend.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

Lovely place to stop off when driving through Haast pass.

My partner climber all the way up the waterfall (he told me it was very cold!) and found lots of place to explore. Clear blue water, looks incredible. Lots of rock stacks, unsure of their symbolism. A really lovely place to be for a rest.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

A lovely stretch of coastline/countryside with many outdoor activities.

We did the Adrenaline Forest zip lining activity which was a great way to spend a few hours. And a nice walk along the reserve. Worth visiting to mill away a few hours.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

2 adults on a powered pitch mid March.

We stayed due to the proximity to the airport as we were returning our camper there the next morning. We were fully aware of the proximity to the motorway and airport, and hence accepted we would be disturbed but traffic - which we were. I would only recommend if you desperately need to be so close to the airport, otherwise I’m afraid this place was soulless, and I’m sure better alternatives exist.

Dan was very helpful however in helping us with the terrible WiFi, which still didn’t really work...

Showers available but I couldn’t bring myself to use it, it wasn’t the cleanest or the most inviting.

Not worth the money, you’re paying for the closeness to the airport, and little else.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

Lovely 45 min(ish) walk to the tunnels.

We were pleased we walked the route in flip flops as we could explore the tunnels - the water is freezing however! But it’s only ankle deep max. Spotted some glow worms. The second tunnel was inaccessible, appeared to have some work going on, so we turned around and walked back through it. Definitely take a head torch.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

Decided to stop off for lunch here whilst driving between the glacier and Wanaka.

Beautiful place, not great surf though, and I did not expect sandflies, but they were out on force! Worth a stop if you can beat the sandflies.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

We had a great stay here after a lovely big morning walk and afternoon rafting on the river.

Beautiful spot right next to the river, with added fishing rods and kayaks to peruse the water. Very good value for money and good facilities also.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

2 adults on a powered pitch mid March.

We had a lovely stay, mainly due to the uninterrupted view over the beach and gorgeous weather. Facilities in good working order - although showers are push button operated, which is annoying for washing hair etc. My partner informs me we also had to pay $2 to use the dump station hose?

Stay here instead of in town, quieter, more spacious and better value for money.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

Stunning views and a fantastic place for a walk, run or cycle.

Easy access for campervans, free parking and drop loos available. We had a picnic at the top, but it was a little too windy. Don’t waste your time and money on the Gondola, you have the same (if not better) views here! And there is so much to explore. Lots of old military bunkers etc. Highly recommend.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

Popular spot.

We arrived late afternoon and managed to squeeze in. Very busy, noisy at times but it did for a night of free camping. Toilets available (not terrible, but no lighting). Lovely walk along the shore.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018