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Self-Contained: Self-contained vehicles only
Toilets: No
Booking not required: First come, first served, 8 sites.
Maximum Stay Duration: 2 nights
Overnight Cost: Free
Pets: Dogs on leash at all times.
Cell phone reception: Yes -all networks
Dump Station: Yes
Rubbish: Yes
Inn Street, Owaka 9535
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Clutha District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. ONLY SELF CONTAINED VEHICLES ALLOWED |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs 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. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Must be on a lead at all times |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available. |
Rubbish Disposal |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (small bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of small bags of household rubbish. |
✓ Quiet spot
✓ Friendly locals
✓ Free public amenities nearby
✓ Nice pub next door
✓ Central location
𐄂 Limited parking spots
𐄂 No toilets on site
Parking lot behind inn next to horse pasture.
Great place, really quiet.
Free dump and water refill station.
was a nice spot, toilets clean
Lovely little spot.
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10/10 | 4 |
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9/10 | 4 |
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8/10 | 8 |
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7/10 | 1 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 1 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 0 |
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5.0/5
Super campsite.
A côté d'un champ avec chevaux. Dump station sur place. En plein centre donc proche des petits magasins. Plusieurs toilettes publiques propres à proximité. Juste à côté il y a le musée et la bibliothèque où vous pouvez aller autant que vous voulez profiter des toilettes, vous installer au chaud dans un canapé, brancher votre ordinateur, avec du bon WiFi gratuit et personnel super sympa.
Reviewed 7 months ago
4.5/5
Quiet spot for the night, it fills quickly, came early.
A ranger came as soon as we parked to check if we had a toilet and if it fits in the van.
There are flush clean toilets two blocks away and the bar next door offers showers for 5$ (and a pool table)
Reviewed 8 months ago
4.0/5
7 slots for self-contained vans.
Ranger comes in the evening to check. A water source but no toilets on site. The public toilets are at 5‘ walking. Recommend getting there early.
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.0/5
Only a few campers can park here - I think there were only 6 or 7 spots.
We doubled up on the end spot. The pub next door serves a delicious roast amongst other things - really appreciated the home cooking. Also offers hot showers for $5.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
1.5/5
Parking lot behind inn next to horse pasture.
Public toilets in park 5 min walk. Water available.
Area heavily patrolled by DOC officers for self containment. Officer checks inside of vehicle for toilet.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Lovely little spot.
Right behind the Inn. Wasn’t loud being a Tuesday night. Friendly horse in the paddock behind the park enjoyed a pat. Would come back again. Closest public toilets is at the playground 400m away. Dumping facility was great.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot, handy to the centre of town and right next to the pub.
Tap for water, large bin, public toilets about 200m walk away. Large, clearly defined spaces for parking. Only a couple of other campers were there when we stayed, but this was while Aucklanders couldn't travel so it could be busier normally
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
Great place for a night, quiet throughout the night and away from the through road.
4 vans here last night. View of horses and sheep in the paddock across the valley makes it quite picturesque.
Lovely lady at the isite gave us heaps of info regarding walks around etc. It seems the freedom camping site is in a trial period and will only continue if people respect the surrounding houses with noise etc. Huge bin for rubbish and a dumpstation right there with drinking water- great place for free in the Catlins. Thank you to the local
Council.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
Great we spot for a overnight rest.
As stated by others it has 8 parks and are a generous 4 mtr wide. You could park a 10 mtr bus if needed to. Pently of space to maneuver large caravan to. Pub 50 mtrs away and main part of town easy walk. Rubbish fresh water and dumpstation on site. Well done Owaka. 👍
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Super campsite.
A côté d'un champ avec chevaux. Dump station sur place. En plein centre donc proche des petits magasins. Plusieurs toilettes publiques propres à proximité. Juste à côté il y a le musée et la bibliothèque où vous pouvez aller autant que vous voulez profiter des toilettes, vous installer au chaud dans un canapé, brancher votre ordinateur, avec du bon WiFi gratuit et personnel super sympa.
Reviewed 7 months ago
4.5/5
Quiet spot for the night, it fills quickly, came early.
A ranger came as soon as we parked to check if we had a toilet and if it fits in the van.
There are flush clean toilets two blocks away and the bar next door offers showers for 5$ (and a pool table)
Reviewed 8 months ago
4.0/5
7 slots for self-contained vans.
Ranger comes in the evening to check. A water source but no toilets on site. The public toilets are at 5‘ walking. Recommend getting there early.
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.0/5
Only a few campers can park here - I think there were only 6 or 7 spots.
We doubled up on the end spot. The pub next door serves a delicious roast amongst other things - really appreciated the home cooking. Also offers hot showers for $5.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
1.5/5
Parking lot behind inn next to horse pasture.
Public toilets in park 5 min walk. Water available.
Area heavily patrolled by DOC officers for self containment. Officer checks inside of vehicle for toilet.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Lovely little spot.
Right behind the Inn. Wasn’t loud being a Tuesday night. Friendly horse in the paddock behind the park enjoyed a pat. Would come back again. Closest public toilets is at the playground 400m away. Dumping facility was great.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot, handy to the centre of town and right next to the pub.
Tap for water, large bin, public toilets about 200m walk away. Large, clearly defined spaces for parking. Only a couple of other campers were there when we stayed, but this was while Aucklanders couldn't travel so it could be busier normally
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
Great place for a night, quiet throughout the night and away from the through road.
4 vans here last night. View of horses and sheep in the paddock across the valley makes it quite picturesque.
Lovely lady at the isite gave us heaps of info regarding walks around etc. It seems the freedom camping site is in a trial period and will only continue if people respect the surrounding houses with noise etc. Huge bin for rubbish and a dumpstation right there with drinking water- great place for free in the Catlins. Thank you to the local
Council.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
Great we spot for a overnight rest.
As stated by others it has 8 parks and are a generous 4 mtr wide. You could park a 10 mtr bus if needed to. Pently of space to maneuver large caravan to. Pub 50 mtrs away and main part of town easy walk. Rubbish fresh water and dumpstation on site. Well done Owaka. 👍
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
We only used the dump station facilities - they were great.
The overnight area looks much better than the photos show with a lovely rural outlook. It's a great location close to the i-site and shops. Showers are available next door for $5. Wished we had stayed here.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
As described.
Surrounded by paddocks with horses. Very quiet at night. Can be little windy. Free drinking water, dump station, shower for 5 $ next door and public toilet at the playground 400m away. Strictly self-contained only.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Good stop over to refresh best ti be self contained for toilet but dump station on site.
Great pub grub and locals
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Easy access marked parking bays, most a generous 4 m wide, and along too (about 16 m) so ideal for larger vehicles.
On-site rubbish disposal, freshwater and dump station.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Neat spot in a quiet area with lovely views.
Friendly ranger comes in the evening to check for self contained vehicles. The Inn next door has hot showers for 5$, there's a 4 square supermarket, information centre, museum and playground with public toilets all within few minutes walk. Would gladly use again.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
3.5/5
Free dump and water refill station.
Next to a bar and 4 mins walk from public toilet. View is not spectacular but you get to look over the valley.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
4.0/5
Nice free spot!
There is a dump station and water. Next to it it’s a restaurant where you can get a shower for 5$. There are public toilets at 200m :)
Reviewed over 4 years ago