Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
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Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Chalet Cabin
This is a warm, comfortable cabin that sleeps 2 to 4 people.
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Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Tourist Flat (Family Size)
This is a modern self-contained unit that sleeps up to five people.
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Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Chalet Cabin
This is a warm, comfortable cabin that sleeps 2 to 4 people.
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Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Tourist Flat
This is a modern self-contained unit that sleeps up to 4 people.
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Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Tourist Flat
This is a modern self-contained unit that sleeps up to 4 people
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Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park
Award winning seaside Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park, Home of the NZ Sea Lions, 100% NZ Pure, eco-tourism camping experience
Kia Ora - Catlins Newhaven Holiday Park is an authentic 100% NZ Pure eco-tourism experience. Kiwi owned and operated - small, eco friendly, of the beaten track, award winning seaside camp for nature lovers.
Blessed with beautiful sea views, inspiring scenery, quiet & peaceful environment on the Catlins Coast at magical Surat Bay - home to the critically endangered NZ sea lions.
Magical beach sunsets / sunrises, sea birds and native birds all in their natural environment.
Perfect when travelling the Southern Scenic Route or as a base to explore the Catlins - its spectacular waterfalls, Cathedral Caves, Jacks Blowhole, Nugget Point, penguin viewing, bush walks, horse treks, golf course and canoeing/kayaking.
Modern, spacious, self-contained tourist units, chalet cabins, retro caravan, grassed powered sites and tent sites.
Guest lounge, dining and well equipped kitchen, coin laundry - showers. Free BBQ's, DVD's, camp garden, trampoline, children's play house, voucher wireless internet, beach access, sunset viewing guest area.
On the Catlins Coast, we are at Newhaven village - with a resident population of under 20. It is 5km to Owaka - capital of Catlins - (population 400). Owaka has a petrol station, 4 Square grocery store with an ATM, two cafe / restaurants (its good to book as may close early), a chemist, country gift shop with wood fired pizza's, excellent museum, and a local tavern with restaurant.
There is a dump station in Owaka and free drinking water.
On the Catlins Coast, Surat Bay is just 5 km from Owaka. Follow the signs to Surat Bay from Owaka.
Cross the bridge over the Owaka River onto Newhaven Rd, and follow the signs to Newhaven Holiday Park. (3km)
EASY TO FIND US! Newhaven Holiday Park GPS coordinates: -46.47242174228063 (Latitude), 169.7175750895492 (Longitude).
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Summer - 0830 - 2030hrs Check in after 2 PM, Check out 10 AM
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5.0/5
Great campsite, with a great character feel.
Lovely hosts. Clean and well maintained. Beach right on the doorstep, close to Jacks Blowhole. Awesome cabins available.
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5.0/5
We loved our stay here!
The southland might be our top spots on our month long camper van tour of New Zealand.
This holiday park was clean quiet and the perfect location for our morning and evening beach walks! Deborah was awesome and even set us up with a baby bath and infant soap so we could give our 5 month old a much needed bath!
Super cozy spot with a lovely family feel - thank you!
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5.0/5
What an amazing spot… Deborah and Grant are the best hosts and take great care to ensure guests have a phenomenal stay.
I intended to stay only one night but ended up staying for 3 in a powered site. Be sure to grab a coffee from the neighbor and wander out to the beach at low tide to see the sea lions. All facilities very clean, good wifi, and a beautiful spot.
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5.0/5
We found our hosts very cheery and helpful.
The accomodation in in number 3 was very comfortable. Everything we needed for cooking. Water was hot. Our shower waste was blocked but was fixed immediately. Thank you for a most pleasant stay.
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4.0/5
We enjoyed the site so much we stayed for 2 nights!
We were very fortunate in securing site #1 for both nights, which has a fantastic view across the bay. Worth asking if it's available when you book.
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3.5/5
Decent holiday park.
You need to pay $2 for a 5 min shower, it makes sense though as their water source is 100% rainwater. They have 1 toilet, 1 sink, and 1 shower per gender. Lovely walk to the beach! We saw a sea lion. Powered site 1 is the closest to the beach track and has a beach view. Don't forget to ask for the wifi password if you're checking in late!
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5.0/5
Beautiful campsite, gravel road to get there.
Usually 2$ for showers, unless you pay cash. Prices on here not quite correct. Paid 40$ for 1 adult with campervan and power. The really nice lady gave me a spot with direct beach/sea view. You walk 5m and are on the beach. Beautiful walk for kilometers on the beach with sea lions. Very tranquil campground. Clean and good facilities. Would definitly recommend! Wifi included.
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4.5/5
Very nice campground.
Tenting area could be more separated. Beach right in front of the site. Sea lions on the beach.
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5.0/5
Great little site fabulous views beach access direct beside our pitch so good we stayed 3 days extra.the whole area is a hidden gem it seems even from New Zealanders .Our whole trip was great but the Caitlins
were the high spot
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3.5/5
Great location - nice beach to walk to with sea lions.
Camp was a bit dense and facilities a bit dated. Owners very nice and helpful.
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5.0/5
Great campsite, with a great character feel.
Lovely hosts. Clean and well maintained. Beach right on the doorstep, close to Jacks Blowhole. Awesome cabins available.
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5.0/5
We loved our stay here!
The southland might be our top spots on our month long camper van tour of New Zealand.
This holiday park was clean quiet and the perfect location for our morning and evening beach walks! Deborah was awesome and even set us up with a baby bath and infant soap so we could give our 5 month old a much needed bath!
Super cozy spot with a lovely family feel - thank you!
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4.0/5
We enjoyed the site so much we stayed for 2 nights!
We were very fortunate in securing site #1 for both nights, which has a fantastic view across the bay. Worth asking if it's available when you book.
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5.0/5
What an amazing spot… Deborah and Grant are the best hosts and take great care to ensure guests have a phenomenal stay.
I intended to stay only one night but ended up staying for 3 in a powered site. Be sure to grab a coffee from the neighbor and wander out to the beach at low tide to see the sea lions. All facilities very clean, good wifi, and a beautiful spot.
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3.5/5
Decent holiday park.
You need to pay $2 for a 5 min shower, it makes sense though as their water source is 100% rainwater. They have 1 toilet, 1 sink, and 1 shower per gender. Lovely walk to the beach! We saw a sea lion. Powered site 1 is the closest to the beach track and has a beach view. Don't forget to ask for the wifi password if you're checking in late!
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5.0/5
We found our hosts very cheery and helpful.
The accomodation in in number 3 was very comfortable. Everything we needed for cooking. Water was hot. Our shower waste was blocked but was fixed immediately. Thank you for a most pleasant stay.
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5.0/5
Beautiful campsite, gravel road to get there.
Usually 2$ for showers, unless you pay cash. Prices on here not quite correct. Paid 40$ for 1 adult with campervan and power. The really nice lady gave me a spot with direct beach/sea view. You walk 5m and are on the beach. Beautiful walk for kilometers on the beach with sea lions. Very tranquil campground. Clean and good facilities. Would definitly recommend! Wifi included.
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4.5/5
Very nice campground.
Tenting area could be more separated. Beach right in front of the site. Sea lions on the beach.
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5.0/5
Great little site fabulous views beach access direct beside our pitch so good we stayed 3 days extra.the whole area is a hidden gem it seems even from New Zealanders .Our whole trip was great but the Caitlins
were the high spot
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5.0/5
Amazing hosts.
They were so accommodating. We arrived early in the day with no booking. They opened the office just for us and gave us a perfect powered site with beach view. Everything in the camp is immaculately clean with all you need for a perfect holiday. We so enjoyed our stay here and would love to return.
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3.5/5
Quaint pleasant site next to water.
Have to pay for showers, friendly manager. Free internet. Saw sea lions on the beach nearby
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5.0/5
Wonderful, tranquil place.
Stayed a second night I enjoyed it so much. Right on the edge of Surat Bay- beach walking at low tide to see Sealions of which I saw four. Lovely sunsets. Clean facilities and friendly owners.
Good espresso coffee available just around the corner.
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5.0/5
Cute small camp with fantastic clean facilities.
Right on lagoon with walk to beach. Sea lion viewing. Prefect sunset spot.
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4.5/5
Cosy and small camp ground with superb location close to the sea.
Aound the corner were seal laying at the beach.
Clean but bit outdated facilities. But it fits to the cool owner and charm of the location. Mainly blocks and only few campers. Perfect stay at catlinss!
Thanks for the great review Tom
Grant and Deborah
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4.5/5
Great small scale holiday park in beautiful location.
Hosts were friendly and helpful. Great kitchen with lots of extras. Take $2 coins for the shower but well worth it. Really clean and tidy. Bit of a trick getting a big caravan in but well worth the effort.
Cheers Colin glad you enjoyed our little spot and whats on offer
Grant and Deborah
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4.5/5
Great wee spot.
Not huge but that's part of the appeal and guests seem to be friendlier. On tank water so showers on coins to keep them brief. I support this. Kitchen good enough with extra equipment too - always handy. Good advice about when to see local wildlife so we're pleased to experience the area. Nice and quiet and would have stayed longer if we had more time
Thanks for the great review Renee. It makes us happy knowing that others love this spot like we do
Grant and Deborah
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5.0/5
Fantastic small scale campsite at the end of a gravel road.
Facilities are great, kitchen en shared room have a very cosy atmosphere, and kitchen is well equipped. The great perk is that the campsite is close to the beach, for wonderful walks. And of course the sun set sitting area. We have travelled last year and this year for a month with a camper, and this is really the best campsite we have been.
Cheers for the great reveiw Rob you rock. Safe travels for the future go well
Grant and Deborah
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4.5/5
Beautiful location for campsite on Surat Bay next to the Pacific.
Beach access from the campsite with seals and sea lions! Sunset viewing platform with spectacular views. $2 shower but warm and powerful.
Cheers Joanne so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and the sea lions co operated
Grant and Deborah
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5.0/5
Beautiful camp site!
Great view from the campervan (ask for site nr. 1 when booking a powered site, since it's the one closest to the water). Spectacular beach, we even saw a sea lion. Facilities are clean (shower is 2 dollars). Can definitely recommend staying here!
Hi Christin glad that you enjoyed our little park and the surrounding wild life. cheers and safe travels
Grant and Deborah
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5.0/5
We stopped here as our electric camper had ran out of power.
We hooked ourselves up and found the owners to witch they were very understanding and extremely polite and allowed us to power up until we had enough km to get to another power sight. During our brief stay they allowed us to use all amenities and only asked for a small fee! Over all lovely place would stay here!the beach is amazing and we got to see one seal! He was very friendly and came and said hello. Cannot recommend this place enough
Cheers Caitlin hope you got hm in under 200 power stops lol. Was our pleasure to help you two out. Good luck with the next ( new ) model
Grant and Deborah
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4.5/5
Amazing location, we did see seals on the beach here.
New and clean facilities, 2 dollars for a shower and not many so there was a short wait in the morning for a shower. Quiet and friendly atmosphere
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us
Grant and Deborah
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5.0/5
I was on a motorcycle trip by myself camping all around the south island.
This was by far my favorite place I stayed. I was hesitant to stay at holiday parks, but as soon as I pulled up the owners were extremely friendly and welcoming. The beach, sea lions and facilities are amazing and it's exactly what I needed after a long chilly, wet and windy day of riding. I even woke up to watch sea lions playing in the bay directly in front of my campsite. I don't really write reviews but felt I needed to make an exception for this place. It's definitely worth staying if you are by yourself, with friends or with a family. I would 100% come back if I'm ever down there.
Anytime for you Don. It was great meeting you, hopefully w will meet again go well mate and safe travels always
Grant & Deborah :)
Grant and Deborah
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3.5/5
Highlight of the stay was the beach walk to see the local sea lions!
The little kitchen was small but functional and free outdoor bbqs were nice. Free 200mb of WiFi per night was handy to. the only shame was the showers I understand being on tank water means they need to be short but would’ve been nice if it was warm too!
Not quite sure what went on with the shower temperature but they are gas operated so heat shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for understanding about the rain water it makes us very eco concuss. Glad you enjoyed our beach front back yard
Grant and Deborah
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5.0/5
Amazing location - Amazing facilities - Amazing management!
My wife and I are traveling around NZ for a month as our honeymoon trip. We have stayed in many camping sites and this spot had been one of our favourite so far.
It is a great spot with a lot of activities to do. Debra (the owner) could not be a nicer person, she really makes you feel comfortable.
We really recommend you to stay here it is really worth it!
10/10 place!
Thanks for the amazing review Antonio. Yes Deborah is great thats why I married her. lol So glad you enjoyed your time with us safe travels
Grant and Deborah
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5.0/5
We loved this place so much we didn't want to leave.
When we went, the new owners had only been there 2 weeks. Grant and Deb were great. Facilities are great and super handy for a beach walk. Watch out for the crocodiles though. The showers are a pain but they are on tank water so it's understandable. They have heaps of DVDs to borrow at no charge ( but please be honest). I can't wait to get back there one day.
Thanks for your great review Gary. I wish we were on town supply for the showers pain in the you know where, but really happy you enjoyed your stay with . Looking forward to having you back, keep on traveling. Yay for holidays
Grant and Deborah
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5.0/5
Absolutely fabulous stay, great staff so friendly and welcomeing.
Great amenities. Very clean. Walk to veiw sea lions was stunning
Glad you enjoyed your stay with us mate please come again it surely is a magnificent place in the world
Grant and Deborah
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5.0/5
Great location, we had gale force winds, but could still find a sheltered corner for a ciggy and NZ Pinot, what else do you need.
Helpful staff, lovely facilities.
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3.5/5
Quirky site, very variable pitches, so some would be rated much higher than others for space, view etc.
Access to estuary and beach with lots of seals lying around. Expensive showers at 2$.
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4.5/5
We liked this place so much!
Nice view, nice campsite, nice staff. Good walk on the beach to the sea lions. Windy!
