I had to pay 50 or 60 dollar one person with tent, unpowered, on the other campings.

I arrived here for a normal price and I am very happy with this quiet, nice camping.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Very unwelcoming vibe.

Reception is closed so we had to press the button or call the number, owner stays right beside the property. Toilets are clean but feels a little scary. We used the kitchen, but half of the stove isn't working, minimal kitchen utensil was provided (only pan and pots). The boiling hot water machine is not functioning as well so you have to boil your own water. Theres laundry but without detergent and change machine (we tried to ask receptionist for change but she refused and asked us to drive down the road for change).

Reviewed over 1 year ago

We travel all over NZ in our motorhome, I would rate this camp as our favorite, the toilets, showers, kitchen etc are spotless,the owners are friendly and helpful, next time we are back in Te Anau this

is where we will be staying.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Quiet and clean campsite but missing the welcoming vibe of many other places we've stayed in.

We had a very poor customer experience when leaving as we were filling up water at the adjoining site (we had used the dump site and then reversed into our adjoing site to fill up the water tank). The owners directed us very rudely to use the tap at the dump site, apparently there was a fresh water tap (not marked). We argued that we were concerned filing up at the dump site and preferred to continue to fill up where we were (what are the water taps on the camping grounds after all??). Owner told us that water is recommended to be boiled (again not signposted) and we shouldn't park on the adjoining site because there are water tanks underneath?? (No signage) Owners were very rude and we were extremely disappointed by the experience. We'd had a much better experience at The Gateway in the town centre the night before, wish we would have kept driving on our return journey from Milford Sound and stayed there again. Also as others have said in their comments, it's cash only, so beware.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

We have just left Fiordland GREAT VIEWS Camping site and whilst we found the owner welcoming and the site beautifully kept, clean and very pretty we cannot give 10 stars because we felt totally hemmed

Inn. The site is situated off a straight stretch of the main highway with traffic travelling at fast speeds and using this road without footpaths is the only way to get anywhere. It is a shame that there is wire fencing between the campsite and ground where trees have been felled, from here you get a tiny glimpse of the lake but certainly not a GREAT VIEW.. I did go to reception to ask of there was a track but reception was closed, just a bell and note saying that if there was no reply after 2 minutes to phone a number. Seemed like a lot of trouble to bother the owner for so we abandoned our plans and stayed in the RV. I'd recommend tis place for a stopover but not somewhere to use as a base for doing much on foot I'm afraid. Only place we've found with a hanwashing sink next to the dump station though.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Quiet and clean campsite but missing the welcoming vibe of many other places we've stayed in.

We had a very poor customer experience when leaving as we were filling up water at the adjoining site (we had used the dump site and then reversed into our adjoing site to fill up the water tank). The owners directed us very rudely to use the tap at the dump site, apparently there was a fresh water tap (not marked). We argued that we were concerned filing up at the dump site and preferred to continue to fill up where we were (what are the water taps on the camping grounds after all??). Owner told us that water is recommended to be boiled (again not signposted) and we shouldn't park on the adjoining site because there are water tanks underneath?? (No signage) Owners were very rude and we were extremely disappointed by the experience. We'd had a much better experience at The Gateway in the town centre the night before, wish we would have kept driving on our return journey from Milford Sound and stayed there again. Also as others have said in their comments, it's cash only, so beware.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

5 persons x 23NZD = 115NZD.

ONLY CASH.

You will get 250MB together. 50MB each. Hello. We are living year 2019.

It feels you come year 1995 in Finland, when coming this kind of camping sites in NZ.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

44$ for unpowered site is quite a lot, but still the cheapest we found in turistic Te Anau.

Facilities were very good and clean, views nice and owners fair. I just hate those 250Mb internet thing (not refreshing every 24hours), it's just not enough nowadays!

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

A little pricey for what you get, view from dining room is great, but unpowered tent sites have no view and it’s $44 for two people and a tent.

Facilities are fine, nice bathroom.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Onwer evades taxes by not giving receipts.

Doesn't accept eftpos for less than 100.Misused our CC information when he charged our card for deposit.

No place to charge devices

No kitchen utensils

Worst experience in NZ

Reviewed over 6 years ago

No views - though you would expect from the name.

Charging is prohibited in the kitchen, allowed in the internet room, which closes at 10pm. Cooking utensils can be borrowed free of charge, but caution is needed. Gas grills paid by use time. Fridge in the kitchen is broken (freezer works). Payment by cash only. Noise from the road. On the plus side - very nice isolated tent locations, good showers for free with hair driers.

Reviewed almost 7 years ago

Good kitchen with a few hobs and ovens.

Eating area inside and out. BBQs to hire. Washing & drying room, although seemed to get very busy! Lovely warm showers (free) and toilet room with hairdryers. Perhaps a tad on the pricey side and the staff were rather grumpy.

Reviewed almost 7 years ago

I think that the other reviews are on the harsher side.

18pp non powered site. Yes the owners aren’t over the top happy but they are nice enough and the campsite itself is beautiful, tastefully decorated and very clean. The bathrooms are gorgeous (look like spa ones) with a hairdryer by every sink and heated. Plenty of showers and free unlike some campsites which are coin operated. There is limited amount of kitchen utensils but they provide you with cutlery etc. if you ask and if you are in a camper it’s not like you don’t have your own stuff anyway?! Pretty site especially in spring with all the blossom.

Reviewed about 7 years ago

Can't recommend it at all.

Very unwelcoming atmosphere. Yes the facilities are ok, but you are not allowed to charge mobile phones or cameras (which is just ridiculous) and for example for the use of the drying room you have to pay extra 5 dollars. In general they make you pay for everything... and 20 dollars is just too much for what you get. One if the worst places we have been to.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Didn't like this place.

Grumpy owner. Instructions all over the place, telling you what to pay for the rent of a pan or a knife! Toilets and shower okay but nasty atmosphere.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

The very basic utilities they offer are fancy and clean for the high price they ask for ($20 pp).

Charging is not allowed anywhere but leaving the phone at the reception, and that is only until the reception closes at 21:00. Not like other places, the kitchen did not have basic kitchen utilities and tools such as bowls, plates, spoons, etc.

Showers were clean and free for guests. Other utilities were extra charge. Overall staff wasn't very friendly nor helpful.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

Our favourite campsite from our entire trip around South Island.

Fantastic location with easily accessible walks around the lake. Also the best bathrooms we came across by a mile, they even had hairdryers!

Reviewed almost 8 years ago