This is a standard campsite in the Coastal Otago area. This isolated campsite is in a clearing beside the river. Day walk the Catlins River Track through silver beech forest.
This is a standard campsite in the Coastal Otago area. This isolated campsite is in a clearing beside the river. Day walk the Catlins River Track through silver beech forest.
Getting there:
Turn off SH1 at Balclutha and drive South to Owaka.
Follow Papatowai Highway for approximately 7 km,
Turn right onto Catlins Valley Rd,
Right onto Morris Saddle Rd,
Then left at cattle-stop (sign indicating campsite).
Narrow gravel road.
We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter from 24 February 2025, depending on the weather. The Beresford Range in Catlins Conservation Park will remain open.
DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait.
This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 14 October 2024. Last reviewed on 17 December 2024.Tawanui Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 per night |
Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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DOC OtagoCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka |
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