Harbour Tourist Park Oamaru
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Organisation |
Harbour Tourist Park OamaruCommercial organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Open 7 days with 24hr check in available |
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Camping Grounds
Reviews
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5.0/5
Lovely little site on Oamaru Harbour.
Spotless facilities thanks to Zena, who was also friendly welcoming and informative. Oamaru is a lively town and the blue penguins are marvellous.
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5.0/5
Amazing stay !
We paid 49$nz for non powered site for 2 people . Kitchen and bathroom are super clean and tidy, location is perfect, between city and the Penguin on the bay , Penguin even come in the camping after 21pm ! And really nice staff :) would definitely go again if I come near by !
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4.0/5
Both the best and worst place to be if you adore penguins!
The penguins nest in the campsite so if you're sat on the deck quietly just after dark they will go about their business around you quite happily, it's pretty magical! However, there is a huge lack of signage and education for patrons of the campsite, folks were walking right up the the penguins trying to get photos and videos, shining torches into penguin nests and so on. Pretty hard to watch when you know the possible consequences on the birds. A little more effort from the hosts to educate around this would have made it far nicer both for us, but also for the penguins!
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3.5/5
We picked this side because of its location close to the penguin colony.
We did know that there was no wifi, still all the digital contact going through Top10 Holiday Parks we expected a bit more than this campsite could deliver. They haven’t recover from the pandemic yet.
Checking in is very easy, trying to make a reservation is a bit harder. After making one and arriving at the campsite it was very clear to us which spot was ours. There is only someone at the reception an hour in the morning and one hour in the late afternoon.
It’s a clean campsite, with clean and working faculties. The water pressure is poor, the temperature of the water nice. Washer and dryer work very well! This campsite is an upgraded parking lot. We did see that they miss the funds to spruce things up. The lady who was at the reception is friendly and could explain quite some things to us. Overall, the $ 57 NZ is too much for a powered gravel site.
Location is good, was easy to get the penguin colony and walking into town.
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4.0/5
Arrived here late at night after completing the A2O.
Could only see campervans and worried that cyclists with tents weren't actually welcome. The site map was confusing, some better indication of where tents should be pitched would have been helpful - and that the site is both campervan and bike friendly (which it is). Super friendly chap on reception when I paid at 8:30 the next morning. $35 is relatively expensive for a tent site but the facilities are good and it's a stress-free solution to finding a place to stay when you are not sure when you'll arrive!
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4.5/5
Bit pricey but worth it for location!!
Great amenities! No one at office just have to sign a form and put in the box
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4.5/5
Kitchen, bathroom and shower facilities were excellent.
Clean and well maintained. Parking bays also well maintained, and you can book ahead to reserve a spot. No problem with walk-ins either, the only drawback is the limited office hours if you need to pay with a card.
Penguins appear at night, and it's only a short walk to the colony or to the Oamaru main street.
Lovely, welcoming and would stay again.
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2.5/5
Great location but $37 for a solo traveller in a tent!
Very expensive, better to get into a hostel in town.
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2.5/5
Choose this site if planning on viewing the penguins, otherwise I’d go elsewhere.
In motorhome we’re quite tight pitches and outlook even on front plots not fantastic as cars can block view.
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4.0/5
Best location to visit the penguin colony, the Event come to the campground at bight and we saw some on the street in the late evening.
City centre and brewery are also in walking Distanzen.
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5.0/5
Lovely little site on Oamaru Harbour.
Spotless facilities thanks to Zena, who was also friendly welcoming and informative. Oamaru is a lively town and the blue penguins are marvellous.
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2.5/5
Great location but $37 for a solo traveller in a tent!
Very expensive, better to get into a hostel in town.
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3.5/5
We picked this side because of its location close to the penguin colony.
We did know that there was no wifi, still all the digital contact going through Top10 Holiday Parks we expected a bit more than this campsite could deliver. They haven’t recover from the pandemic yet.
Checking in is very easy, trying to make a reservation is a bit harder. After making one and arriving at the campsite it was very clear to us which spot was ours. There is only someone at the reception an hour in the morning and one hour in the late afternoon.
It’s a clean campsite, with clean and working faculties. The water pressure is poor, the temperature of the water nice. Washer and dryer work very well! This campsite is an upgraded parking lot. We did see that they miss the funds to spruce things up. The lady who was at the reception is friendly and could explain quite some things to us. Overall, the $ 57 NZ is too much for a powered gravel site.
Location is good, was easy to get the penguin colony and walking into town.
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2.5/5
Choose this site if planning on viewing the penguins, otherwise I’d go elsewhere.
In motorhome we’re quite tight pitches and outlook even on front plots not fantastic as cars can block view.
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5.0/5
Amazing stay !
We paid 49$nz for non powered site for 2 people . Kitchen and bathroom are super clean and tidy, location is perfect, between city and the Penguin on the bay , Penguin even come in the camping after 21pm ! And really nice staff :) would definitely go again if I come near by !
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4.0/5
Both the best and worst place to be if you adore penguins!
The penguins nest in the campsite so if you're sat on the deck quietly just after dark they will go about their business around you quite happily, it's pretty magical! However, there is a huge lack of signage and education for patrons of the campsite, folks were walking right up the the penguins trying to get photos and videos, shining torches into penguin nests and so on. Pretty hard to watch when you know the possible consequences on the birds. A little more effort from the hosts to educate around this would have made it far nicer both for us, but also for the penguins!
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3.0/5
La personne qui nous a accueillis n'était pas très agréable Rapport qualité prix moyen Sanitaires propres et pratiques mais assez peu nombreux Rien de prévu pour les enfants Bonne localisation pour
visiter oamaru
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4.0/5
Arrived here late at night after completing the A2O.
Could only see campervans and worried that cyclists with tents weren't actually welcome. The site map was confusing, some better indication of where tents should be pitched would have been helpful - and that the site is both campervan and bike friendly (which it is). Super friendly chap on reception when I paid at 8:30 the next morning. $35 is relatively expensive for a tent site but the facilities are good and it's a stress-free solution to finding a place to stay when you are not sure when you'll arrive!
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4.5/5
Bit pricey but worth it for location!!
Great amenities! No one at office just have to sign a form and put in the box
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4.5/5
Kitchen, bathroom and shower facilities were excellent.
Clean and well maintained. Parking bays also well maintained, and you can book ahead to reserve a spot. No problem with walk-ins either, the only drawback is the limited office hours if you need to pay with a card.
Penguins appear at night, and it's only a short walk to the colony or to the Oamaru main street.
Lovely, welcoming and would stay again.
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4.0/5
Best location to visit the penguin colony, the Event come to the campground at bight and we saw some on the street in the late evening.
City centre and brewery are also in walking Distanzen.
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5.0/5
Really nice campsite.
Very clean, very clean and nice facilities, free hot showers. Penguins are just about 10min away, but also come to the campground sometimes. Right on waterfront. You do a paper check-in and pay when office is open. I think I paid 23/25$ for an unpowered site for 1 adult. Would definitly recommend.
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5.0/5
Brilliant campsite.
No office check in just fill in form and pay in morning. Hot showers clean facilities
10 min walk to penguins and some friendly penguins on campsite too!!
10/10
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