A little over crowded.

Kitchen had some utensils and pans. Used the showers and washer/dryers. Easy walk down into town but all uphill on the way back!

Stayed 2 nights. They have dump station and potable water. Not all water on Akoroa is potable (especially on the east side) and we were told anyone can fill up at the camp sites even if they are not staying there.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Nothing special - simple site.

Quiet location at the end of a long winding road. Showers were $2. There is a kitchen but didn’t use it. It rained all night as per normal for west coast. Short walk to the beach.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Greeted by very friendly, helpful staff member.

Used the showers. Excellent location for the night time penguin watch which went to with short drive back in the dark. Quiet road so no disturbance.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

We arrived without a reservation and got the last spot at 4pm.

Most helpful member of staff helped us get booked for Doubtful Sound cruise by ringing tour company for us and reservation for Top10 in Te Anau. We used the courtesy bus into town and they then rang us to confirm they could pick us up on the later bus home that evening. Lovely showers too.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Waited for the car park to clear after 3.30pm to get a level parking space in top car park.

Comings and goings seemed to go on into the late evening, even after dark, and then started again from 4.30am onwards as people started an early hike. Great view of mountain. No facilities as just a car park but the toilets in the visitor centre were unlocked. It’s ok for one night stay.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Large grassed area which everyone parked around the perimeter.

If there were more people they would have had to park in the middle but lots of room. Self contained so didn’t use the toilet nor the sink. Nice and quiet. The tide went out and lots of beach to stroll around: even if the tide came in it didn’t look like it would get very deep.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Friendly owner who helped us with a fridge problem with our campervan.

Fishing on the river and use of free kayaks. Electric, water and sewer at individual sites.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Better than expected.

Huge space so can’t imagine them ever being full. Showers and washing machine are extra but available. Beach is half a mile long and water shallow so great for kids. Zip line and some other climbing frames for kids. Dump station also. Only downside is no potable water. Couldn’t find any on east side of Penninsula. We went into Duvauchelle to fill up at the boat wash tap outside that campsite which is free.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Very convenient for last night before dropping off the campervan.

Excellent place to come if you are starting as there were so many people leaving “stuff” such as loo rolls, food, detergent etc. Used the showers which were clean and washer and dryers. Friendly helpful staff. Nice and quiet and we had a short stroll over to the Groynes for a pleasant walk in the park.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Very helpful, chatty lady host.

Chose a nice spot for us with a view. Proper flush toilet was clean. Grassy areas and some have space for camp fire.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

No facilities so difficult to say much.

Peaceful, quiet and lovely view over the lake. Nice area to stroll around and maybe do some fishing. Actually area for freedom camping a little confusing so make sure you check “the map” they have posted to ensure you are in the correct spot.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Friendly, helpful owner who lives on site.

Lovely spacious shower room. Convenient to town. Used the washing machine. No WiFi.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Friendly, helpful owner.

Excellent spot to sit and watch the Falls. Kayaks available to rent. Kitchen seemed to have everything you’d need.

Reviewed over 5 years ago