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

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

Went out each day and we liked it so much came back each evening for 3 nights.

It starts filling up 4pm onwards but big enough to take a lot of vans. Had a swim each evening as can go out quite a way and still be in waist high water and sandy underfoot. Long drop toilet was not the cleanest and a queue forms in the morning. Noticed a patrol car come round one evening.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Literally a car park in the middle of town.

Very convenient and the local showers were a bonus. The ladies there were very helpful and vigilant at keeping the showers clean. Only downside at the time was that there was some public maintenance work going on and they had commandeered many of the allocated camping spots but that is only temporary.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Fantastic location looking up at the glacier.

No problem finding a space at this time of year (March). Flush toilets were fine. Perfect location for start of hikes.

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

Arrived without reservation but no problem despite the Blues &Jazz festival that weekend.

Nice stroll through the park into town late afternoon but walked back along the road after dark as the park was not lit. Used the showers. Only stayed one night.

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

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

Nice place and friendly jolly staff.

Used showers and free WiFi. Walk into town along the river took less than 15 minutes.

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

Thought $60 a bit expensive for a powered site.

Nice location, big site with parrots flying in the trees. Made use of the free hot tub. Office said they stayed open until 8pm but had closed up by 7.40pm.

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