We got the last space 3.30pm and many people drove past after that so get here early.

Quieter than expected for a car park. Handy for town. Flushing public toilets a 3 minute walk. Saw a tap that said $2 for water but didn’t use it as we had filled up at the potable water tap outside the Duvauchelle campsite that is free.

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

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

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

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

Emailed ahead and got the last space for a 2 night stay as we were doing the Tongariro crossing.

Staff very helpful and we got the shuttle service booked with pick up right across the road. Free hot tub was lovely after the day’s hike. Only 2 showers but never had to wait. Used the modern washing machines/dryers. Water connection for each site but no dump station for miles! Did the Hike bought the T-Shirt.

Reviewed almost 6 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

Nice place and friendly jolly staff.

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

Reviewed almost 6 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 almost 6 years ago

Our first dry camp and it was lovely.

Shells on the beach and wading birds everywhere. Watch out for the waters edge at low tide as it is very boggy.

Reviewed almost 6 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 almost 6 years ago