This was one of our favourite spots especially when the weather is right for a million dollar view up the lake to Mt Cook .This time spoiled by the over use of illegal campers and inconsiderate parking

.The very new toilet block couldn’t cope with the overuse.

Reviewed 5 months ago

Great spot on the edge of a small domain under the trees clean and quiet surrounded by farmland .

Toilets old but clean and well maintained along with a picnic area and sink Just over 1km to the village . A nice cafe and second hand shop .

Reviewed 5 months ago

Fab spot large grassy area plenty of room, lovely views.

However due to a very dry summer the lake was dry! Still amazing to see and walk on the lake bed . Toilets very clean .

Reviewed 5 months ago

This free area is just perfect for exploring the city and most of all just a 10 minute drive to the ferry terminal.

It’s very popular and fills up fast but parking on the road side if it’s full is allowed.

The toilet block is modern but sadly has been abused by people who obviously have no respect. It is reasonable and I think cleaned daily.

Reviewed 5 months ago

A smallish area by the river, quite popular.

Clean flush toilets and dump station close at the entrance. A great area for walking and bikers. A very friendly welcoming town. The car park at the Reefton hotel across the road will take an overflow of campervans in return for a meal and a drink. I will add that the meals are large and generous. Highly recommended.

Reviewed 5 months ago

Just the best place to be when there is a red heavy rain warning .

A great friendly little town. A great spot by the river. Although the Reefton pub welcomed us to their carpark in case of flooding in return we had an evening meal there, but no pressure. Exceptionally clean toilets . Dump station. An awesome little heated public pool 5 mins walk away with hot showers to finish.We stayed 4 nights , longer than planned due to the weather and enjoyed what the town had to offer. Information centre a great spot to spend time with documentary’s of the area playing.

We felt safe and welcomed

Thank you Reefton !

Reviewed over 2 years ago

This is a great little spot for an overnight stop.

A bit close to the road but not too noisy. We parked by the trees close to the water at the end . Not many others, clean , good flush toilets , wash basins and rubbish bins. Boat ramp and picnic tables.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

A lovely peaceful overnight spot .

Clean toilets, plenty of room to park in a large field by the lakes edge.

Not busy. Boat ramp if needed. Nice lake with mountains backdrop.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

We were very pleased to spend the night here after feeling quite unwanted at unfriendly Te Anau.

Lumsdon is a small town that does not have a lot to offer but has done a lot to make travellers welcome. The large carpark for freedom campers is organised clean and offers clean public toilets ,water, a place to wash dishes,children’s playground and dump station. A notice board with information on local facilities ie a little laundry down the road, the local swimming pool to swim and shower etc .Four Square shop across the road and great takeaways just past the laundry. This area was the train station and the theme is preserved.

Well done Lumsdon and thank you for a great stay .

Reviewed over 3 years ago

There are 10 parking spaces at the entrance to Taylor’s Dam( was a dam but now a lovely small lake with ducks and swan) The spaces provided are rather miserly and if there was no one else staying we would

have felt very vulnerable. However, others joined us and the park like area around the lake was lovely. It is well frequented by friendly locals and dog walkers . Also the local vineyards fire off guns regularly during the day to frighten off the birds. Sounds a bit like a war zone ! The toilets are down in the reserve. A water tap at the end of the parking. Boy racers congregate in the evening at the area above where we are parked and no cell phone coverage if an emergency call was needed.Glad they did not stay long the night we were there.

Having said we had a peaceful night and rode our bikes into Blenheim and around the park area , enjoying

the bird life . It would be nice of the council to consider cordoning off a small safer area within the very large park area. Still we realised it was free -just pointing out what we experienced others can choose to stay or not.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

This is a large picturesque area with many places to choose from Excellent toilets.

Pukaki is so beautiful with views of Mt Cook at the end on a clear day . We were very disappointed not to stay the night as the wind was horrendous and we had to move on.We will return !

Reviewed over 3 years ago

We preferred Kerr Bay out of the two.

However, a nice bush setting with clean toilets and small simple kitchen area for washing dishes. Not so close to the lake and quieter than Kerr Bay.

Still a lovely area.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

The spot is a nice marked carpark by the marina.

Smallish.Fills fast so could be full when you get there.clean toilets in the domain.

We would not go back here. Campervans are not welcome .

Security arrived at 8 pm took photos of all window stickers then just before 6 am security arrived back in the dark crept around each van taking photos of windows stickers again. Determined to try and fine someone,perhaps it pays for the security ?! It was very uncomfortable even for the non lawbreakers.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

A large popular spot for campers .

Toilets clean , water and wifi. Sheltered or open areas with lake views or not to choose from.

Raining on our visit but no ground flooding . A great stop for the night.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Not sure if Cowshed bay and Picnic bay are one?

But it is a great spot in a lovely bay, camping on both sides of the road bush or beach. This is the first place we found to camp up the Kenepuru Sound .Other areas are closed now.Toilets clean , water and basic sink for dishes. Very quiet and beautiful views.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

This is a lovely spot on the beach, not very big but it filled quickly for the night.

Nice walking track to Momorangi Bay. The long drop was disgusting the worst we encountered on our STH Is travels sadly.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

This is a beautiful campsite with all the trimmings, powered sites, new toilets,laundry,kitchen area with hot water , hot showers ($1)and dump station.we stayed the long weekend so had to book on line

and got the last space. A beautiful lake with walks or bike tracks to choose from.

Only problem was the sandflies and masses of bumblebees! Take plenty of insect repellent!

Reviewed over 3 years ago

This is a great stop for the weary traveller.

A little close to the main road, large grassy areas , toilets not great. A quiet night.We found a good spot and enjoyed the lupin edged river close by and beautiful change of light on the backdrop of mountains across the road . Apparently the name means place of light it lived up to its name.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

A lovely quiet grassy and sheltered camp site.

Well maintained toilets a dish washing facility and picnic tables. Water available. We loved this site . A bike ride to Cust village. A great stop for the night

Reviewed over 3 years ago

A large strip of grass on the edge of the river, plenty of parking.

Toilets ok, water available. Information boards on the areas history .Cafe not far down the road. If the weather is good a great spot but little shelter from the wind. We did a bike ride up to the cliffs and then to Waipahu Point then next day. Nice walk along the beach by the camp.

Reviewed over 3 years ago