This is the first negative experience I've had in NZ after travelling for 2 months.

I've generally found new Zealanders kind, laid back and all accomodation to be super welcoming and good value (I'm from the UK so prices are similar).

This place was just such poor value for money and such a poor experience overall. I felt they are just profiteering from the popularity of Te Anau.

It was over $50 per night for an un-shaded, unpowered square of grass next to a noisy main road and a car park. The hot tub, cutlery etc was all at extra price.

There was no flexibility on cancellation/refunds even though they were very empty in terms of camping sites.

I was even asked to leave please on the last day, after having paid them quite a large amount of money over 4 nights. I had vacated site and was just sorting out food/electronics in kitchen.

It's all 'by the book's which I'm sure they would say but having got used to some really amazing hospitality in NZ it was a bit if a shock to have such a soul less commercial experience.

I'd recommend finding somewhere else- my friends stayed in better places by the lakefront which were quieter, greener, kinder.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago