Just us, no one else.

Roaring Meg falls in our ears, a campfire and some friendly sandflys. Self contained only. If you are not a "camper" don't bother. If you are you will be in your element

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Great site.

Views on lake. All amenities top notch. Great recharge site.

We did the hot pools (fresh water, not mineral) and sauna for 28$ pp 5 minutes walk from our site. Very clean, fresh facility. Great value on a quiet afternoon.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

You can read all about it anywhere.

We took the morning 2 hour cruise and had a boat that was no more than 10% full...to early for the busses from Queenstown. We went with "Real Adventures". We got a full on sunny day. (Special because it rains here 2 out of 3 days).

Absolutely memorizing. You cannot do the South Island and miss this.

Ps the drive in is spectacular.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Long drive in rewarded with freedom camping at the lake in the trees.

Campfire, walk to point look out. Yes there are sandflys. Seems like some irresponsible campers have caused DOC to block vehicles from the prime sites in the trees. Too bad still we parked on the edge of the car park and it was great.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

As said by others, if you like quirky, this is your place.

Place has history with humor and absolutely in the wilderness. The mountain river runs right by the site. The mountain views stunning. Mr Gunn's story is all over this place and let's you into what being a frontier Kiwi was/is all about. $15pp no better deal. Non powered ... They run the lights on a generator. So come fully loaded in your Self Contained. Cabins in the site are also quirky with history dripping off them.

Ps shower fired by wood burner...great. 45 minutes to Milford Sound

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

This company is great.

We did Skippers Canyon Land Rover 4 hour tour. Scenery and drive is spectacular (see their website or brochures).

We got a pickup in Arrowtown and a great driver guide (Paul). Great Insights, humor and driving. It isn't cheap $175pp but if you are budgeting for peak experiences do this.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Spectacular, violent beach, see the history of shipwrecks.

My wife was making her way over the bluff to the beach and met a massive sealion coming up the same path. She gave him 20 meters of space and the encounter was great. Be sure to walk both sides of the light house. Stunning sea and breakers over 3 meters when we were there. Don't go down to the surf. Leave that for the suicidals and surfers.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Amazing, We had been touring the north island for 4 weeks pulled in here after the experience of Huka falls and found a freedom campsite in the trees on the fast river better than anything we experienced

so far.

I have seen the other reviews and rest assured they have built new toilets and all is good.

I understand it gets busy at high season and I can see why. When we were there it was quiet.

If you like trees, rivers and stunning scenery...for free don't miss this one

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

After seeing the giant Kauri, stop here for an overnight.

Nestled beside a mountain stream (tenters only, vans across a lovely meadow away from the stream.

Run by the locals, well kept toilets, showers and kitchen.

Nice to camp in the trees.

Friendly atmosphere with campers and staff alike.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Efficient full service site.

Short steps to a lovely beach. Some traffic noise as site is close to the main road.

500 meter walk to town and boutique shops and grocery store.

Great place close to Auckland to load up and find more "nature" sites going north. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Outstanding.

Run by a beautiful lady with over 60 years of horse experience

Over 100 horses.

The guides are from all over the world and great. We took the 2 hour ride out onto the ranchs dunes right on the beach and in the surf. My wife had tears in her eyes. Quite an experience. We lingered after and had a great Kiwi burger. Highly recommend if into horses.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Immaculate small campground.

Showers, toilets, kitchen, barbecue top notch. Owner takes pride. Unique rope powered raft over estuary to dunes and magnificent beach with good surf when we were there.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago