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

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

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

Basic DOC site.

Isolated, fantastic views of cliffs, beach with the added bonus of sea lions on the beach. Super stop for self contained vehicles.

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

Ok so this is more than the walkway.

Take the drive to Lord of The Rings filming sites around the area and up into Diamond Lake you can imagine Isengard, take the walk to Lake Sylvain through the moss covered Forrest. You will need the LoTR guide. Nothing is signposted. We went on to Greenstone Station over 3 river fords and back Don't worry they are mild. Freedom camped on the lake by 25 mile bridge. This was a "10" day.

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 about 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 about 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 about 10 years ago

Outstanding DOC basic campground.

Take your time on the drive on gravel road and you will be rewarded. It's all about beach walking and fishing on a monstrous beach. Regulars friendly and advising sharks in the area so pay attention to the locals on this significant riptide Beach. Only for strong swimmers.

Horses grazing on the low mountains and in the valley, great site to wake up to.

Great atmosphere in the camp, friendly. Did not see any staff when we were there.

We will be back.

Reviewed about 10 years ago