Annabelle deMontignie
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Omarama ▷
5.0/5
Could not fault this Park.
Very friendly owners who are keen to help and full of information. Very clean amenities and everything you could want including WiFi. Am glad we stopped here.
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
4.0/5
Great spot and friendly staff at check-in.
We had a powered site (#4) and there was everything we needed. We were close to kitchen and unisex shower/toilet block. Both appeared to be almost new and in excellent condition. However the next morning we walked further into the camp and went to use the free BBQ's and the adjacent kitchen for a beautiful scenic breakfast overlooking the lake and mountains. Alas all of the 5 BBQs were filthy and all of the gas bottles were empty. Very disappointing. We then decided to use the kitchen. What a horror show - filthy and could only find 2 hotplates out of 10 that worked. We were grateful that we used the modern amenities the night before. All up though a good place to stay.
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
5.0/5
First thing to note is that the very well maintained steps to get down to the beach from the car park are privately owned and maintained and all they ask for is a $2 donation.
So although it might be 'free' to some; the small price of $2 is nothing when you have easy access and toilets and restaurant and gift shop and bar (and there is free WiFi!). The boulders were well worth the trip - see them at low tide - we got some fantastic photos. Traveling in Winter means less tourists and easy access to everything. Quite incredible natural objects in a beautiful wild setting
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Palmerston ▷
4.0/5
A very well located spot with nice staff.
An easy walk to Fleurs and the pub. We had a spot right at the front overlooking the bay - one of the benefits of traveling in Winter.