Michael Taing
South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Gore ▷
3.5/5
Nice spot although close to the main highway so you hear every car pas by @100kph.
Not much to do. Only suitable for self contained. Occasional idiots beeping as they drive by. But hey, it's a free site, so enjoy it for what it is and don't expect it to be a Top 10 park. Would I stay again? Yep.
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
0.5/5
I'll start with the positives.
Kitchen is well equipped, clean and amongst the best I've used. Coin operated laundry is well equipped with commercial machines $4 per wash and $4 dry. Reasonable prices. Now the negatives: too many "rules": "turn off all lights after use"- the whole amenities area is pitch black because the owner switches off all the lights. "Don't feed ducks or they are your pets and you take them home"- this is posted EVERYWHERE-( yes, we get it)
Playground is very basic and dated. Smoking area is in the playground area!! Pool table is $4 a game. Table tennis table but no bats or balls. Wifi didn't work. When we arrived, the women's bathroom was under renovation and communal men/women bathroom and showers- but full rates still applied despite the inconvenience and building noise. Obviously the owners are super thrifty with electricity- signs everywhere to the effect of 'turn off lights and turn off heaters',
'don't do this, don't do that...". I am a frequent camper but a first time motorhome user. I connected the grey waste line to the motorhome away from the dump station, which I now know is not the right thing to do. The owner saw me do this and WENT ABSOLUTELY MENTAL. I expressed my sincere apologies; I had no idea as the hire company didn't explain it to me and although I hadn't discharged grey water (because I didn't know how to), he proceeded to yell at me like I was a child. Was planning to stay two nights but left immediately. Very dissatisfied.
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
4.5/5
Friendly and helpful staff.
Really enjoyed this park. Playground is top notch. Laundry facilities could do with an extra washer and dryer (only one). Loved the penguin experience. They roosted under the kitchen!!!! Amazing experience for my child. BBQ and communal facilities are great.
Thank you. Having penguins onsite is such a bonus and the playground next door to keep the kids entertained is quite a highlight.
Tracy Kirk