Lucy Watson
South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
4.0/5
I think that the other reviews are on the harsher side.
18pp non powered site. Yes the owners aren’t over the top happy but they are nice enough and the campsite itself is beautiful, tastefully decorated and very clean. The bathrooms are gorgeous (look like spa ones) with a hairdryer by every sink and heated. Plenty of showers and free unlike some campsites which are coin operated. There is limited amount of kitchen utensils but they provide you with cutlery etc. if you ask and if you are in a camper it’s not like you don’t have your own stuff anyway?! Pretty site especially in spring with all the blossom.
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Waitomo ▷
5.0/5
Dave was so welcoming, helpful and funny.
He sorted out our glowworm caving, booked it for us and got us transport, told us to try the free nature bush walk before hand too. Showed us round and introduced us to the animals (very cute dog too who would sit with you) and let us feed the lambs in the morning. Good facilities, large kitchen with lots of utensils, sofa area with DVDs and a fire. Limited WiFi but given daily slip.