3rd time renting a camper.

First with wilderness, exceptional service and camper could not fault them in any way. Great to communicate and book with. Expertly showed us the vehicle and its workings before we left base, nothing was too much trouble or too much to ask for. Base jumper 2, lovely to drive, economical and everything we needed to live and sleep a true home from home. Power and water allowed us to freedom camp for 3 days without hook up and supply. Warm and comfortable van ideal for 2 to explore with exceptional back up from the team at Christchurch base. We wanted to say so much more but space doesn't allow. We have had bad experiences in the past but won't use anyone else now we have been with wilderness. They made our experience very easy and enjoyable. Keep up the hard work guys and we will see you again soon. :-) gareth and lara

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

great location and nice clean camp facilities good.

long hot showers in clean cubicles. we had heavy rain here be careful if your on grass site as the drainage wasn't that good and there was lots of standing water

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

probably one of the nicest camps we stayed on.

facilities were clean and good and the campsite was very quiet. we had a very good nights sleep here so much so we nearly missed the check out time

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

we stopped here after being caught in the rain and wind the night before, what a great experience.

came in the daytime it was so quiet and peaceful and relaxing. wish we could have come back for a night visit under a starry sky

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

slightly disappointing experience here, the springs are like more of a playground, and even the adult only pools are not monitored enough so its not really that peaceful or relaxing.

the showers and changing rooms aren't brilliant either. if you book an appointment in the spa you can enter the springs through them and use their lockers, changing rooms and showers but obviously that costs more. save your money and visit the polynesian spa on the north island

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

we did a morning kayak with seals experience at the end of september.

quick instruction on what to do and we were out and about in the waves. we saw a great deal and it was interesting to look at the coast from a different perspective. whilst we saw seals none came close but it didn't ruin our experience. we even got to do a little surfing in the kayak. good time had by all :-)

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

comfortable and clean.

the facilities were ok but seemed to be waiting for showers etc as there weren't many. one of the more expensive sites on the south island, don't expect a view, but handy for the walking.

cafe was closed as out of season but visit the fat tui at the end of the track - best burgers on the south island

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

what a lovely camping spot.

great views, quiet and direct access to beach what more could you ask for. the second block of toilets are newer but both sets of facilities ok

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

we received a warm welcome here and the owners were very helpful.

it was quite noisy near the road but it didn't really bother us too much. the facilities were ok but you do have to pay for showers. if your going into the springs though just have one there.

Reviewed almost 12 years ago and experienced in January 2012

great very basic campsite beautiful beach it is well worth the long drive down the gravel track to find.

Only has long drop toilet and cold showers though. Great place for star gazing as there is no lighting pollution. would recommend

Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in March 2010