We stayed for one night in the waterfront jetty zone.

You pick your spot when you book online, and can see which spots are occupied. On the reception door it says book online and they have a computer you can use from outside when reception is shut. Phone signal is limited but they have WiFi $5 for 10gb.

Great views, right on the beach and quiet except other campers. It was mid December and I'd say about a third of spots taken.

The facilities are good for DOC which are usually basic. In the section we stayed in, there were clean flushing toilets (need a code from reception). They're male and female but only have one toilet and a shower/ toilet in each. Showers are $1 for 5 mins, cold works without coins though. There's one washer and dryer - both $3 each and take only $1 and $2 coins together. Can get change from reception in opening hours. There was also a small kitchen but we didn't use this. There are other toilets and showers on site but didn't use them either. There was drinking water but no dumpsite.

Found reception staff to be lovely and friendly. Reception is not always open. I think in the afternoons it was 2-3:30pm and 5:30-7pm. We arrived inbetween those times and they leave the check in sticker on the window and say go to your campsite and come back to reception in opening hours. There's no shops around.

Views were stunning and saw lots of 11-legged starfish in the water from the edge/jetty. Nice campsite overall, didn't have an issue with waiting for facilities but could be an issue if it is busier.

Reviewed 11 months ago

Why no dogs on leads?

It’s OK on highway 10m away, virtual blanket no at doc sites. 1/3 kiwi campers excluded from doc sites because of this.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Pricey, clean with a side of dismissive and rude service.

This place was $20pp for a non powered sight and showers are coin operated on top of that. We stayed in late April 2021, what let this place down was no bin in the small kitchen area, no detergent or utensils. Payed showers on top of the price and the rude service upon arrival and the insane strictness about check in (only allowing you to park your van in a spot after 2pm) and check out strictly at 10am. If you are there later than 10am you are locked out of the facilities and judged disaprovingly if you hang around to take in the bay after that. Despite it being super quiet, late in yhe season with no tourists in the country. Strictly no dogs too.

Although the setting is lovely and the facilities are very clean, I would not stay here again. Both the lady and the guy running this place were abrasive and dismissive which really ruined the vibe. Not a good kiwi experience at all.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

We were with our 6 berth camper and had a great time here.It's truly an amazing campsite with very clean facilities and stunnings views from almost every spot.

Enough picknicktables, a playground for the little ones; It's perfect for families. The glowworms at the back of the campsite at night are a cool experience as well.

More pros:

- friendly staff

- camping shop

Cons:

- coin system for showers

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Love this location right on the Queen Charlotte sound.

We were the only campers and we enjoyed the peace and tranquility of this amazing cove. It costs $18 per person and the facilities were immaculately clean. The shower is required a one dollar coin.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

We were there for two nights and enjoyed the stay.

The facilities were clean and new. And being able to hop into the water was great, as it was really warm weather while we stayed.

It is not an especially beautiful campground setting but the view of the sound is really stunning to see, especially the sunset.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

We stayed for one night in the waterfront jetty zone.

You pick your spot when you book online, and can see which spots are occupied. On the reception door it says book online and they have a computer you can use from outside when reception is shut. Phone signal is limited but they have WiFi $5 for 10gb.

Great views, right on the beach and quiet except other campers. It was mid December and I'd say about a third of spots taken.

The facilities are good for DOC which are usually basic. In the section we stayed in, there were clean flushing toilets (need a code from reception). They're male and female but only have one toilet and a shower/ toilet in each. Showers are $1 for 5 mins, cold works without coins though. There's one washer and dryer - both $3 each and take only $1 and $2 coins together. Can get change from reception in opening hours. There was also a small kitchen but we didn't use this. There are other toilets and showers on site but didn't use them either. There was drinking water but no dumpsite.

Found reception staff to be lovely and friendly. Reception is not always open. I think in the afternoons it was 2-3:30pm and 5:30-7pm. We arrived inbetween those times and they leave the check in sticker on the window and say go to your campsite and come back to reception in opening hours. There's no shops around.

Views were stunning and saw lots of 11-legged starfish in the water from the edge/jetty. Nice campsite overall, didn't have an issue with waiting for facilities but could be an issue if it is busier.

Reviewed 11 months ago

Why no dogs on leads?

It’s OK on highway 10m away, virtual blanket no at doc sites. 1/3 kiwi campers excluded from doc sites because of this.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Pricey, clean with a side of dismissive and rude service.

This place was $20pp for a non powered sight and showers are coin operated on top of that. We stayed in late April 2021, what let this place down was no bin in the small kitchen area, no detergent or utensils. Payed showers on top of the price and the rude service upon arrival and the insane strictness about check in (only allowing you to park your van in a spot after 2pm) and check out strictly at 10am. If you are there later than 10am you are locked out of the facilities and judged disaprovingly if you hang around to take in the bay after that. Despite it being super quiet, late in yhe season with no tourists in the country. Strictly no dogs too.

Although the setting is lovely and the facilities are very clean, I would not stay here again. Both the lady and the guy running this place were abrasive and dismissive which really ruined the vibe. Not a good kiwi experience at all.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Lovely place but super pricey.

We were charged $46 for a spot by the water in April (small camper, 2 people, powered), and then had to pay for showers on top. There were no easy access garbage bins, just those behind the shop, nowhere near sites or kitchen.

It is pretty, lovely walk, glow worms etc, and super clean toilets. But ridiculously expensive. 10 for location and facilities, 2 for price.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

We were with our 6 berth camper and had a great time here.It's truly an amazing campsite with very clean facilities and stunnings views from almost every spot.

Enough picknicktables, a playground for the little ones; It's perfect for families. The glowworms at the back of the campsite at night are a cool experience as well.

More pros:

- friendly staff

- camping shop

Cons:

- coin system for showers

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Our first campsite on a month-long campervanning holiday.

Very busy (as expected for time of year). Rather brusque woman doing check in, not very welcoming. No dump station. Decent fish & chips. Campsite seemed expensive for the area and you have to pay for showers on top. The small play park across the road was good for the kids; just beware of the biting insects! Nice trail along the water’s edge for a morning jog.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

Great hot showers (but extra money on an already higher end cost) and well stocked shop.

Nice spot by the lake but is near the road - not too noisy though

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Great place for rest and recouperation after travelling!Great facilities.Great view over Sound and close to safe swimming/boating area.

Good to have shop, as few other facilities nearby. Lovely walks in forest. Appreciated the information boards.

Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in January 2018

A beautiful place, great view over the bay, gorgeous sunset.

Friendly and helpful reception. The café and kiosk comes quite handy. Showers and kitchen clean and in good shape. We would stay there again. A clear recommendation.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Wonderful site!

Amazing view. We stayed here for a night in August. Powered site with water supply right on the water's edge. The facilities were spotlessly clean and modern - lovely hot shower for $1. No dump station, but we used the one in Picton at the Challenge garage.

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Beautiful spot at the water's edge, with quite possibly the best view from a children's playground ever.

Really good facilities - spotless and perfect for our needs. We camped in May, and enjoyed the site almost to ourselves. Watching day break over the water, and the changing colours of the low-hung cloud was magical. 20mins drive from Picton, so a great place to stay before or after a ferry crossing. The kitchen is quite small though, so may seem a bit crowded in high season (not a problem for us).

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Stayed here on our last night on the South Island before catching the Picton-Wellington ferry.

Great location and a well kept camp. Bathroom/shower facilities are very new and quite nice. Had a spot right by the water. At high season, it may fell a bit crowded but not an issue for us in April.

Reviewed over 8 years ago