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Campground in Clutha, Otago New Zealand
Purakaunui Bay Campsite - From $10
Striking cliff faces can be seen and Purakaunui Falls are not far. There is a good surf beach south of the camp. Cosgrove Island, a wildlife refuge, is off the coast and Jacks Blowhole is 10 km to the north.
NOTE: The farmland near this campsite is a private land. There are numerous signs on the boundary fences which tell people to seek permission before they enter, please respect them!
In Aotearoa New Zealand DOC is focussed on protecting our nature, history and culture. We want to show visitors to public conservation land how to visit the Kiwi way.
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Requires cash to pay camping fees as there is no signal down on the site and a long drive back to a main road. Beautiful beach to wake up to, we enjoyed a walk before bed and again in the morning. Imagine it is beautiful spot in the summer when it is warmer to sit out. There was quite a few campers there in the evening. Sunrise was spectacular to see. We hadn't planned on staying but didn't want to leave. The toilets were a little grim, long drop toilets which were not very clean.
Great views - very muddy so definitely stay off the grass, our car got stuck in the bog and had to be pushed out with help of a kind stranger!
First thing to note is that you will get no signal on site, so if booking online do it before you get too close! It's down a long gravel road with a few steep sections but nothing too bad and it is wide enough for two campervans to pass at anytime. It rained overnight and we still had no trouble getting out, majority of the parking is on grass so be careful when muddy. Several drop toilets in okay condition, no bins, there is water but boil before drinking. Stunning views!
Awesome location, one of the most picturesque campsites on the South Island. Long gravel road to access the site but it’s kept in good condition so no issues. Plenty of space to park, does get boggy (we almost got stuck) so choose your spot wisely. Sea lions also rock up to this beach so be sure to keep your camper doors closed!
Long gravel road to get here. Incredibly busy. 3 long drop toilets. It’s right in the beach and could be great but just wayyyy to busy and not worth the long drive to be honest.
Beautiful bay, with massive beach and good surf. Enchanting but deservedly popular. Long drop toilet. Non potable water. We loved it!
Sehr schöner wilder Platz. Toiletten sind einfach aber sauber. Dieser Platz ist allen zu empfehlen, die Ruhe, Einsamkeit und pure Natur schätzen.
The most beautiful beach. About 6 km down gravel road. Surfing beach. There at New Year and was busy but still managed to get a pitch with view right onto beach. Open fires allowed. Toilets clean. Must be one of our favourite sites of 5 weeks touring North and South Island. No sandflies
Quite a long drive to get to the campsite but worth it. Lots of space and really quiet. Good beach to walk along. Toilets clean.
Beautiful campsite for 10NZD for all vehicles a night but without reception
Address
Turn off SH 1 at Balcutha. Drive south past Owaka until Ratanui turnoff. Follow Purakaunui Falls Rd, to Long Point Rd, then follow Purakaunui Bay Rd to end. Purakaunui BayPhone number
+64 3 211 2400Purakaunui Bay Campsite - From $10