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Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Purakaunui Bay Campsite

Paid CampsitesClutha, Otago New Zealand ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

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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 Bay
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    10 Reviews

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    Marie
    May 14, 2026
    Positive

    Large space near the ocean, clean toilets, possibility to make fire with a super view. Beware in rainy times do not go into the grass (several van stuck, you have to stay on the barrel according to the weather). No phone network at all. barrel route on 7km to access it wellined

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    Anonymous
    May 12, 2026
    Positive

    Great spot right on the ocean with spectacular views. Gravel drive in with lots of potholes but well worth the effort. Stay off the grass if there has been rain leading up to your stay as one young couple found out - bogged and needed a tow out.

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    Sam
    Apr 22, 2026
    Positive

    Stunning DOC campsite. Beautiful views. Be careful where you park as the field can get quite muddy and a Campervan got stuck when we were there and had to be towed out.

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    Essi
    Mar 27, 2026
    Positive

    Spacious grass field. Lots of space. Toilets were in good condition. We stayed for one night. It rained all night and the wind was strong. The bushes around the field protected us from the wind quite well, but in the morning the field was quite muddy. Remember to reserve a place in advance to avoid a fine.

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    Bruno
    Mar 14, 2026
    Positive

    By far my favorite campsite!! Clean toilets but no shower, no phone signal, great place to swim! I highly recommend

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    Katrina
    Mar 6, 2026
    Positive

    Stunning campsite, would recommend coming early to get a nice spot facing the beach. Thereโ€™s basic drop toilets and untreated water. No phone reception.

    Anonymous
    Dec 26, 2025
    Positive

    Beautiful campsite, cliff and sea, surrounded by sheep. Many locals come for several days to surf. The access road is easy. Pay in advance on the website or on site with exact change in the envelope provided. Fires are permitted.

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    Ivo
    Nov 27, 2025
    Neutral

    Nice, well mantained road to the campsite. 3 long drop toilets, heaps of place. No watter was running there.. No mobile service. No seals and no pinguins arround, but heaps of lovely sheeps around.

    ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท
    Anonymous
    Oct 20, 2025
    Positive

    Beautiful doc site ! The view is breathtaking. A lot of spots to park, but not very convenient because very bumpy ! Toilets clean.

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    Anonymous
    May 29, 2025
    Positive

    Nice views without people.Gravel road ok but safe turning in wet conditions only in cattle stops or at the toilets where I also parked.Otherways grass around looked too boggy and muddy.