The camp as a whole is great for families that want to get away from it all, it has everything to offer from beach fishing and swimming to the same in the river, their are kayaks for hire to explore the muddy river further inland and quiet bush walks, all coupled with a scenic quiet outlook yet the city isn’t too far away. Rosie and The Operator will definitely be returning for further exploration, when the weather is abit drier…….
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What to do on a grey drizzling camping day….unplug the power, nail down anything loose and drive the camper a couple of kilometres up the road to Waiau Estate for a civilised long lunch.
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The rain overnight was torrential, high tide was at 3am, Rosie was worried the river would burst its banks and carry our camper….well, to the gates of the campground in a muddy drift wood laden tsunami.
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You never tire of watching the movements in the Port, boats, people and tide come and go there is always something to see. This campground has got to have one of the best 180 degree views in the world, we rented a powered site for $40 per night which gives us full access to the campgrounds amenity blocks, this include toilets and showers plus kitchens, TV rooms, BBQs and there is a fish filleting area as this is a campground that is a favourite with the fisherman.
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