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Please note:

Infants under 3yrs are free, please add them to your booking notes, not to the Children field

During some holidays and long weekends minimum booking rules apply. please call if you are having issues making a booking.

Our Pricing

Campsite Single: $25 per night

Campsite Double: $45 per night

Power: $5 per site, per night

Large Cabins: $110 for 1 night or $100 per night for 2 or more nights

Small Cabins: $100 for 1 night or $90 per night for 2 or more nights

Extra Adults: $20

Extra Children: $15

Infants under 3yrs : Free

Sites & Rates

Camp Site

lots of powered and unpowered sites throughout the camp including the estuary waterfront.

Details

  • Guests: 6
  • View: Estuary and native bush

Prices start at: $25 per night

Large Family Cabin – Sleeps 5

Shared Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Facilities

Room has Jug, Toaster, Fridge and Heater

Details

  • Guests: 5
  • Bed Type: Double + Single Bunks + Trundler

Prices start at: $110 per night

Small Family Cabin- Sleeps 5

Shared Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Facilities

Room has Jug, Toaster, Fridge and Heater

Details

  • Guests: 5
  • Bed Type: Single over Double Bunk + Single Bunks

Prices start at: $100 per night

Small Family Cabin – Sleeps 4

Shared Kitchen, Bathroom and Laundry Facilities

Room has Jug, Toaster, Fridge and Heater

Details

  • Guests: 4
  • Bed Type: Double + Single Bunks

Prices start at: $100 per night

Local Activities

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Nature walks

The Catlins offers a diverse range of walking tracks that showcase the region’s wild beauty — from coastal trails with sweeping ocean views to tranquil forest paths leading to hidden waterfalls and native wildlife. Explore favourites like the Nugget Point Lighthouse Walk, McLean Falls, and the Catlins River Walk, or discover shorter strolls through lush bush and along serene beaches. Whether you’re after a leisurely wander or a full-day adventure, the Catlins’ network of tracks promises breathtaking scenery and a true connection with nature.

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Recreation reserve and domain

Enjoy a relaxing visit to the recreation reserve, where a short bush walk winds beside the estuary. There’s also a spacious domain—perfect for kicking a ball around with the kids or simply soaking in the surroundings.

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Golf course

The local Pounawea golf club is a great place to unwind and play a few rounds of golf

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Playground

Just a short stroll from the campground, you’ll find a local playground where the kids can burn off some energy while you relax nearby.

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Recreational Fishing

Recreational fishing in the Catlins, offers both rewarding saltwater and freshwater experiences set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty. Along the rugged coastline, anglers enjoy casting from beaches and rocky points for species like blue cod, trumpeter, and kahawai. Inland, the region’s rivers and streams—such as the Catlins and Owaka Rivers—provide excellent freshwater fishing for brown trout and whitebait. Whether you’re drifting a line in a quiet river valley or surfcasting on a windswept shore, the Catlins combine pristine waters, dramatic scenery, and peaceful solitude for a truly memorable fishing experience.

Contact details

1 Park Lane, Pounawea
027 7000 454
office@pounaweamotorcamp.co.nz
Office open 1pm-8pm every day