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A Qualmark 4 Star Plus holiday park on the shores of Lake Te Anau, gateway to Fiordland National Park. Offers motels, cabins, powered and tent sites with lake and mountain views. Facilities include hot showers, communal kitchens, spa pool, playground, and free WiFi. Walking distance to town.
A coastal campground at Curio Bay in the Catlins, featuring powered and non-powered sites sheltered by native flax. Watch yellow-eyed penguins at dusk, spot Hector’s dolphins, and explore a 180-million-year-old petrified forest. On-site cafe, kitchen facilities, and interpretive centre.
A remote DOC campsite in the Mavora Lakes Conservation Park, part of a World Heritage Area in Southland. Offers 60 non-powered sites beside two stunning alpine lakes with BBQs, fire spots, and boat ramp. Popular for fishing, tramping, 4WD, and Lord of the Rings filming locations.
An award-winning 5-star alpine holiday park on Highway 73, set on 15 acres with views of the Southern Alps and Taramakau River. Offers cabins, powered sites, and bush tent sites with exceptional facilities including free hot showers, kitchen, pizza oven, and exclusive glow worm walks.
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