Reviews of Catlins - Newhaven Holiday Park, Surat Bay. (Travel Agency) in Dunedin (Otago).

Catlins - Newhaven Holiday Park, Surat Bay

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Catlins - Newhaven Holiday Park, Surat Bay

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324 Newhaven Road, RD 1, Catlins, 9585, Owaka 9585, New Zealand

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We loved it here, felt right at home. Good facilities, sweet powered park with a view of the bay and the Sea Lions... Wow they're too cool! Don't go walking near the dunes! We accidentally disturbed nesting birds (little black guys with long orange beaks), they were none too happy about that, but GREAT parents! ❤️

Stayed with some friends - we had booked 2 six man tent pitches with electric hook up over the newyear period Cannot fault this campsite at all! Great views, direct access to the beach, friendly & helpful owners, clean facilities. We will be back for sure

Fantastic accommodation, Surat Bay and semi-resident sea lions are right on the door step. Accommodation is to a high standard for its remote setting. Highly recommend!

Just home from 3nights here.. fabulous place , everything you need and great helpful hosts.. absolutely stunning views along the beach. Perfect place to base ourselves for exploring The Caitlins.. thanks for clean tidy warm cabin.. will definitely be back.

We stayed here for three nights on a power site right close to the beach.Waking up each morning to the sounds of native birds ie bellbirds,Tui's,Fantails&Woodpigeon etc. Very clean bathrooms&kitchens and dining room and tv room. We will stay here again.

This is a great camping ground. Extremely clean and well appointed thank you, and a perfect setting on the beach. Will definitely be back

This camp was the friendliest camp we have been to all holiday. So accommodating and a lovely place to chillax. Recommend to all

We stayed a week here and it was superb.Nice big clean cabin with a small fridge .Lovely hot showers and clean kitchen. Peaceful .Surat bay was breathtaking- saw sea lions on the beach, and crystal clear water for swimming. Hats off to the Hosts they were lovely to my son and kept him entertained and had suggestions on sights to include him.Would love to come back one day.

Beautiful place, lovely owners. Quick and easy access down to the beach with amazing views and lots of interesting wildlife. Reception had a great selection of moves free to watch. Would go there again

A wee gem, well equipped units and the best camping ground we stayed at on our trip. Clean and friendly helpful owners who offered valuable advice on exploring the Catlins. Perfect access to the 3km beach. Definitely recommend, free wifi and because they rely on rain water happy to keep the showers short. Thanks, will definitely recommend to others.

Run by a lovely Canadian and her husband, this is a gem of a place. Beautiful views, direct access to the breathtaking beach, and great amenities that are clean and tidy. The place runs on rain water so be mindful of your water usage, but that isn’t a bother. You still have a full kitchen, shower ($2 / 5 min), and laundry access. Best of all, you have a chance to see both Fur Seals and Sea Lions (more rare) on the nearby beach. I highly recommend this as a 2-3 day stop to explore the surrounding areas. Tip: book camp site #1 for its spectacular view and highest level of privacy.

Absolutely loved this place! While it is small, the staff member who greeted us (presumably the owner) was super friendly. The price is reasonable even with the added cost of the shower ($2 for 5 minutes as they rely on rain water) but wifi is free AND it's fast. The camp backs onto the beach that is home to Sea Lions! I'll be recommending this place to everyone I know and can't wait to be back

Stayed 2 nights here and really enjoyed it. Kitchen and lounge were clean and good, and the scenic sites near the bay were lovely. We saw sea lions on the beach and found the park to be in a very good location for exploring the Catlins. Would happily recommend to others, and would stay here again. Thanks.

Beaut camping ground right beside the beach. Great kitchen, dining area and lounge. Affordable camping here. We saw 4 Sea Lions on the beach, which was deserted.

Excellent facilities and wonderful friendly owners.Highly recommend and lovely setting at Surat Bayx

This is quite possibly my new favorite spot in New Zealand, I want to go back there now! The owners were absolutely lovely, the park was peaceful and relaxing, the facilities were great. We will most definitely be becoming regulars here 😊

This place is just perfect!! Very clean and cozy. You can get a direct access to the beach. View from the site was amazing. We saw the southern lights at night by chance and its unforgettable! Really enjoyed our stay. Thanks to friendly owner who generously offered the great spot to us :)

A small site, with friendly and helpful owners. A few of the pitches overlook the beach, but it's only a few minutes walk away anyway. Facilities were clean and tidy (showers $2). For us, the best bit was walking along the beach and seeing the seals and sea lions lying there!

A jewel tucked away from mass tourism. Such a tranquil campground right next to the beach. The owner is a lovely lady from Canada even taking the time to show us our place for the night. All the kids gathered around an outdoor chess game, followed by playing tag and hide and seek. The beach is absolutely beautiful and I spotted some sea lions when I walked up the beach to get better reception.

It's a comparatively small Holiday park but had all the basic facilities. The parking area for campsites don't have a gravel or a concrete base so it got a bit muddy n squishy when it rained overnight. The couple at the reception were very nice and friendly. And it is only a few minutes we from the beach where NZ fur seals come to rest. ( Although we were not lucky enough to see them there)

Our family recently went to the newhaven holiday park for a weekend together 9 adults and 5 children. The cabins were spotlessly clean and warm. Plenty of space for everyone and the beach was a few hundred meters away. The hosts Deb, Grant and Quinn were amazing, very friendly and have fantastic knowledge of the area. We all had a relaxing happy time and will definitely be going back.

Fantastic place to stay. Great facilities. Helpful friendly staff. Beach walk nearby has added bonus that you can often see Hooker's Sea Lions. What more could you want?

Lovely clean and tidy site. Welcoming hosts would stay again. Great kitchen and TV area. Good sized sites for the van. Excellent laundry. Right on the beach and seals on the beach

As the other reviews state, this place is excellent. We laid up here for a few stays in a storm and it was enjoyable. The ladies who run it are kind and friendly as I've met and interested in making their customers stay a nice one. The place is very clean, nicely laid out and in good location. Great place for nature watching. Recommended.

Lovely hosts, Grant & Deborah who picked me up and dropped me off at Owaka for free. They were really friendly and hospitable hosts. Beautiful location and very relaxed and peaceful spot to stay. A nice holiday vibe. Great facilities too. Loved the retro caravan!

What a little gem of a place this is. We’re originally staying one night but it turned into three. Lovely facilities and very clean. Friendly owners. We would love to visit again one day. Highly recommended oh and the seals are a bonus.

What a gem! One of our favourite campgrounds during our 4 months in New Zealand. Friendly hosts, short walk to stunning Surat Bay and clean well equipped facility. Highly recommend!

Excellent stay in a beautiful location! We had been hitchhiking and the woman at the front desk was kind enough to give us a ride to our next destination the following morning. We saw sea lions along the beach trail right by this holiday park, and we played chess on the giant outdoor board. Five stars!

This place is as close to paradise as it gets. The staff is super friendly and helpful, amanities are clean and you find everything you need (including a hair dryer)! The nature and wildlife is incredible - go watch the mighty sea lions on the beach! Highly recommended!

Lovelly place to spend 4 nites.would go back.

Great location could see sea lions front our tent site. Only a small camp ground with limited bathroom facilities but a great kitchen. There was this odd smell that wasn't pleasant.

Brilliant cabins and facilities. Great kiwi hospitality. Close to lots of amazing other bays...esp purakaunui that you can visit and come back to Surat Bay for a good relaxation!

Very beautiful camping place. Expensive and you have to pay for the showers extra. But still very beautiful. 1hour walk to sea lions.

The owners are these two sweet old lady's that are a joy to speak with. They were more than happy to tell us about the local seals and how to find them. There is a free herb garden for visitors to take from and Surat Bay is just a 5 minute walk.

Loved it! Clean & tidy. Great facilities. Beautiful beach to walk.

We stayed in a separate family unit, which was comfortable and cosy. Unfortunately the weather didn't really play ball for our short time here so we didn't get to spend any time at the beach or surroundings!

Just needs more showers and toilets which the owners are fighting to get. Great camp loved our stay

Finally, someone escorted us to the ground that we can build our tent, it never happened to any other camp sites while we’re exploring the South Island, nice! Quite place, clean kitchen and bathroom, but you have to insert $2 to get 6 minutes hot shower. Walking distance to the beach, seal colony, and Surat Bay.

A beautiful waterfall which can be easily accessed with a walking track. There is a viewing platform that gives a clear and direct view of the waterfall.

Karen and I had a really nice time peaceful and quiet great views did not want to leave the unit was awersome lovely hosts joanne

Love this little house. While when we visit, it’s a rainy day, if it’s sunny, maybe it’s nice to walk to the beach at sunset.

A nice relaxing place on the edge of Surat Bay. It's straightforward and simple with comfortable beds and a friendly atmosphere.

Very laid back, clean, and friendly. The sea lions were a real treat. Can't wait to go back.

Beautiful and Peaceful. Beach with white sand for miles only few steps. Get away from the city life and just chill.

Lovely location and owners very friendly. TV in unit not user friendly though

Lovely, peaceful site close to a wonderful beach. We saw a seal on the beach "basking" in the rain :-)

Nice Holiday park, didn’t get to see the Sea Lions, but maybe next time.

Tidy. Nice, relaxing area with good views.

Nice little spot. Lose to beach and interesting to see the sea lions there. Coming back here again one day.

Way better then Possum Lodge worth the extra driving to have great customer service!

Tucked away in the middle of no where.But if you are looking for a quiet getaway, this is the perfect place.

Not really utilizing the potential, bit unorganized, still a nice area

Great place to relax and right next to beautiful beach.

Extremely amazing area, great for a quiet over night stop

Lovely place. Great for kids. Highly recommend 👍🏽👍🏽

Great Host's and beautiful scenery ☺️

Hidden gem, try and book site 1, amazing spot

Awesome place to stay, highly recommended

Nice place quinn is a good man

Very clean & family friendly

Clean and share kitchen & bath room

Great hosts great location

Fantastic location and amenities!

AWESOME PLACE AWESOME PEOPLE!!! LOOK NO FURTHER...

Can see sea lion...

Loved it.

Fantastic place to stay

Nice place to visit

its a awsone place to stay

Lovely place

awesome

Awesome, awesome, awesome!

Great place

Perfect spot. Everything you need for a weekend away

(Translated) Very great campsite. Small but nice. The campsite is located on the beach, where there are some seals to watch. Here you can switch off very well, as it is very quiet here. You can hear the sea rushing and the birds sing. A good kitchen equipment with outdoor BBQ, a great lounge and clean sanitary facilities complete the camping. The prices are cheap and the staff very nice. It can not be better on vacation. (Original) Sehr toller Campingplatz. Klein, aber fein. Der Campingplatz liegt gleich am Strand, an denen es einige Seals zu beobachten gibt. Hier kann man sehr gut abschalten, da es hier sehr ruhig ist. Man hört das Meer rauschen und die Vögel singen. Eine gute Kücheausstattung mit Outdoor BBQ, ein toller Aufenthaltsraum und saubere Sanitäranlagen runden das Camping ab. Die Preise sind günstig und das Personal sehr nett. Besser kann es im Urlaub nicht sein.

(Translated) Such a great camping. We had the best spot first by the sea 😍! Book number 1 if possible 🥰. Facilities were very clean and well maintained. WiFi worked great in the common area! Thank you! (Original) So ein toller Camping. Wir hatten den besten Platz zuvorderst am Meer 😍! Platz Nr. 1 buchen wenn möglich 🥰. Facilities waren tipp topp sauber und gepflegt. WLAN hat im Gemeinschaftsbereich super funktioniert! Danke!

(Translated) Clean and lovely place, staffs are SUPER friendly and cheerful! the park is quiet at night, no light pollution,night view and sea view are amazing! Clean and nice place, the staff are super friendly and cheerful! It is very quiet at night, there is no light pollution, the night view and the sea view are very good! (Original) Clean and lovely place, staffs are SUPER friendly and cheerful! the park is quiet at night, no light pollution,night view and sea view are amazing! 干净又美好的地方，员工们超级友善开朗！那里晚上很安静，没有光害，夜景，海景非常的棒！

(Translated) Perfect. Beautiful place, welcoming people, icing on the cake: access to a huge beach, accessible only from the campsite with sea lions ... a surprise for us, a happiness. (Original) Parfait. Endroit magnifique, personnes accueillantes, cerise sur le gâteau : un accès à une plage immense, accessible que depuis le camping avec des lions de mer... une surprise pour nous, un bonheur.

(Translated) Beautiful location with very friendly people. Right next to the beach where you can walk and enjoy the rich nature. On the beach you regularly encounter sea lions that can be photographed very well. (Original) Prachtige locatie met zeer vriendelijke mensen. Vlak naast het strand waar je heerlijk kunt wandelen en genieten van de rijke natuur. Op het strand kom je geregeld zeeleeuwen tegen die zich prima laten fotograferen.

(Translated) A small campsite with the right services, without big luxuries but that is worth it. Charming. The bay where it is located is beautiful and it is easy to see sea lions. (Original) Un camping pequeñito con los servicios correctos, sin grandes lujos pero que merece muchísimo la pena. Encantador. La Bahía donde está ubicado es preciosa y es fácil ver leones marinos.

(Translated) you can really see sea lions on this beach !! A peaceful very lovable campsite! Thank you!! (Original) an diesem Strand sieht man wirklich Seelöwen!! Ein friedlicher sehr liebenswürdiger Campingplatz! Danke!!