Tawanui campsite

Campsite category

Standard

Facilities

Water from tap Water from tap
Toilets Toilets
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Rubbish Bin Rubbish Bin

Fees

$6.00 per site

Campsite details

  • Number of tent sites - 60

This isolated campsite is in a clearing beside the river. Day walk the Catlins River Track (5 hr) through silver beech forest.

Location

Southeast Otago

Getting there

Fishing at Tawanui. Photo: T Perrett.
Fishing at Tawanui

Turn off SH 1 at Balcutha. Drive south to Owaka. Follow Owaka Valley Road for approximately 7km, turn left onto Morris Saddle Road, then veer right at cattle-stop (sign indicating campsite).

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1330818-N4848999

Notes

  • Narrow and gravel access
  • Dogs on leash permitted

Park or reserve

Catlins Conservation Park

Learn more

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Dunedin Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 477 0677
Address: 77 Lower Stuart Street
Conservation House
Dunedin
Email: dunedinvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

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