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Curio Bay Camping Ground

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Welcome. From 1st Oct 2017 the campground has been operated by new management including the opening of the Tumu Toka Curioscape Cafe/Restaurant

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Hello and Welcome to the Curio bay Camping Ground page.
From 1st Oct 2017 the campground will be operated by new management.

Address: 590 Waikawa Curio Bay Road, Waikawa, New Zealand 9884
Phone: 032468897
moc.liamg@dnuorggnipmacyaboiruc
State: Waikawa
Zip Code: 9884


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 21:00
Tuesday: 10:00 - 21:00
Wednesday: 10:00 - 21:00
Thursday: 10:00 - 21:00
Friday: 10:00 - 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday: 10:00 - 21:00

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Reviews
Almost didn't book as there were slightly mixed reviews but that would have been a mistake. Amazing location. Clean facilities you no longer have to pay for a shower as other reviews mention. Saw lots of dolphins in the bay playing in the waves. Tried to go and see penguins but were told after there are only 4 that live in the beach so unlikely to see them. Fairly windy.
Nice terrain, big tent places, surrounded by 1 meter of bushes as fence. Even with lots of wind, comfortable. Close to beaches and spot to see pinguins. To see pinguins you need to be at the right moment; information about that was contradictory. We saw them between 5 and 7 pm no dusk. Only 2 going to the sea. Good kitchen, showers and toilets, clean. Office is limited open but can be called. Nice museum at office giving lots of insight in petrified forest with nice animation and film.
We stayed one night, and here are some thoughts I'd like to share. Pros: close to the beach, the petrified forest, and if you're lucky you can spot yellow-eyed pinguins close by too. All just a short walk away. The spaces for tents/vans are large enough and protected from the wind by large pieces of flax and do provide some privacy. Hot and powerful showers. Big kitchen area with numerous freezers but only one fridge. There's also a café on-site. Cons: no shade, really no large trees or so to protect you from the sun we were here in January. It can be a bit of a walk to the showers/toilet block, and the kitchen gets very hot. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the location is perfect if you're on a road trip through the Catlins.
The amenities were okay but could be better for the price of the campsite. Location is truly amazing though
I really love how the camp sites are divided by flax its gives more privacy. The grounds are clean and tidy, with plenty of toilets. The showers cost $1 for 5min which i found was actually enough, all they need is a rubber mat when you get out so you are standing above the wet floor. On one side is the beach with dolphins on the other side is penguins and a bush walk. I personally found the water tastes awful, will definitely be bringing my own next time.
As everyone says, this park is in a stunning location with a variety of options for camping either overlooking the beach or the cliff side, or sheltered amongst the flax. The facilities need a serious overhaul to bring them to an acceptable standard for the fees. Sadly as there isn't any nearby competition I expect that's a long way off. Beautiful area for seeing dolphins and penguins and nice swimming in Porpoise Bay.
nice camping, nice stuff great location, we could swim with dolphins and seals and saw yellow eyed penguins, just amazing,
Curio Bay. Nice campground contrary to some of the feedback and friendly staff. Snug sites or site bays separated by flax plantings on what would otherwise be an inhospitably windy peninsular. Safe drinking water. Fairly tight security to keep day visitors from using facilities: good clean showers $1 coin needed, toilets, laundry and kitchen/dining space. There are other toilets dotted around the camp area; less salubrious but you don’t need to walk far in the night. Beach is good for walking and swimming, and there were dolphins playing in the sea. Petrified forest and penguin crossing very nearby 200m walk, and a remarkably peaceful, quiet forest-reserve walk, to the sound of native birds, across the road.
We had a good sheltered spot for our RV, surrounded by flax plantings, close to facilities. Saw lots of dolphins in Porpoise Bay and one of us swam. The waves, seaweed and petrified forest were awesome to view. Lots of walks, cliff, beach, rainforest. The cafe was handy and we enjoyed a good coffee.
The camping ground itself was unfortunately a let down. We were in a group and asked to be together, we were put in 3 camp sites side by side with big flax bushes between us. Was pretty expensive for having to pay $1 per 5minute shower too. Not sure what we were actually paying for? No playgrounds for kids. Saved by its location as we really enjoyed the dolphins, was very fun!
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