601 Waikawa-Curio Bay Rd, Catlins (03) 246 8897
Curio Bay Camping Ground is a unique coastal park with private sites surrounded by flax. Area is home to yellow-eyed penguins, hectors dolphins & 180 million year old fossilised forest. Tent & powered sites; camp shop for hot food, snacks & supplies. Great swimming & surfing beach. 80km east of Invercargill on the Southern Scenic Route at the very south of the South Island.
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Pitch a tent or park the campers nestled into some flax bushes on the hill overlooking Curio Bay. Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean to be captured at sunrise and sunset, while during the day there is plenty to do such as explore rock pools, test the surf, and swim with the locals (Hectors Dolphins that is!). Curio Bay is a great option if you want to escape reality for a while - with no cell phone reception you’re guaranteed not to get any interruptions from work!
The weekend is fast approaching and the children are getting restless, and you can’t help wonder if there is an exciting but inexpensive option available for accommodation? The Curio Bay holiday park costs only between $15 to $25 depending on your group size. You are able to choose your own camping location, nestled into the maze of flaxes that scatter about the hillside. Who knows, you might even come across sea lions or yellow eyed penguins on your morning walk down the beach, or perhaps a swim with the porpoises is better suited? Either way, Curio Bay is a fantastic location to explore and roam for any group of travellers.
