Monkey Island

Southland

Monkey Island

Southland

About this campsite

Freedom camping site at Orepuki near Te Waewae Bay, Southland. Non-self-contained permitted, dogs on leash, no drinking water. Up to 28 days per year allowed.

Monkey Island is a freedom camping area located near Orepuki in Southland, positioned beside Te Waewae Bay with access to a sandy beach. The site permits non-self-contained vehicles and allows camping for up to twenty-eight days per calendar year. Dogs are permitted on leash within the camping area. Drinking water is not available on site, so campers must bring their own supply. The location is accessible at low tide and offers views across the bay. As facilities are limited, visitors should come prepared with all necessities and confirm current conditions and regulations with Southland District Council before arriving.

Location

Monkey Island•STL

Explore on our map Get Directions Open in Maps

Common questions about Monkey Island

Can you book Monkey Island online?

We hold no online booking link for Monkey Island, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Monkey Island?

Monkey Island sits in STL. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

14.8 km away

STL

Colac Bay / Oraka camping area

Beachside freedom camping for certified self-contained vehicles at Colac Bay / Ōraka, Southland. Two-day limit, public toilets available, 45 minutes from Invercargill.

19.8 km away

STL

Last Light Lodge Campground

Last Light Lodge Campground in Tuatapere, Southland, features powered and non-powered sites amid native gardens, close to Fiordland National Park and Hump Ridge Track.

Riverton Holiday Park and Camping Ground — STL

22.6 km away

STL

Riverton Holiday Park and Camping Ground

Family-owned Riverton Holiday Park in Southland offers powered and non-powered sites for caravans and tents, with sea views and easy access to the Southern Scenic Route.

27.4 km away

STL

Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area

Freedom camping at Thornbury Bridge on Aparima Bridge Reserve, Southland. Non-self-contained sites allowed up to 28 days yearly. Dogs on leash required.