Tawanui Campsite

Otago

Tawanui Campsite

Otago

At a glance

CampgroundDump PointTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

This is a standard campsite in the Coastal Otago area. This isolated campsite is in a clearing beside the river. Day walk the Catlins River Track (5 hours) through silver beech forest.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Facilities

Dump Point

Location

Tawanui Campsite•OTA

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Common questions about Tawanui Campsite

What facilities does Tawanui Campsite have?

Tawanui Campsite has dump point, tent site and toilets. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Tawanui Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Tawanui Campsite, 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 Tawanui Campsite?

Tawanui Campsite sits in OTA. 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.

Facilities at Tawanui Campsite

Facilities recorded for Tawanui Campsite
Facility	On site
Dump Point	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes

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