Set in a clearing beside the Catlins River, this is an isolated, peaceful spot with plenty of room for tents even when a few others have pitched up. Silver beech forest wraps around the clearing and is really the highlight, and the Catlins River Track heads off right from camp for a good day walk.

Facilities are simple but decent. There are non-powered tent sites, flush toilets, and tap water that's untreated so give it a boil first. You can have a campfire too, except during fire bans.

Being well off the beaten track there's no cell reception, so it's a good place to switch off. Sandflies tend to be pretty low key here, which is a nice bonus for this part of the country. Handy for getting out to the wider Catlins with its waterfalls, coastline and native bush.