Manapouri Holiday Park

Unexpected gem One of my favourite stays in New Zealand - we booked the chalet for a family of 4 and it was perfect. Quirky upside down house, in a stunning lakeside location. Not the most fancy place but had everything we needed - good cooking facilities etc. great value for money

We booked the swiss chalet, thinking it would be very comfortable. It was, except for the bed, which was caved in. Also, the living area was on the second floor and was very hot. There was no fan available to help move the air. There were no screens on the windows and sand flies flew in. The view from the upstairs living room was gorgeous. The attendant was very friendly and helpful.

Great

Manapouri Holiday Park is the perfect location for Fiordland adventures - loved the fact that The Church (Food&Drink) and Pearl Harbor (Doubtful Sound departures) were within walking distance along an awesome single track hike. Accommodation was spacious and clean, with a view of the lake - what a way to start the day!

This would have to be our favourite camping ground in the South Island. Both powered and non powered sites have great views and beautiful trees. Cool wee cabins dotted about. The owner was brilliant. The amenities were great. Just a lovely, relaxing spot!

This camp features a variety of overnighting options with powered and unpowered camper van sites, some built-out residences and some very basic cabins. The bathhouses were very well-maintained, as was the central kitchen dining area. Staff were friendly and helpful. The camp is quiet and low-key. If you love the van/camp life, Manapouri Holiday Park is an ideal location for visiting the Doubtful Sound/Milford Sound region of the Fjordlands National Park. You’re overlooking Lake Manapouri with nothing to block your view, and it’s an easy stroll to Fraser Beach. The village of Manapouri - with a few restaurants and coffee shops - is a comfortable number of steps away. The sunrises here are awe-inspiring, with the mountains of the South Alps just beyond the lake beckoning. Serious eats (and drink) are better obtained in the village of Te Anau, about 10 minutes drive north. It gets crowded there, though - a reason to stay this venue instead - so make sure you book your evening meal in advance. Overall high marks for this camp (assuming a camp is really your expectation and you’re spending most of your time on activities in this beautiful region. Just one thing: guys, can we put some hooks in the cabins to hang stuff up?