Nugget Point (The Point)
230 Kaka Point Road, Paretai 9271, New Zealand
Located near the entrance to the Catlins region, Nugget Point Holiday Park offers elevated coastal camping with sweeping ocean views and direct access to one of the South Island most iconic sunrise locations. The dramatic headland setting creates a powerful coastal atmosphere that appeals to campervan travellers focused on photography and wildlife viewing.
About the campsite:
The park layout provides organised campervan sites positioned to capture coastal views while offering shelter from prevailing winds. Facilities include powered sites, kitchens and modern amenities that support comfortable overnight and multi night stays. The surrounding area provides quick access to Nugget Point Lighthouse, where early morning light illuminates offshore rock stacks and ocean cliffs. Sea lion sightings, seabird colonies and rugged coastal walking routes add depth to the experience.
Exploring the surrounding area
For campervan travellers, this park works best as a photography base. Staying overnight allows early morning access to the lighthouse without long pre dawn driving. Nugget Point Holiday Park delivers location advantage and coastal drama, making it a standout base for Catlins exploration.
Why stay at Nugget Point (The Point)?
The park layout provides organised campervan sites positioned to capture coastal views while offering shelter from prevailing winds - Sea lion sightings, seabird colonies and rugged coastal walking routes add depth to the experience
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230 Kaka Point Road, Paretai 9271, New Zealand
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