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Newhaven Holiday Park

324 Newhaven Road, RD1, Owaka, New Zealand
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New Plymouth, New Zealand
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20 reviews 20 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We arrived at the park early afternoon and walked down to the beautiful long golden sand beach. What a marvellous place whilst on the beach a sea lion came ashore and waddled up the beach. We were the only people there and obtained some lovely photos of the animal who was extremely fat getting up the beach to rest for... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Hi, Thank you for your kind comments on our place and our great beach, we are pleased you enjoyed your sea lion encounter and hope to see you again some time. More

Dunedin, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Me and 3 other international students stayed in Chalet Cabin B for 2 nights, while visiting the Catlins the last weekend of April. We were so happy and satisfied with our choice of staying here due to a lot of reasons (and it was only 26.50$ pr person for 4 people - very cheap in the Catlins): 1) Very cosy... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Thank you for choosing to stay here, we really enjoyed having you and are pleased you enjoyed your time in the beautiful Catlins. Thank you for your kind comments about our place and we hope to see you again one day. More

Queenstown, New Zealand
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3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Me and my wife stayed in a Chalet Cabin for 1 night in April and really enjoyed our stay here. This holiday park is in a wonderful quiet location, just a few minutes walk from Surat Bay beach. We received a personal and friendly welcome on arrival and let ourselves into our chalet cabin. The cabin was very comfortable -... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
28 April 2013

Thank you for your great review and recommending us. We are pleased you enjoyed the Catlins and your stay with us, hopefully you can come again and have that game of Chess you missed out on. More

siena
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We discovered this little spot by chance. You will have to take a short trip from Owaka to Surat Bay which is a stunning spot. A beautiful walk at low tide was a highlight. Great kitchen facilities. Friendly owner. Good rates. Not too busy.

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
17 March 2013

Thank you for your great review, we are pleased you found us and enjoyed you stay with us. Thanks. More

Auckland Region, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

This was our second visit. The cabin no.3 was new since our last visit and was perfect for our requirements. Nothing is too much troble for Lyndon and Jacquie. We stayed 5 nights and just to be able to walk along the beach each evening makes it worth staying. We have no hesitation in saying it is the best holiday... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
11 March 2013

Thank you for your great review, we are pleased you enjoyed your second stay with us and thank you for choosing to stay with us again. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2013

This is exactly how a holiday park should be. Friendly owners, well maintained, impeccably clean, quiet and a great location. We stayed in Tourist Flat 1 which was roomy and very comfortable for the two of us. Lyndon and Jacqui cheerfully helped us with any requests and we felt right at home. We spent 5 days there going on walks... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
13 February 2013

Thanks for your great review, we are pleased you chose to stay here again, it was a pleasure to have you and we look foward to your next visit. More

Invercargill, New Zealand
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2013

I loved this place. We stayed a couple of nights last week and it was perfect. It's a small campground and I think this is what gives Newhaven its charm- it felt very homely- no doubt helped by a very friendly greeting by one of the owners, Lyndon. Best cabin I've ever stayed in- it was tidy with a comfy... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Hi, Thank you for your great review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay here and look foward to seeing you again one day. More

Auckland, New Zealand
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

We stayed in a cabin with a bunk bed and two singles. We were absolutely stunned to walk in to a modern, fresh and sparklingly clean home that we so enjoyed for the three nights we were there. No expense spared in presentation and all needs catered for in kitchen/living items. So peaceful and lovely to not feel overrun with... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Hi, Thank you for your great review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at our place and your children enjoyed the springfree trampoline, hut and chess set we look foward to having you stay again one day. More

Hamilton, New Zealand
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18 reviews 18 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

We stayed in a Tourist Flat with two adults and an infant and it was adequate for this. There are 3 single beds in the bedroom (a queen bed is in the living area) so you can sleep a family of 4 or 5. Compared to other flats / cabins / cottages we have stayed in in the South Island... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Hi, Thank you for your great review, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay here and found the location good for exploring the beautiful Catlins, also the sealions [at your wifes expense] . Thanks. More

Telford, Shropshire
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30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Lovely spot, overlooking the Catlins River and Surat Bay. Stayed for one night with campervan. Very quiet, seeing only two other campers. Some really nice plots with fantastic views but can be rather exposed to the elements. Very clean and well-equipped facilities. Rather a long drive along a rough, unsurfaced road meant we did not stay a further night as... More

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Lyndon C, Owner at Newhaven Holiday Park, responded to this review
24 January 2013

Hi. Thank you for your review. We do value your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed the spectacular views, cleanliness of the facilities and your spacious site. We agree that the 2 km of unsealed road is an inconvenience but is unfortunately beyond our control-the downside of camping in a remote but beautiful area. We have shared your review with... More

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Address: 324 Newhaven Road, RD1, Owaka, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > South Island > The Catlins > Owaka
Amenities:
Beach Kitchenette Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 8 Speciality lodging in Owaka

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