Possum Lodge

From $50 For 1 night, 2 adults 10 3 reviews
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  • Dog-friendly campground in a native forest next to Lake Manapouri
  • A 10-minute walk to the beach and the harbour for boat trips
  • Convenient hiking base and trout fishing available
Possum Lodge is what the owners call ‘a classic Kiwi campground’. Small, safe, clean and friendly, it’s set in a native forest, which is very quiet… aside from the birds’ dawn chorus, of course. And with the campground being based alongside gorgeous Lake Manapouri in Southland’s Fiordland National Park, sublime scenery is a given. From here you can take strolls through thickets of beech trees along the adjacent lower Waiau River, and there's also excellent trout fishing; alternatively, you can wander through the forest to the sandy lake shores, only around 10 minutes’ walk away. Another 10-minute walk will get you to the Pearl Harbour Manapouri boat ramp. From here, there’s a water taxi that runs in high season that will transport you to the trailhead for the nearly nine-kilometre Manapouri Circle Track around the forest and the lakeshore. The RealNZ - Doubtful Sound Manapouri Visitor Centre is only a few minutes’ walk from the harbour and runs lake cruises and wildlife watching for dolphins and fur seals. Possum Lodge is also convenient for a number of other great New Zealand trails, such as the Kepler Track (around 10 to 15 minutes’ drive) past beech forests, mountains and glaciers, the Milford Track and the Routeburn Track. The campground facilities include shower, toilet and launderette access. There’s a place to eat within walking distance and for bigger supplies, you'll need to head to Te Anau, 20 minutes’ drive away.

Site type

Tent sites 7
Motorhome sites 7
Caravan sites 7
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 3
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dog Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

10

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Beheerder ivm uitleg etc…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness 8
Wifi 4
Harrie W. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and gravel site

Liked: Beheerder ivm uitleg etc

Disliked: Mogelijkheden bv gebruik v kanos

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Recommend

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Unpowered grass and gravel site

Liked: Kind hospitality, comfortable place

Disliked: Small shower room

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Its a really great place, with a very friendly atmosphere, right in…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

1 bedroom cottage / chalet / bungalow

Liked: Its a really great place, with a very friendly atmosphere, right in nature. Our cabin was well appointed and very comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Disliked: n/a

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Location

Possum Lodge

13 Murrell Avenue

Manapouri

Southland

New Zealand

9679

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland NZST (GMT+12:00)

GPS

-45.56707°N
167.60415°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

The marshes of Rakatu Wetlands (15 minutes’ drive) spread over a whopping 278 hectares. Nine kilometres of walking tracks snake through the area, allowing sightings of the wading birds that call these waters home, including mallard ducks, Canada geese and black swans, plus fishes like long-finned eels. If you’re after feathered creatures specific to New Zealand, you can head to Punanga Manu o Te Anau / Te Anau Bird Sanctuary (15 minutes), home to a range of native (and largely endangered) birds that you might not be able to spot in the wild, like the flightless takahē and the parrot-like kākā. Ready for a cruise with a difference? Instead of sailing on the lake or the river, you can book a spot on one of the vessels exploring the underground stream leading to Te Anau Glowworm Caves (15 minutes). Sail past a subterranean waterfall, limestone passages and whirlpools to a quiet grotto shimmering with glowworms.
  • Does Possum Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Possum Lodge dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Possum Lodge? The marshes of Rakatu Wetlands (15 minutes’ drive) spread over a whopping 278 hectares. Nine kilometres of walking tracks snake through the area, allowing sightings of the wading birds that call these … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Possum Lodge?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Possum Lodge? From $50 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.