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Camping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Possum Lodge

9.5 4 reviews

Dog-friendly site in a native forest next to Lake Manapouri
A 10-minute walk to the beach and the harbour for boat trips
Convenient hiking base; trout fishing available on site

Possum Lodge is what the owners call ‘a classic Kiwi site’. 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 site being based next to 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 to 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 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. On site, the facilities include shower, toilet and launderette access. There’s a place to eat within walking distance, but for grocery supplies you'll need to head to Te Anau (20 minutes).

Site type

Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 Forest Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Mountain biking nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Possum Lodge

13 Murrell Avenue

Manapouri

Southland

New Zealand

9679

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland +1200 (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, 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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Great host, nice pitches, good facilities, a superb pub/restaurant opposite and easy…

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Jan 2025

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked: Great host, nice pitches, good facilities, a superb pub/restaurant opposite and easy access to lake for Doubtful Sound trip. Lovely beaches nearby.

Disliked: Suggestion only - maybe keep some 5kg LPG bottles on site. We ran out (fault of JUCY not re-filling) and it has been a nightmare finding anywhere that can supply. Not only us with this issue.

Recommend to friends Visit again

The site was good enough for our short visit.

Overall	8/10
Location	10
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	6
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	No rating

Robert S. Dec 2024

Electric grass and gravel pitch

Liked: Location was good

Disliked: Pitches were a little too close to each other.
Limited number of toilets and showers.

Recommend to friends Visit again

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. Jan 2023

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Beheerder ivm uitleg etc

Disliked: Mogelijkheden bv gebruik v kanos

Recommend to friends Visit again

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 Nov 2022

Non-electric gravel touring pitch

Liked: Kind hospitality, comfortable place

Disliked: Small shower room

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

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 touring

Arrive: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more