Papatowai Campsite
Dogs on a leash only
About this campsite
This is a standard campsite in the Coastal Otago area on the Catlins coast is nestled in the bush. It has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary at Papatowai, and there are short walks nearby.
Department of Conservation
Getting there
Turn off SH1 at Balclutha. Drive south past Owaka until you reach the Papatowai township. Sealed access.
Department of Conservation
Before you go
Bar on the river – not ideal for boats at low tide. Limited mobile phone coverage.
Department of Conservation
Nearest dog-friendly tracks
The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, 6.2 to 16.1 km away in a straight line. We have not routed a walking connection from the campsite, so check the map before you set off on foot.
On a curated trip
This campsite is a base for a longer dog-friendly route.
Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.