Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-753 4330;
www.okaritokiwitours.co.nz
;
3hr tours $75)
Runs nightly expeditions to spot the rare
bird (95% success rate) with an interesting education along the way. Numbers are limited
to eight, so booking is recommended.
Sleeping
CAMPSITE
$
Okarito Campground
(Russell St; sites adult/child $12.50/free)
Okarito Campground is a breezy patch of community-
managed greenery complete with kitchen and hot showers ($1). Gather driftwood from the
beach for the fire-pit, or build your bonfire on the beach while the sun goes down. No re-
servations necessary.
Okarito Beach House
( 03-753 4080;
www.okaritobeachhouse.com
; The Strand; dm $28, d $60-100; )
The Okarito Beach
House has a variety of accommodation. The weathered, self-contained 'Hutel' ($100) is
worth every cent. The Summit Lodge has commanding views and the best dining-room
table you've ever seen.
HOSTEL, LODGE
$
