Travel & Explore

From SH6/Barrytown: Head south on SH6/Coast Rd approx. 1.6kms; destination up driveway behind Rataview wedding venue; follow driveway to the left. Additional Information: Barrytown located approx. 16kms south of Punakaiki. Restrictions: Dogs must be on leads at all times. Arrival after 9pm by appointment.

From Mossburn: Head northeast on SH94 then turn left onto Holmes St. Continue onto Wreys Bush-Mossburn Rd, travel approx. 7.5kms. After crossing Hamilton Burn Bridge, just on right is homestead. Sign is on low white concrete fence. Red iron gate on right of main driveway is access to grassed parking area. Additional Information: Proximity to Southern Lakes, Fiordland National Park, fishing. Restrictions: Dogs must be on leads at all times.

Directions: Nearest town is Oxford, drive through Oxford, heading west, 5.6km up Depot Road, turn left onto South Eyre Road, and about 500mtrs from the corner is the POP, the 2nd mailbox on the left on South Eyre Road. Additional Info: You need to be self-contained, water is available. No need to book, Plenty of space, happy to have long term stayers. 

From New Plymouth: Head northeast on SH3 approx. 14kms. Turn right onto Waitara Rd. From north: Follow SH3 to Waitara Rd then turn left, travel approx. 5kms. Turn left onto Bertrand Rd; entrance is on left toward bottom of the hill approx. 100M before historic suspension bridge.Additional Info: If you want a quiet, peaceful place to park in the country but still close to town, this is the place to come. Only a 5 min walk to the Historic Bridge.Restrictions:- DO NOT attempt to cross the historic bridge from the north as access is only 2m wide.- Max. sized vehicle 10m.- Overnight parking is free; charge applies only if you use power. 

Walk ups for entertainers on Saturday and Sunday till mid-afternoon. 

A fantastic day out

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