10 October 2026
Mainly fine, then a few late afternoon and early evening showers, some heavy. Northeasterlies for a time this afternoon and early evening.
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Papatowai Campsite
This is a standard campsite in the Coastal Otago area on the Catlins coast. It is nestled in the bush, and has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary at Papatowai, with short walks nearby.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
50
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Papatowai Campsite
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Clutha forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Areas of early low cloud otherwise mainly fine. Isolated showers developing late afternoon. Northwesterlies developing in the morning, turning southerly in the afternoon, easing in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy with showers developing in the afternoon. Northwesterlies, dying out in the afternoon.
14 October 2026
Showers, some heavy. Southwesterlies developing in the afternoon.
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About Papatowai Campsite
This is a standard campsite in the Coastal Otago area on the Catlins coast. It is nestled in the bush, and has easy access to the beautiful beach and estuary at Papatowai, with short walks nearby.
Dog access at Papatowai Campsite
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
Facilities at Papatowai Campsite
- Shop
- Shelter for cooking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
Walking tracks near Papatowai Campsite
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.