Longwood Holiday Park, Riverton, Southland, New Zealand
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 If you are looking for comfortable ensuite accommodation;
a campervan site in a quiet garden setting; a warm welcome
and sweeping sea views then look no further.
Since March 1st 2007 ours is the only Holiday Park in Riverton
We have 2 ensuite units, as well as beautifully landscaped tent and campervan sites,
full kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities and a large recreation hall.
Longwood Holiday Park is set up high with wonderful sweeping views
of Taramea Bay, and within walking distance of Riverton town,
the beach and Mores Reserve Bush Walks.
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Your hosts Helen and Lex Wylie, both come from pioneering farming families in the fertile plains of Western Southland
and being retired have plenty of time to spend with visitors.
Together we have a wide knowledge of Western Southland and look forward to sharing that knowledge with our guests.
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Two ensuite units:
One with two king single beds, the other with a double bed and a single bed. Both units have beds made up complete with electric blankets and towels etc are supplied. Each unit has TV, tea & coffee making facilities, heater, electric blankets, hairdryer. For those wishing to prepare their own meals, free use of the community camp kitchen. Laundry facilities available for a donation.
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Power Sites for tents, campervans and caravans:
Fee includes free showers and laundry facilities.
Large fully equipped kitchen.
Recreation hall/games room with table tennis, pool, lots of puzzles and
board games for the kids (no electronic games), open fireplace, couches and TV.
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- Amenities include large kitchen with full sized electric ranges, a coal range, microwave, toasters and a full range of pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and utensils.
- Laundry (donation) with washer and dryer.
- Large recreation hall with table tennis, indoor bowls, pool table, board games and jigsaw puzzles, piano and large feature fireplace.
- Library with exchange section and Info stand.
- Excellent gas-fired showers
- Petanque piste.
- Wireless internet access
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- fireplace / log burner
- pets by arrangement
- TV in room
- non smoking rooms
- TV lounge
- baby cot available
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- microwave oven
- laundry on site
- ironing facilities
- hairdryer
- clothes dryer
- Pets by arrangement
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Riverton, a peaceful historic town, is one of the oldest European settlements in New Zealand
and lies on the Southern Scenic Route and South Coast heritage trail.
The history of the region will be portrayed in its new Heritage and Tourist Centre "Te Hikoi- Southern Journey".
The town features gift, souvenir and arts and craft shops and an arts centre
and also a variety of places to eat out or buy food, pleasant beaches and a wetland reserve
Mores Reserve, just up the hill from Longwood Holiday Park, has several easy bush walks
and stunning views of Foveaux Strait and Stewart Island.
Local activities include walking tracks, Heritage Trail, swimming, river and sea fishing, surfing, jet boating
and golf, squash, indoor and outdoor bowls. Charter boating/fishing trips.
Many interesting day trips nearby to historic places and other parts of the beautiful local coastline.
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Guest Comments:
 "Great place to stay, beautiful scenery, great showers and peace & quiet" (Mark & Liz, Auckland)
" Lots of space which is wonderful when you're in a campervan"
(Yvonne, Germany)
“Great spot - lovely units- well worth a recommendation to others!!! Lovely hosts. Great value!” (Craig and Karen, North Shore City)
“Best camp ground yet!!! Wonderful facilities, friendly people, who could ask for more!!!” (Malcolm and Hilary, UK.)
“Best showers in NZ” (Lisa and Frank UK)
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Take your time as you travel along the Southern Scenic Route between Catlins and Fiordland.
Make Riverton an overnight stopover place, not a place to hurry through.
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Your Hosts: Lex and Helen Wylie
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Address:
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Longwood Holiday Park, 43 Richard Street, Riverton 9822, New Zealand
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Telephone:
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+64 3 234 8132
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Toll Free Phone in NZ:
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0800 234 813
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Mobile Phone:
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027 278 6160
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E-mail:
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lex.wylie@xtra.co.nz
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Website:
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www.westernsouthland.co.nz
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Tariff:
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Power Sites for tents, campervans and caravans:
18 campervan sites,
16 with power
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Double NZ$25 per night,
Extra adult NZ$12.50
Children under 12 years NZ$5
Single $20 per night.
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Two Ensuite Units:
No.1 Twin King Single beds
No.2 Double bed and single bed
Sleeps 5
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Single NZ$50 per night
Double NZ$70 per night
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Credit Cards:
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   (in season)
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Availability all year, phone to check for availability.
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Location:
If you are coming along State Highway 99 (The Southern Scenic Route) from Invercargill, pass through Riverton township, cross the bridge, and turn left to 'Riverton Rocks' past the Bay Road Service Centre and at the next intersection turn right (Richard St). At the first intersection continue straight ahead and drive straight up rise following the signs to Mores Reserve. (We apologise for the lack of signage at this intersection owing to the Southland District Council removing our sign and refusing to replace it.) Longwood Holiday Park is 200 m from the intersection.
Coming from Tuatapere, turn right just before the bridge, go past the Bay Road Service Centre and at the next intersection turn right (Richard St). At the first intersection continue straight ahead up the rise following the Mores Reserve signs (We apologise for the lack of signage at this intersection owing to the Southland District Council removing our sign and refusing to replace it). Drive straight up hill following the signs to Mores Reserve. Longwood Holiday Park is 200m from the intersection. |
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