Pakawau Beach Park sits on the seafront in Golden Bay, 14 kilometres from Collingwood near the northern end of the region. The park offers powered and unpowered tent sites alongside caravan sites, with beachside pitches and sheltered areas available. Facilities include a communal kitchen with fridges, freezers, hot water, gas hobs, microwave and toasters, plus a dining and lounge area for campers. The amenities block provides showers, toilets and laundry. Powered sites incur an additional fee. Cape Farewell, Farewell Spit and Wharariki Beach are within 20 minutes' drive, making this a convenient base for exploring Golden Bay's northern attractions.