Farewell Gardens is a small, tranquil holiday camp situated right beside the sea at the base of Farewell Spit, the longest sand spit in New Zealand, near the village of Puponga in Golden Bay.

The camp offers a range of accommodation options suited to families and backpackers, including tent sites, caravan sites, and a fully self-contained apartment, all set within well-established gardens.

Puponga Beach, just across from the camp, is considered safe for swimming and kayaking. At low tide, visitors can walk along the shore toward Abel Head to observe a resident seal colony.

The location also provides easy access to nearby highlights such as Wharariki Beach.