Athenree Lavender and Holiday Park is a family camp conveniently located beside SHwy 2 in the Athenree Gorge, 10 minutes drive to either Waihi in the north, or Katikati in the south. The office/Lavender Gift & Doll shop is situated beneath the popular Flip ‘n Bear café. Cross the bridge and set up camp on several grassy plateaux or on a larger open area divided by attractive lavender hedges. One side of the park is bounded by natural bush and the other by the Wairau Stream. There are 56 powered sites with plenty of taps, unlimited tent space and a number of ‘permanents’ in residence. A central amenities block has a somewhat empty modern kitchen, plus inside and outside dining. The smart ablutions have free showers, a disabled access suite and an automatic laundry. Feed the tame trout and eels, stroll through the bush or have a dip in the swimming hole. Your hosts are Dawn, Lindsay and Todd Vallender. All sites are from $15 per adult.

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Beachaven Kiwi Holiday Park is located in a handy residential street, this park is just a short walk to the beautiful Waihi beach. There are 60 powered sites suitable for tents or motorhomes. The recently renovated facilities block is located In the centre of the park.. For the little ones there is a great new playground with a trampoline. You can even bring your small pets. Seasonal rates apply.

Down a gravel road south of Opotiki, you can camp surrounded by nikau palms
and tawa forest next to the Te Waiti Stream. This relaxed, self-registration campsite
is in picturesque surroundings and it is popular for fishing and swimming. Facilities
include toilets, picnic tables, BBQ areas and water supply from the stream. With
room for about 16 tents, no fees for camping here.

Bowentown Beach Holiday Park lies at the southern end of Waihi Beach. Four
beaches within walking distance offer a choice of surf or sheltered harbour
swimming. The camp provides lots of extras: stock up at the mini-market,
soak in the 6-seater spa or stay in touch via Skype, wireless internet hotspot,
or email kiosks. For families there are kayaks and fun bikes for hire. Sites
are spread across three, well-drained sandy terraces, some with great sea
views out to Mayor Island. A few permanent ‘weekenders’ add to the charm
of this holiday spot. The central, well-equipped amenities are spacious and
immaculately clean. The ablutions offer metered unisex showers, as well as
the single-sex variety and a baby’s bath. A family bathroom and separate
disabled bathroom have been added. Another toilet block gives extra facilities.
There is an automatic laundry along with open-air tubs and wringer. A large social room/kitchen is in house-proud order with both, hob and microwave
cooking, plus fridge/freezer and outdoor BBQ cooking options. Kids have a
playground or on wet days can enjoy the superb Sky TV lounge and games
room. Fishermen will find a boat ramp, boat-park and fish-cleaning facilities at
the ready. A dump point is provided. Your hosts are Dave and Kay

A rustic, beachside camp about 17 km east of Opotiki, it has tidy grounds with 80 sites, 40 with power. You can see White Island from the open sites, which have direct access to the white sandy beach with gorgeous sunsets and great fishing. A tidy communal building has basic amenities and a kitchen without refrigeration. The laundry is an experience with an old wringer washing machine in good working order. The hot water showers are free & ablutions are clean. This camp is run by the Jackson family, who will need cash or cheque only for payment. All tent sites are from $10 per person and powered sites are $12.50 per person per night. Your pet will cost $2.50 with a limit of one dog per group.

Situated at the northern end of Tauranga Harbour, Athenree Hot Springs Park has picturesque grounds, with mature trees in a superb waterfront location. Choose from a number of powered or tent sites some with water views. Thermal water from a deep bore feeds a sparkling swimming pool and soak pool, both set at comfortable temperatures and available free to campers. There are two smart amenity buildings and a modern kitchen with microwave, conventional cooking appliances and refrigeration. A pleasant communal BBQ area with water views is annexed off the kitchen. You can get your supplies at the camp store/office and enjoy the holiday entertainment on offer. There are kayaks and bikes for hire, a trampoline and recreation room and both internet kiosk and wifi. An automatic laundry and dump point are provided. Your hosts are Sheryl and Mike. All sites are from $21 to $27 per adult, $12 to $16 for children. Seasonal rates apply.

At the eastern end of Torere, head up the hill and turn left at the sign
“Bookbinder/Pig Dog training School” and head down a short, unsealed road
to the beach. Families can camp in the fenced paddock across the private
gravel road from the quiet beach. There is no kitchen, but a small shed has
an agitator washing machine and a freezer and there are 2 toilets. There is
rain water on site. No parties please. There are 5 power sites and space for
about 10 tents. Your friendly host, renamed “ the Mexican Maori,” is Joshua
Kauta who lives in the house up the steep drive above the campsite. Joshua
will sing and entertain you if you ask him. All sites are from $5 per person.
Payment by cash or cheque.

Take the southern approach to Katikati, Turn west into Wharawhara Road
about 300m south of the Katikati boundary and head 1.5km inland If it’s a
clothes-free camping experience you are after, this is your place in the sun!
Eight acres of rolling grounds have been lovingly landscaped and designed with the outdoor lifestyle in mind. With 51 powered sites, you can camp near
the boundary stream, or close to the bush. Recreation time has been well
catered for, with a big outdoor chess and draughts board, miniputt, volleyball,
Frisbee, golf and petanque for when the sun is shining, or when it’s not - head
to the recreation hall for a game of pool or your favourite TV programme. At
the heart of the park is a lovely free-form swimming pool and sauna room,
with an adjacent spa pools set under a leafy, roofed deck. The amenities
include a spacious kitchen with full stove, microwave, gas rings, fridge/freezer
and dining space. You can choose between unisex communal showers or a
separate private bathroom suite (which also has disabled access). An internet
kiosk and wireless hotspot are available. There is an automatic laundry. Your
new hosts, Tom and Ami  welcome new-comers to naturism and
open the park to day visitors for a small charge. All sites are $17 per adult,
$8.50 per child, or a maximum of $51 per family.

At the eastern end of Torere, head up the hill and turn left at the sign
“Bookbinder/Pig Dog training School” and head down a short, unsealed road
to the beach. Families can camp in the fenced paddock across the private
gravel road from the quiet beach. There is no kitchen, but a small shed has
an agitator washing machine and a freezer and there are 2 toilets. There is
rain water on site. No parties please. There are 5 power sites and space for
about 10 tents. Your friendly host, renamed “ the Mexican Maori,” is Joshua
Kauta who lives in the house up the steep drive above the campsite. Joshua
will sing and entertain you if you ask him. All sites are from $5 per person.
Payment by cash or cheque.