Approximately 38kms from Blenheim along the Nelson Lakes Road, you will find this quiet naturist camping in five acres of beautiful park-like gardens with sheltering trees. The Wairau River is a short distance away for fishing and skinny dipping or enjoy a spa/sauna and the solar powered swimming pool. A kitchen/dining has all facilities including a BBQ area and a comfy lounge with a logburner for the cooler evenings. The ablutions are clean and smart. The laundry has auto machines. Next door is a pub with meals available. Your friendly hosts are Kay Hannam and Brian Williams. All sites $40 for two people or $25 for a single person.
Butchers Flat Number of tent sites - 20. This grassy flat camping area was once a gold mining area. Picnic, swim or fish in the Wakamarina River and walk or mountain bike on the nearby Doom or Wakamarina Tracks.
Road end, Wakamarina Road near Canvastown between Blenheim and Nelson.
Bookings:
Bookings not required - first come, first served
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-6-3 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
Waimaru Campsite is an isolated campsite close to the water's edge. Excellent base for water activities or fishing. There are 30 non-powered sites. Bookings not required.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
This is a Department of Conservation campsite.
Kenepuru Head Campsite Number of tent sites - 19, bookings required. Picturesque setting and a great base for a range of recreation activities including boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track. Enjoy the brand new cooking shelter and toilet block.
Dog access with a DOC permit only.
Seasonal restrictions
NZMCA/DOC Pass not valid between 20 December and the day after Waitangi weekend.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
The map mark is only the general area. You will need to contact 03 579 8338 for further instructions.
This is a great family orientated camp ground within walking distance to
the heart of Picton. Set at the head of Queen Charlotte Sound, the land
is terraced with immaculately landscaped grounds and smart tiled ablutions
centrally placed. Grass and sealed sites are all amply supplied with taps and
facilities are excellent and plentiful. The combined kitchen and dining has a
TV room right next door, there are family ablution facilities, and two separate
laundries. The middle area in the camp is the social hub with a BBQ and
seating area under the gazebo, a solar heated swimming pool (closed in
winter), a children’s play area, and lots of outdoor seating. There is a good
range of indoor entertainment if the weather turns bad, as well as a spa pool.
Free wifi and a dump station are available, but dogs are by arrangement and only in the off season please.
Bookings not required - first come, first served
Located off the French Pass Road approximately one-and-three-quarter hours
drive from Nelson at the start of the Piwakawaka Track. Toilet and water
supply provided, along with barbecue and picnic tables. Makes a good location
for exploring the Pelorus Sound. Self registration sites, charges: $8 per adult
& $4 per child, under 5 free, per night.
Seasonal restrictions
NZMCA/DOC Pass not valid between 20 December and the day after Waitangi weekend.
Set in an orchard and surrounded by a large hedge (you are welcome to the
fruit if the possums do not get it first). There is a flush toilet, hand basin and
cold water shower. The water is drawn from a spring, therefore perfectly safe
to drink. Lots of animals here to amuse the children. $10 per person includes
pack pick up. Bev and Bob are your friendly hosts. Bookings are essential as
there are limited sites.
The owner wishes to advise that these premises have been closed for renovations.
In a rural setting at the Waikene Reserve, you can find this spot 3 km off State
Highway 70, and 25 km south of Kaikoura. There is camping in an area separate
from the lodge, with sunny spots and some shelter from trees. Facilities are
clean, fresh and friendly and include a kitchen, toilets, showers, and laundry
facilities. You’ll have views across to the inland Kaikouras. Powered sites $35
for two, unpowered $30 for two.
- $15 per person per night
Children 5 and under FREE - Facilities include – WC - Handbasin - Solar Camping Showers (1st come 1st served basis)
- Picnic Tables - Hammock – BBQ ($5 charge for use) Plenty of fresh water, Shelter with great views of inlet
- If you are walking from Ship Cove or Resolution Bay we are an ideal stopover at the end of your 1st days walk. (Times vary from 4 to 5 hours depending on how leisurely you want your walk to be)
- Packs can be dropped off at our Jetty and kept under cover until your arrival
- Sites have amazing views over the inlet and the beach is approximately 90 metres away.
- Water Taxi access at our Jetty | Tent Hire | Fresh water