Catchpool Valley is the most popular entrance to Remutaka Forest Park. It includes Orongorongo Valley and its booked huts - bookings can be made via the online booking system or by contacting the Wellington Visitor Centre. Within Catchpool Valley are attractive short walks and access to longer bush tramps, a well maintained campground, and pleasant picnic and barbecue facilities. There is also a field centre, toilets, and a 24-hour emergency telephone. The Catchpool Valley is undergoing a transformation as pine trees planted by the former New Zealand Forest Service are removed to enable the return of native forest.

A small camp with large sites separated by plantings for privacy. The kitchen is
spotless, small and well equipped with all appliances and an outside BBQ/dining
area with outdoor furniture and a shade sail on patio by kitchen. A carpeted
TV room is adjacent to a good children’s playground. This camp has free
wireless internet. The ablutions are excellent and well kept, with both unisex
and separate facilities, plus a disability suite. An inviting swimming pool with
outdoor furniture awaits you. There is a dump point here and a laundry with
automatic equipment. Internet is available. Your hosts are Helen and Gary
Borcovsky. All camping is from $20 per person, children two to14 years are
$10 and under two years are free.

This historic hotel is a five minute drive north from Takaka. Camping is in a peaceful country setting on spacious grounds with a great family atmosphere. Two power sites and plenty of level grass to set up your van or tent. A good kitchen with all appliances and utensils are available for your use, and the lounge is in a large comfortable room on the ground floor of the hotel, that is shared with backpackers. Showers and toilets are upstairs and are tidy and clean. Fish and chips are available, as is the internet. Pre-arranged pickups are available in a courtesy shuttle from town. Your friendly hosts are Richard and Paula. Campervans FREE., NZMCA discounts available.

Turn west at the Coroglen Tavern, and head 3 km along a narrow unsealed road to this relaxed camp by the picturesque Waiwawa River. A bushland experience awaits you. All the amenities are comfortable with country-style housekeeping. A big kitchen features a wood-fired range as well as electric and microwave cooking. Adjacent is an inviting TV room. There are portacom toilet/shower suites and another full amenities block, including a small kitchen with gas rings. Automatic laundry equipment is provided. Filtered water is on tap. Choose from a wealth of level sites with a bush backdrop, some with power. A gazebo is available for dining and socialising. Your hosts are Gemma and Wayne, who operate a small shop in the camp office for the basics. Casual camping is from $15 per person. Seasonal rates apply.

This is a large country camp with plentiful facilities, including those for disabled people. There are a lot of permanents in this park, but it is done very well. An immaculate kitchen has a microwave, rangettes and fridge/freezer. The laundry includes a children’s bath and use of an iron. The ablution blocks are very spacious with lots of good showers. A smaller kitchen and a laundry have been added to help in the busy season. A separate TV/dining room has double doors opening to the garden, where there is a children’s play area. Much hard work has been put into landscaping the grounds, which are colourful and well kept. Play golf on the 10-hole par 3 golf course, and eftpos is available. Please and make sure you book in advance as there are limited sites.

Located just south of Blenheim, Riverlands Roadhouse offers modern motel units,  a fully licensed Café open 7 days a week, truck stop facilities including a Caltex fuel stop, weigh bridge & truck/camper wash and powered and non-powered camper van sites.

Relaxed camping, as it used to be, on the banks of the Waipawa River. From SHwy 2, turn into Victoria Street and then Harker Street and drive to the end where you will find a quiet 6.5 acre park with a tranquil country setting and just a short walk from the town shops and services. The kids will appreciate the nearby skatepark, tennis courts and pool; along with the small on-site play area and nearby river swimming. The grounds have picnic tables with a large, shady grassed area for tents and 52 powered sites. The simple kitchen has space to linger and watch TV while you enjoy a meal. Showers are limited, but roomy. There are automatic washers and a dryer in the laundry. Friendly camping with your hosts, Paddy, Tess and Livi. Power sites and non powered sites all $15 per person. Kids 12 years and under are half price and 2 years and under are free.

A peaceful and serene wooded camp ground, with large established trees and over 30 acres to choose a campsite. The river runs alongside the campsite, where you can pitch your tent right beside the water and fish for trout. Once a scout camp, there is great children’s playground come obstacle course, swimming holes in the river, and a large area for you to set up your tent or park your van. The campers’ kitchen has electric hobs, hot water, fridges,
microwave and dining area. Ablutions are reminiscent of its prior use with concrete block buildings, but bright new shower curtains and paint liven things up and everything is clean and tidy. There is a basic laundry, and a spa and sauna are available for hire, as well as a dump station. The campground is also dog friendly.

Only 400 metres off the main road, down an avenue of citrus trees, is this
superb holiday park. A large proportion of the park is owner occupied.
There are some available sites for casuals dotted around but a cluster of prime
riverside sights have been set aside for the holidaymaker. Gaze across the
well-kept lawns to the tidal estuary with farmland in the distance. A spic and
span central ablutions block is nicely tiled, has metered showers and includes
a disability suite. The roomy kitchen/dining has ovens, cooktops, microwaves
and instant boiling water but you need to provide your own cutlery, pots and plates. Alongside is a large lounge and an exchange library opening to a
recreation room with pool table, darts and table tennis. The laundry is wellequipped
and has an iron. There is a central play area for the children including
a trampoline. Dump station for guests only. There is a filleting bench, but ALL
fish waste MUST be removed from the park. The 2hr return walk beside the
tidal river to the sea will give your legs a good stretch. All sites are from $18
per adult, children $9. Seasonal rates apply.

The grounds of this spot have been beautifully landscaped and the camp has a panoramic view over the sea. Based in an old hall, the lounge is a huge area that includes a stage, a ping pong table, puzzles, and large comfy sofas pulled up around the huge stone fireplace. There is also a TV and piano, as well as a separate library with many books to borrow. The kitchen has served many people in its lifetime, but is immaculate and quirky with Its old wood walls and retro dining chairs and tables. The toilets and showers are plentiful and recently painted, as is the laundry which has automated washing machines and dryers. The whole place is spotlessly clean and welcoming and is a great stopover on the Te Araroa walking track. Your hosts are Craig and Veronica Wylie, and there are 18 sites available for vans and tents. Prices are $20 for one person and $30 for two, extra adults are $15 and children aged five to12 years are $5, while children under five years are free.

Rocky Bay Cove is available for exclusive hire (one booking only at a time) throughout the year. Note: In winter heavy rain may limit site access to four wheel drive vehicles only. ( A four wheel drive vehicle is available to access the site if necessary.)

This boutique camping spot by the hotel/cafe has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and picturesque surroundings. With lovingly landscaped grounds, and flowers and trees all around, this is a peaceful spot. It's not a huge amount of ground, but there are two power points and room for tents, there is also a small kitchen with a microwave and fridges. Laundry facilities are available on request, and there are good toilets and showers here. Take advantage of the full restaurant,or stop in and have a beer at the bar with your friendly host Keith Fenwick.
Tent sites are $10 per person or with power from $20.

A relaxed Christian focused camp between the beautiful Lakes Rotoehu and Rotoma, some 30 miles from Rotorua. Adjacent to the Rotoma Scenic Reserve and the local school, it is a peaceful spot away from the main tourist bustle. The camp has a bush backdrop with large, tidy, level sites, and only a short walk to the beautiful Waitangi Soda Springs for a hot soak. The amenities have a beautiful mural painted on the outside, and have clean, metered showers, toilets, and a breezy covered communal dining and social area beside the kitchens. Nearby Lake Rotoma is a popular spot for fishing and water sports, so you want to utilise the fish cleaning facilities.  No credit card or eftpos so bring your cash.

A friendly park with art-deco style buildings situated a short drive from central Rotorua. In a quiet suburban location at Ngongotaha, you can relax at the camp or enjoy a short walk to the lake, local village shops or nearby popular trout fishing streams. For the fisherman there is fish cleaning equipment and a smokehouse, and a BBQ can be hired to cook the catch of the day. Facilities are non-smoking and the showers are free. Major upgrades are planned in the kitchen area, a nice outdoor seating area is the start of these. While the kitchen is small at the moment, it has all the amenities you need, and everything is clean and smart. Amuse the children at the playground with trampoline, TV/games room or fun bike hire, while the spa pool or above ground solar heated swimming pool are open from October to May, or stay in touch using the wireless hotspot. Lovely hosts Reece and Dianne will help you in the office which doubles as a camp store, provides information for all local attractions, as well as providing trout fishing supplies. Sites are from $30 for two, $7.50 per child, and peak seasonal rates apply.

If you are into mountain biking, then this is the camp for you, with back gate access to the local mountain bike trails, book ahead for the onsite sorts masseuse, and a purpose built bike wash. First camp as you come in from Taupo, this well-groomed park is lush with mature trees and ponga ferns, giving it a restful urban setting. Choose from 100 powered sites, large vehicle bays, or a special 24-site hardstand campervan area, complete with covered walkway to the streamlined kitchen and inviting indoor recreational area. Campers have the option of several different kitchens, all with plentiful cooking facilities, or of enjoying an open-air meal at the BBQ dining areas. Tent sites can be found on a picturesque, elevated lawn at the rear of the camp complete with their own amenities block and views of the surrounding hills. All the facilities are first class and have disabled access, recent makeovers have made things even nicer, and a dump point is provided. Take a soak in the hot mineral pools, or try the heated swimming pool, children are well catered for with lots of new equipment in the adventure playground under magnificent oak trees, as well as a bike track. Right out the back is a large area that includes facilities for playing volleyball, cricket, tennis, or rugby. Large groups are no problem here, and the upgrades planned in the next two years are exciting. The friendly staff in the office will be able to book one of the many attractions on offer, some are discounted for this camp only, and shuttle buses use the camp as a pickup point. Non-powered sites from $20, powered sites and motorhome sites from $25 per adult.

Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park is on the Bream Bay Coast. There are 264 sites with power and 80 sites non-powered. Choose from a wide variety of sites, some overlooking the estuary and sea. This camp has bird-conservation areas and resident ducks. There are excellent ablutions. All have token metered showers in over seven different blocks, plus disability facilities; all spotlessly clean. The automatic laundry equipment is first class. The kitchens are tidy, with limited appliances. A kitchen block has been built. recently For the active camper there is tennis, fishing plus other seaside options, and for the children, a playground. A secured boat parking area and fish cleaning bench is provided. You can walk through the camp to a 7-day grocery shop. A sewerage and dump point, plus car/boat wash facilities are provided. Please no pets here.

Accommodation Options

Between Raglan and Kawhia (approximately 25 km south of Raglan on the
gravel coast road), Ruapuke offers rural camping in a streamside setting.
Alternatively turn into Te Mata Road from the SH23 and travel for approx 20
km (only last 5km gravel road) Over the hill is a beach popular for fishing and
surfing. There are 60 sites available, 10 with power. The fisherman’s kitchen
has a full stove, plus hotplates and fridge/freezers. There are hot-water
showers in the rustic ablutions and a free auto washer and dryer.

Prices: Listed here.

Enjoy the stunning views of Russell township, the Bay, and over to Paihia. This park is located on the hill above the waterfront, with an easy walk to shops, restaurants, heritage buildings and trails. Sites are level on three
terraces, with the higher sites having great views. All amenities are on the middle terrace. A disability access bathroom is available on request. Overlooking the water, is a well appointed kitchen, with adjoining dining, and TV annexe. Wifi is also available. There are good cobbled driveways throughout forming a one-way system to a separate exit and a central play area and equipment for children. Boat engine flush and fish cleaning facilities are available. The many activities in this area include fishing, sailing, kayaking, cycling, Bay of Islands cruises, bushwalking, and heritage trails. A dump station is here. Becky and Troy are your hosts. Refer to the booking link to get the current camping rates. Seasonal rates apply.

Approx 3.5 kilometers from Russell is this tranquil picturesque camp, set in a sheltered bush covered valley. Some 14 acres, is divided by trees giving a variety of spacious sites some with privacy (around 40 have power). A swimming pool with outdoor seating, and an imaginative children's play area overlook a large raised lawn with al fresco dining. Each of the tables has an umbrella and a BBQ, A choice of two kitchens, one with an adjacent TV lounge, internet access and a log fire. An outdoor area has a wood fired pizza oven and an all weather table tennis table. Two clean ablution blocks provide ample facilities. Both automatic laundry equipment and clotheslines are plentiful. There are a number of outdoor taps in the grounds, a boat wash, fish-cleaning area and a smokehouse. Enjoy the many activities in the area, including hiring bikes, fishing, kayaking and walking and get the 'lowdown' on the history of Russell. This is the closest camp to the Twin Coast Cycle trail, and great camp for those doing the Cape Brett walk. There are boat ramps near by and wonderful bird life. - you have an opportunity to see both wekas (an endangered N Z flightless bird) and Kiwis which can be heard at night. You may even be lucky enough to see one. The BBC filmed the birdlife in this camp in Nov 2014, and will be screening world wide in 2016. Dogs by arrangement. Seasonal rates apply.

Sailors Cutting Camp Ground has toilet facilities, a boat ramp and caravan/campervan dump stations available.

Camping fees

The nearest camp to the township of Waiuku, this wee camp is adjacent to
a delightful public reserve and sandy beach at the southern-most point of
Manukau Harbour. The older-style amenities and basic ablutions are clean
and well-kept and a dump station is provided. A modestly-equipped kitchen
includes a laundry alcove. Excellent play equipment for the children and coin
operated BBQs are available in the reserve next door. Next to the camp is a
safe swimming area. Your host is John Crighton. Tent sites are $15 per person,
campsites $35 for two people or powered sites $45 for 2 people.

7km from Warkworth, Sandspit Holiday Park is designed around family
camping with lots to keep the kids occupied for hours. The camp has its
own little beach and jetty, with a floating pontoon. free kayaks are available.
The games hall has table tennis, soccer and pool tables. Take a walk down
memory lane through the pioneer village of yesteryear. A brand new kitchen
and ablutions block has just been completed. In the kitchen is a huge table
and large doors leading to a covered deck, The ultra-modern showers and
toilet are new. Enjoy your evenings in the BBQ/dining area. Play a game of maxi chess while the meal cooks, meanwhile the children can get friendly
with the donkeys and sheep. An ‘olde’ picture theatre houses the TV room;
maybe spend some quiet time in the camp library. Safe swimming here for
the children plus many other outdoor activities in the area. Wireless Internet
available. Your hosts are Jared and Zena Morrison.

This holiday park has 7 beachfront camp sites at $24 per night ($48 Peak rate) and standard camp sites at $23 per night ($46 Peak rate). There are also hardstand sites for Motorhomes and caravans at $23 per night ($46 Peak rate).

You can view a map of the camp here

A family owned holiday park set in 32 hectares of beautiful native forest at the foot of the Kaimai Ranges. A haven in the bush bordered by a sparkling stream and complimented by warm thermal swimming pools, all of which are included with your stay. The camping area at the front of the complex has 67 powered sites and a large open field for non-powered camping. The camp kitchen offers the usual appliances and plenty of fridge/freezer space. An automatic laundry annex houses the washing machines and dryers. The main ablutions have been recently redecorated and are tidy with good bench space. There is a second ablution block available near the non-powered field. The recently new owners are continually upgrading the property. All sites cost $18 per adult, $10 per child, and the showers take a $2 coin. Motorhomes Welcome.

Take the road to Scotts Ferry at the main road intersection in Bulls, otherwise you may end up on the wrong side of the river mouth! This small “Camp Inn” is on your left, just as you enter the Scotts Ferry township, tucked up against a stop bank of the Rangitikei River. A small, well-equipped kitchen cabin is unlocked for campers to use. New Custodians Frank and Vicki. There are 7 powered sites and a large area for non-powered sites. There are 2 ablution blocks housed in concrete water tanks each with one shower and toilet. Hot water is provided by a gas hot water system.

The prices effective September 1, 2022. $20 for a powered site and $15 for an unpowered site. Plus, $2 for a shower and $2 per load. Laundry detergent was provided. Payment can be made online or in cash.

South of Hot Water Beach, turn off on SH25 at Whenuakite (watch for the big sign) this innovative camp has been built up around a former dairy shed and has some amusing rural touches. There are 24 powered sites and 55 tent sites. The modern facilities are excellent, with the front part of the camp sharing spacious facilities with _Cowree Lodge_, and the rear camping area has its own modern amenity block. This new block with expansive rural views has a large kitchen, recreation room and sparkling free showers and toilets. The main lodge has a sizable kitchen and lounge with all the trimmings that make it a home-away-from-home. Off the lounge is a large, open-air dining/BBQ patio that once was the rotary yard for the milking station. Dual shower rooms for both sexes, plus an overflow shower and a couple of toilets, are found at the other end of the building. Your friendly hosts, Don and Dawn, are happy for campers to help themselves to the fruit trees scattered about (in season). There is also a small office/shop which sells basic items. An internet kiosk is available, and free wifi You can enjoy a tour of the on-site brewery and stay for dinner. Tent sites are $17 to $20 per person, and powered sites $19 to $25 per person. Pet friendly except 24 Dec- 3th Jan

This colourful beachfront camp just north of Mokau township is perched right next to the black sand beach, nicely sheltered by dunes and shrubbery. The camp is traditional style and family friendly., Its river mouth locality offers a choice of freshwater and sea fishing, as well as whitebaiting. Or you can enjoy a long walk on the 3km stretch of beach between Awakino and Mokau Rivers. The camp has over 60 caravan/motor home power sites and 30 tents sites. The well-loved facilities include a bright, but small, kitchen/dining area with TV, which opens to an outdoor dining deck and BBQ. Hotplate or microwave cooking and a fridge/freezer are provided. There is a fish cleaning area for you to prepare your catch. The main ablutions have token-operated showers plus there is an extra toilet block for the far reaches of the camp. A laundry annex at the rear of the main block has automatic washers and a dryer. Plenty of taps means only a short walks to fill up with water. A dump station is available.

High on the hill overlooking the sea is this lodge and camp ground, you will find it off Fitzherbet Road. This was the site of the old hospital and has many well-kept buildings that have been furnished in a quirky retro look. The level tenting area and power sites overlook the ocean, all are landscaped and sheltered. A clean and tidy kitchen with all amenities including a full stove and separate dining area is provided, also a comfy and sunny lounge for you to relax in. Plenty of room here and groups are welcome. Watchout for the friendly rabbit that may come and visit you, or go for a walk down the hill to the glow worm dell. Your friendly host is Christine. $20 per adult for tents, and $35 power sites for two adults, an extra adult is $10. Children under 12 years are $5.

It's always great to see a community behind a camp ground, and this one is no exception. When we arrived a reunion was in full swing, but the friendly folks here still had time to sit down and chat. Amenities are clean with a good kitchen and three full stoves, plus fridge/freezers, while the showers are in good order and there is a separate block of toilets. A porch laundry has automatic washing machines, and a former classroom has been converted into a well-refurbished communal lounge with a pot belly stove and TV. All the facilities are clean, and a good children's playground is an added attraction. This is rural camping, with a hotel, postal service and other shops fairly handy, with whitebaiting and fishing in the nearby river. A good starting point for many tramping tracks in the area and popular with the 4WDs, it is also a stopping point on the old ghost road cycle track opened recently. Your friendly hosts are the Seddonville Community. Tent sites are $16 for two and power $25 for two. Long term discounts and special rates for families are available.

A quiet motel is set in spacious grounds right on SH3a, with SKY TV and free WiFi available and it is under 10 minutes to New Plymouth.

With views of beautiful Mt Taranaki and the Tasman Sea, Sentry Hill Motel has 22 units set in wonderful and private, peaceful and spacious grounds, located near Bell Block, Waitara, Inglewood and New Plymouth.

Shakespear Regional Park is right at the tip of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula,
and well signposted from State Highway 1. There is a recreational area with
camping a6t Te Haruhi Bay, just a few steps to the beach. There is also a level
area with picnic tables and plenty of cabbage trees, but minimal shade. There
is no power here, but outdoor sinks, cold-water showers and flush toilets with
basins and paper towels are available. No animals allowed in the entire park
as it is an open santuary. The whole place is alive with bird life, and resident
peacocks will share their park with you. Charges are $13 per adult and $6 per
child. There is no charge for preschoolers. There is a designated area for selfcontained
vehicles for $6 and $4 for adults and children respectively. Annual
passes are available for nonpeak period camping. There are no rubbish bins
provided at Auckland Regional Parks, so be prepared to take out all rubbish
when you leave.

Situated one hour south of Dargaville on the Pouto Peninsular is this working
farm set in a remote location. Campsites are either side of the estuary at
Sheehans Creek. There is no power, or shops, so come well prepared. The
toilets are of the long drop variety and the camp is rustic, but If you wish for
quiet and solitude this is the place to come. Activities include: fishing off the
beach, setting the net for bait and flounders, watching the varied bird life in and
around the creek. From here you can visit the fresh water lakes on the sand
dunes, tramp several different routes or visit the historic lighthouse. Please
phone before coming. Tariff $15 per head per night. Your hosts are Logan
Forrest and Joyce Melville.

Note: This campground is now open for bookings.

Located just off State Highway 73 (highway to the West Coast of the South Island), Sheffield Hotel is located in Sheffield in inland Canterbury.  There are caravan points and tent sites available for those who require accommodation. There is also a stand alone kitchen, laundry and bathroom facilities.

On Shelly Beach for swimming and a boat ramp less than 5mins away, this is a popular spot for boaties. Camp on level, roomy sites, dotted with trees in pleasant surroundings. 72 sites have power and there are abundant tent sites. Kids will enjoy the jumping pillow and climbing tower. The centrally-located, well-presented amenities block offers free showers and a disabled access/family suite (with baby_s bath). A large, bright kitchen opens to a breezeway and basic outdoor dining area and BBQ. There is a roomy automatic laundry with tubs, an ironing board, and a dump station is provided. Rest up in the camper_s lounge that has a fireplace, easy chairs and TV. The office/shop carries some basic items and fishing trips and tours can be arranged. Boat parking, internet and wireless are available. All sites are from $21 per adult, plus $6 extra for power. Seasonal rates apply. Dogs by prior arrangement only, and groups are very welcome.

With direct beach access, and glow worms across the road, this accommodation
complex with a farmlet attached, is a great place to base yourself in Hokitikia.
A well laid out camp, with established plantings and manicured lawns, the
powered sites form a semi-circle on one side of the central log cabin-style
ablution building. These are smart and immaculately clean, with soap and
hairdryers supplied, free showers, and a disability facility. The other side of the
building houses a modern kitchen/lounge with all facilities, and a dining room
is adjacent. A half wall provides privacy for a TV and lounge room, a great
place to sit to check emails with the free Wi-Fi. You will find a BBQ sheltering
under the eaves, as well as a spa pool and sauna for a small charge. The
laundry has fully automated machines and is available 24 hours. Your friendly
hosts are Tracey and Lance. Powered sites $40 for two people, $30 for one,
children are $10. Tent sites $32 for two, or $24 for one adult, children are $8.

A large motel, backpackers and camping complex, there are twelve powered sites, all beautifully manicured grass stands divided by new plantings. In a well sheltered tent area there is a large, sparkling, modern kitchen/dining that has full stoves, hobs, all appliances, cooking and eating utensils. The ablutions are spotless with large tiled showers including a disability unit. The laundry has automatic machines and internet access is available, keep your belongings safe in the lockable cupboards. Enjoy a game of mini golf or feed the animals, play table tennis or have a spa and sauna, and if you want to eat out there will soon be a caf_ on site. This is a great area for fishing, tramping _ the Hump Ridge Track is well known. Swim in the river or at the beaches close by or maybe take a jet boat ride. In charge is Murray Dowling and the camp is managed by Karl. Power sites $38 for two and tents $18 for one.

This camp is part of the Gisborne Showgrounds on the southern approach to the city. Situated next to an 18-hole golf course, on 40 hectares of rural tranquillity, the 50 powered sites are large with ample room for even the largest motorhomes (dump station provided). The modern amenities block is kept spic and span. The kitchen has drink vending machines, electric and gas cooking, fridges and microwaves. Relax next door in the large dining area and lounge with TVs. Smart, modern, coin-operated showers, toilet and laundry are provided with facilities for disabled access. The camp is five minutes from Gisborne City and the beaches. Peak season rates apply.

Situated on a strip of beach where Turret Road crosses the Hairini Bridge, the
namesake Silver Birch trees mark out this park. The camp offce at the barrier arm entrance, incorporates an internet kiosk. Although many sites are taken
long-term, there are some casuals available on the water’s edge. If you choose
carefully you can almost fish from your tent! A small boat ramp is available.
Recreation opportunities include a free-form thermal swimming pool, TV/
games room and reading room. The amenities include a tidy centrally-placed
kitchen, well-equipped with modern appliances. The older ablutions have
been modernised and there is an automatic laundry and dump station. Your
hosts are Sharon and Tony .Tent sites are from $20 per person and powered
sites are from $26 per person.

Skippers is part of Mount Aurum Recreation Reserve, among the hills and valleys that fed much of Wakatipu's 1860s gold fever. The reserve was established in 1985 from Mount Aurum Station and annually attracts tens of thousands of visitors wanting to explore the 9,100-hectare reserve, despite the challenges of getting there. The reserve begins after crossing the historic Skippers suspension bridge. Opened in 1901 it's the most spectacular of its kind in New Zealand. On the terrace above is a virtual ghost town, the remnants of Skippers Township, once the largest gold settlement on the Shotover River. Mount Aurum Reserve offers dramatic views and opportunities to walk, tramp, camp, paint, kayak, mountain bike, picnic and raft.

Close to Reefton township. Once a gold mining area this is now a popular picnicking and camping site. The campsite is well drained but be prepared for West Coast rain downpours. Try gold fossicking in the creek, or mountain bike the road. Close to Reefton township and a great place for exploring Victoria Forest Park walks.

On the way to the very bottom of the South Island, you may want to stop for a night at this lovely rural retreat. With only a couple of powered sites, and only a few tent sites, the emphasis is on making sure people have a good stay. You will get a farmstay experience, at backpacker prices, watch the shearing, feed the calves, or go for a walk on the hills. Come back to lovely hot showers in modern bathrooms, a large lounge and kitchen area that is up-to-date and has a few games, books, and puzzles for your enjoyment. Laundry facilities are by honesty box, there are picnic tables and an outside BBQ as well. Your hosts are Justine and Andrew, and their three lovely girls who run out to welcome you. $15 for one, $30 for two, any extras at $10 each.

Linkwater is on the scenic Queen Charlotte Drive between Havelock and Picton. Easy, level camping here with a hill backdrop in a peaceful farm setting where you can meet and feed the animals. The grounds are open and you can BBQ or picnic under the trees, 12 sites with power, plus lots of tent sites. A light, airy kitchen has two full stoves, microwave and fridge/freezer (kitchen utensils can be borrowed). In the dining room there is TV and a woodburner, and this room opens to a sheltered patio with picnic tables just outside. Off a corridor there are showers on one side and toilets on the other, including a superb disability suite and excellent automatic laundry equipment. Lots to do, go mountain biking, tramping, kayaking, diving or fishing. Only a 30 minute walk to the waterfall and gloworms. There is a wood fired pizzaqa operating some days during summer, wifi is available, there is a dump point, and dogs on leads please. Your friendly hosts are Chris and Barbara Faulls. Tent sites are $16 per adult, children 4 to 15 years $5, powered sites are $18 per adult, children 4 to 15 years $5.

South Brighton Holiday Park is the closest seaside holiday park to Christchurch CBD providing the ideal base for you to explore Christchurch and the surrounding area whilst staying in an oasis of tranquil grounds with sheltered private sites and mature native trees.

Private cabins and sheltered camping sites are nestled among mature trees and hedges. Choose from powered or non-powered campsites, available on either grass or gravel surfaces. Guests have access to a communal kitchen and dining area, as well as coin-operated laundry facilities. Hot showers are included in your nightly rate—no timers, no extra fees. A convenient dump station is available on-site, and free Wi-Fi is provided for all guests.

This is a family owned and operated holiday park.

A family park on a grand scale, this camp has 400 sites, a well-stocked dairy
and is only a 500m stroll to the beach. Bordered by a wetland reserve with
walking tracks to the beach and picnic reserve, the wildlife park, flying fox,
adrenalin forest and orienteering will help fill your holiday days. The grounds
have many large shady trees and BBQs are scattered throughout the three
camping areas. Each area has its own ablution block, some may be closed out
of season. A well-appointed clean kitchen has good appliances. The modern
TV/dining room is carpeted and has comfy chairs. The tiled ablutions are light  and airy and include a bath and disability toilets. There is a covered BBQ area,
mini golf, and tennis courts. The children can enjoy an excellent playground.
Eftpos and internet access are available. Powered sites from $32 for two
adults, non-powered sites from $30 for two adults and group rates available.

In the heart of vineyard and fruit-bowl country, this camp is 6km from Blenheim and 10mins to the Picton Ferry. On one boundary are campsites along the stream bank, the grounds are open and well-kept with tree boundaries, and more trees have been planted for shelter. There are around 70 power sites, some with hard stands. The ablutions are basic and with a charge for the showers. Two kitchens are well equipped with full stoves, and the TV room has a pool table and table tennis for your enjoyment. Cool off in the swimming pool, or enjoy the children’s playground. Internet access available and there is a dump station on site. Your friendly hosts are Andy and Christine Collingwood. Check the online booking site for current rates.

The map mark is only the general area.  You will need to contact 03 579 8338 for further instructions.

A campground that is spread out over three tiers, there is plenty of room
for tents and only 5m walk from the ferry. There are all the normal facilities
needed including a large communal area with kitchen, dining and lounge area
(where there is a TV), BBQ area, and laundry. Shared facilities such as toilets
and showers are available for everyone, as is a booking centre for the local
activities and wireless internet. Many free extras such as wifi voucher on
check-in, DVDs, books, jigsaws, board games and local phone calls (including
Invercargill). Borrow the guitar for a sing a long, or a bedroll for camping. Your
friendly host is Vicki, tent sites are $20 for one adult, children aged 6 to13 years are $15, under 5 are free.

A polished park that has beautifully-tended flower gardens and many homely touches! Use the camp as your base to explore the Forgotten World Highway. Try the scenic walkway from the camp to the rhododendron dell. Or the short walk to the local pool and cafes. Around the perimeter, high hedges shelter the grounds and you'll find 30 powered sites, most in private individually hedged bays with their own outdoor seats. Tenters have another 40 or so sites to choose from. There is an updated kitchen with all the necessary equipment and an adjoining cosy TV lounge/dining area. A paved outdoor patio has a BBQ and dining area, or you can relax in the spa pool. The smart ablutions have plenty of hot water and all the extras. A well-equipped laundry and dump point are provided. Internet access and bike hire also available. Pets are welcome. Sites are $16 to $20 per person.

It maybe back to nature in GBI but you will find a few comforts here. There’s
room for about 14 tents in a grassy area beside the lodge. Campers can
access the lodge restaurant for meals and fabulous Pizzas. You can use the
fully equipped lodge kitchen, hot showers, and flush toilets. Pick-up from the
Great Barrier Island’s Tryphena wharf and Claris airport is by arrangement.
The office and reception is open 9am-12.30 and 6pm-7.30pm. Camping costs
$15 per person per night.

Notes on the following Department of Conservation Campsites on Great
Barrier Island:
The DOC campsites on the island are all in beautiful coastal settings and
adjacent to important wildlife habitats for endangered birds such as the Brown
Teal and Banded Rail. Please do not bring your domestic pets. Cooking
fires are permitted in fireplaces provided at Akapoua and The Green only.
For this reason bring your own portable gas or spirit fuel cookers. No
alcohol is permitted at the campsites. Rubbish may be managed during the
peak summer period only, so ‘pack-in-pack-out’ at all other times. Please do
not disturb stock and shut all gates behind you. To avoid disappointment,
prior booking, registration and payment of fees are essential before arrival.
Bookings are made through Department of Conservation Area Office, Port
Fitzroy, Great Barrier Island (fax 09 429-0044) (09 429-0071).