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.

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).

Established in 1922 as an army camp on a 200ha private farm, this beachfront campground is situated on the southern part of beautiful Kaitoke Beach, close to the Mermaid pool. The grounds are covered with large trees, providing
3 private areas to camp. The water supply is sourced from an underground
spring, Rubbish collection, long drop toilets and 2 outside cold showers are
provided but no kitchen (just washing-up facilities). Your host is Christina and
camping costs $12 per adult per night and $6 per child (5 to 13 yrs).

Brim full of up-market amenities, this camp, set in 5 acres of tranquil beachfront park, is next door to and operated by, Ohope Beach Top 10 Holiday
Park. Used as an extension camp in the busy mid-December to end of
January period, it otherwise operates as a conference centre and wedding
venue for small to medium-sized groups. Check-in at the Ohope Beach Top
10 main offce. The central amenities block is divided by a pleasant breezeway.
There’s plenty of ‘everything you need’ in the kitchen and the laundry and the
ablutions are superb , all colour-coordinated with extra unisex showers (on
timers) and three disabled access suites.

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park is located 4.5 kilometres from Nelson city centre and adjacent to the long white sands of Tāhunanui Beach. It covers 54 acres of parkland with 1km of shorefront that has been available for almost 100 years for holidaymakers to enjoy. Today Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park offers accommodation that suits every holidaymakers’ and travellers’ budget – from unpowered and powered campsites (around 600 sites) to cosy cabins and modern, fully self-contained motel units (89 accommodation units). The Holiday Park’s location gives you direct access to the beach, playing fields and local beachside attractions. On-site, there are several recreation areas, including beach volleyball, basketball, several playgrounds, a pétanque and an 18-hole mini-golf course, a giant bouncing pillow and an outdoor amphitheatre for live music and other events. The Deck Café and convenience store which is situated at Reception is open to guests and the public every day and serves meals, snacks and great coffee into the evening (closing time varies with season). Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park also has its own conference and events centre for corporate and community functions, weddings and private parties with several different rooms, ample coach and car parking, and on-site caterers. They also have dedicated, dog-friendly campsites for guests travelling between 1 Feb – 30 Nov each year. Refer to the online booking site for current rates. Note that seasonal rates may apply.

This tidy beachside camp reminds us of how things used to be. Sand dunes dominate, with beach walks and the odd friendly sea lion to visit. The kitchen is welcoming, combining cooking equipment and a spot to relax with a book or TV. The office has been recently refurbished, and the camp is under new ownership. There is a basic but clean ablution block and a porch laundry with an automatic washing machine. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Your hosts are Paula and Lindsay.

This small family-friendly camp is across the road from a safe swimming harbour and 10 minutes walk to a surf beach. The 25 sites are in a pleasant setting with a hedged perimeter, and some sites are among sheltered trees and set back from the road. Facilities include, a kitchen with modern appliances and fridge, ovens etc.  This opens out to a pleasant outdoor dining table area complete with TV lounge, an automatic laundry, tidy tiled ablutions with metered showers and two disabled access toilets. A games room. For those with fishing in mind there is a boat washdown and fish station. Your hosts are Charlie and Heather.

Dogs welcome by prior arrangement. Free wifi.  Kayaks, bikes and surfboards are available to hire and free BBQ is available.

This camping ground closed in April 2023 so you will need to look elsewhere for Accomodation.

A lovely camp with beautifully manicured grounds, this camp is the closest to
town but in a quiet area. With 27 large power sites and 10 smaller sites, the
permanents are based at the front on hard surface, while lovely landscaped
grass and rapidly growing trees are provided for casuals at the back. The allin-one
toilet and shower units are plentiful, well-kept, and spotlessly clean, one
building houses a disability suite. There is a separate kitchen, dining and laundry
at the rear end of the camp that provides all that you need. The kitchen has
cook tops and a fridge, and the outside covered dining area leads on to a nice
shaded area with BBQs as well as a herb garden. There is internet access and
pets are allowed, but not during the main holiday times please. Your hosts are
Karl and Marina. Sites are $15 to $20 per person, seasonal rates apply.

From South and Harbour Bridge: exit Esmonde Road. Second left into Barry's Point Road. Carry on to traffic lights and turn right into Anzac St. 2nd roundabout left into Hurstmere Rd. The Promenade is next on right. From North: Exit Northcote Rd. Follow signs to Takapuna. 2nd roundabout left into Hurstmere Rd. The Promenade is next on right. This is definitely a top spot! Absolute beachfront camping, right next to the water - with superb views of Rangitoto Island. The busy Takapuna shopping centre is just a block away, the local beach reserve and boat ramp are next door and there's a new modern cafe at the camp entrance. The camp area is quite open, but the growing palm trees add a tropical touch. The large outdoor deck alongside the kitchen has a gas BBQ, space for dining and spectacular views! The kitchen is powered by gas and has a microwave and plenty of fridge space. A large laundry offers automatic equipment and an ironing board. The ablutions are starting to date, with plenty of mirrors and roomy shower cubicles, including a disabled access suite. A  key combination system operates for access to these services (code available from the office). Other extras include a car wash, internet _caravan_ and wireless hotspot. 25 casual camping sites are available; with waterfront sites costing $69 for two people, standard powered sites $59 for two.

Noted for whitebaiting, .fishing, surfcasting, kontiki fishing and boat club Access
to beach by car or a good walk. The ground are kept clean and mown. The
ablution block is very clean and has hand soap and drying tissues in the kitchen
are a fridge /freezer, microwave, toaster and a hot water jug. Two tubs plus
a automatic washing machine grace the laundry There is 6 permanent sites
occupied and 6 casual powered campervan sites, and tent sites (unpowered)
All casuals are $10 per person $5 for under 15, under 5 free. The camp is
unmanned but has a honesty system.

Formerly Crossroads.

On the direct route to Tasman National Park, is this small camp with a big heart.

There are 23 power sites and 20 for tents with a variety of shaded and sunny
sites including large open paddock areas and room for larger vehicles. Drop
into the homely retro kitchen where a fuel-burning stove, an electric range
and microwave are provided, as well as all utensils. You can pick the free herbs
growing outside for your meal and eat under the veranda. Level grounds make
a great play area for the children, and a good selection of books and magazines
can be borrowed from the games and dining area. Good modern ablutions
have free unisex showers, the laundry has an automatic washer and dryer
and wireless internet is available. Close to the Wangapeka, Mt. Arthur and
Shedwood tracks, good fishing, and in winter the Nelson Lakes ski fields are
not too far away. Your pet and children friendly hosts are Tina and Colin Ball.
Sites are $17 per adult, children aged 5-14 are $8, under 5 are free.

Thirty kms from Wellsford on the Kaipara Harbour; 12 of kms gravel road. Four wheel drive track to beach for great fishing and kite surfing. Walkway from camp is 1.2 kms. Modern clean ablution block with fully equipped kitchen area. No charge for showers. No shopping, fuel or eftpos here.

Just 20 minutes drive from Thames and 40 minutes to Coromandel, this camp
of many summers is opposite the local hotel which serves food. It has a
well-stocked camp store. The sites are level and able to accommodate large
vehicles; some sites have shade or beachfront access. Kids can muck about in
the stream or on the beach. There are two kitchens, compact and clean, with
appliances and fridge/freezers. A variety of ablutions (some metered) are
dotted across the camp, with two attractive disabled access suites and plenty
of toilets and family showers. Two automatic laundries and a dump station are
provided. All sites cost $15 per adult and $8 per child. Your host is Bruce.
Dogs by prior arrangement.

At Tapu, turn inland and head 2.5 km up the sealed Tapu-Coroglen Road (take care as the road is narrow in places). Here, close to the water gardens and sculpture park, you will find a delightful camp with personality in a lovely rural streamside setting. 20 sites with power are tucked into well-planted grounds., There is a smoke house and modern toilets and showers. Picnic and/or cook in the BBQ shelter or make use of the porch kitchen that has gas hobs, pizza oven and a sink. The river has been dammed for a swimming hole. Check in with the managers Rachel and Yannick at the on-site house. All sites are $16 per person per night. Dogs by prior arrangement only.

Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch is a premier holiday park offering you entertainment in the indoor heated swimming pool with a curling slide into the water and toddlers pool. They also have a private spa available for use. Enjoy the jumping pillow, playground and games room which has pool table and table tennis. Hire pedal cars or bikes by the hour and keep the kids amused. There is a game called a Neos 360, the world's first electronic play system for the playground combining the speed and fun of video games with the explosive movement of aerobic exercise. There are communal facilities with showers, toilets, kitchen, dining room and laundries available for guests to use, as well as BBQ areas to meet fellow travelers. Email and wireless facilities available. The reception offers brochures and local information and advice to you. They also offer a booking service and information for most activities found in Christchurch and in fact the South Island. Both powered , non-powered and tent sites are available.

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.

A well presented camp with trees and shrubs surrounding the grounds, new
plantings and local artwork placed around the camp. The TV lounge and
recreation room is tidy and has table tennis, a pool table and an internet
station. There are two kitchens with plenty of gas hobs and usual appliances.
One opens to a covered dining area, and the second kitchen is combined with
a games room. There is an attractive swimming pool with chairs for relaxing, and two BBQ areas. You can go kayaking or horse riding in the area or just
relax under a shady tree. There are 20 powered sites available, and 15 non-powered, and wifi is available.  This camp is at the halfwat point on the Great
Taste bike trails and your hosts are Jo and Tony. Sites are from $15 per person,
$18 for a powered site.

This beachfront camp is 14km north from the town clock in Gisborne, set between the highway and the sea. There are big shady trees scattered throughout the camp which covers 3.8ha and has an emphasis on catering for campers who are into their surfing, diving and fishing. Enjoy spectacular, uninterrupted ocean views from gently sloping grassy sites - matched with a handy boat ramp. There are tidy ablutions (including disabled access) with a laundry annex. The kitchen has all the necessary equipment including, BBQ, gas cooking and fridge freezers. There is unlimited free wifi available, but no cellphone coverage. Recycling is encouraged and pets are welcomed by arrangement.

Just north of the Manakau township, on your left, is this large rambling campsite.
About an hour’s drive from the Interisland Ferry terminal, it’s part of a much larger complex. The camping area is in a secluded valley area, sheltered by native bush and mature trees. There is generous space for the 28 powered sites. A swimming pool, volleyball nets, bush walks and confidence course are available for your enjoyment. For the casual camper there is a simple porch-style kitchen with a fridge/freezer,Stove and Microwave . A solid but well-loved ablution block provides showers and toilets. Laundry facilities are available up at the main complex. There is also a BBQ for camper use. Your hosts are Darren and Colleen. Tent and powered sites are $16.50 per adult and $8.50 per child.

Set beside the Whanganui River, nestled amongst the native trees, this delightful camp is about 4km south of Taumarunui. Spacious sites, around 30 with power and many more for tents, the camp has great eye-appeal at a great price. All facilities are basic, but clean and very tidy. Of special mention is the well established kitchen and herb garden, Happily independent and a park with personality there brochure says, and that is what you will find. Everything you need is provided in the kitchen, with plenty of seating for dining, and a nice patio outside with BBQs. Nearby is a good childrens' playground, an internet cabin with wireless hotspot, and a laundry. The ablutions are in the same block as the kitchen and are clean and tidy, with good showers. There is ready access to fishing, hunting, jet boating, kayak trips, rail cart and bush walks, there is also good swimming is to be had in the river that loops about the camp. The Forgotten World Highway starts and ends here, and they are a central point for the North Island cycle trails. A dump station is provided and well-behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement. Sites cost $18 per person per night, children 13 years and under are $10, and under four years are $5. Please note NZMCA discounts are available. Your hosts are Phil and Helene  and dog Des.

Follow the signposts from S Hwy 10. There is 11km of sealed road to Taupo Bay. The level lawn sites are partially shaded by trees and lead through to a stunning beach. A well stocked general store is open all day during the holiday season and at weekends but just odd hours in the off season. Eftpos service and a coffee machine are available. The kitchen is roomy with plenty of refrigerator space. There are hot plates and microwaves for cooking while outside is a covered dining area with a BBQ. Here you can sit and watch your children on the play equipment. You’ll find a comfortable carpeted TV lounge where videos are freely available. The ablutions have ample toilets and metered, curtained showers, with liquid soap at the basins. The laundry has automatic washers and dryers. Boats up to 22ft can be launched from here. A boat wash and fish cleaning facilities are available too. Kayaks, snorkelling and fishing gear can be hired. Although summer holidays are busy, this is off-the-beaten-track camping. Powered sites are from $20 per person and tent sites are from $18. Seasonal rates apply.

Enjoy the 1.2 hectares of camp, offering plenty of shelter and shade. We have a self-contained 2 bedroom cabin, kitchen cabins, backpackers room, power and tent sites. We have a fantastic BBQ area where you can enjoy the catch of the day or prepare a meal in our fully equipped and well sized kitchen. We also have a small store which has a range of basic supplies.

This award winning 5-Star Thermal Resort overlooks Lake Taupo/Tongariro National Park. With an great range of Accommodation. Big Bounce Air Pad, free WiFi, Hot Springs & Water Park, water-playground & day spa.

Facilities include lake view villas, superior lodges, chalets, family Motels, holiday park cabins, camper van, & tent sites. big bounce air cushion

Adjacent to iconic Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs, waterpark with three heated hydro slides & interactive zero depth warm water playground. Under cover barbecue facilities. Guests receive discounts to use the pools.

Formerly All Seasons Taupo; a quiet family park, just over 1.5 km from the town centre but not part of
the bustle of the main tourist strip. This well-tended camp has around 70
sites. most are hedged and dotted with shady silver birch trees and plenty of
picnic tables. The excellent amenities include a sparkling kitchen and dining
area, electric hob cooking, basic cookware, fridge/freezer and lunch bar. A
lovely central flagstone quadrangle has gas BBQ and rustic timber-slab picnic
tables under shade sails. On cooler days head indoors for the TV room,
carpeted and cosy, or the well-equipped games room. Make the most of the
fresh air with the pleasant outdoor thermal pool and children’s playground.
The smart ablutions are light and bright, with excellent showers, a family and
disabled access suite and bathroom extras (liquid soap and paper towels). A
well-equipped laundry, dump station, internet kiosks and wireless hotspot are
provided on-site, and basic supplies in the shop. Your hosts are Carole and
Clive, and Ivan and Sue, along with their helpful team. All sites are from $50
per adult (Peak season).

An easy sealed drive to Tauranga Bay brings you to a sweep of orange sandy
beach that borders the camp. A boat ramp is nearby. From the camp you
can arrange a boat charter for fishing trips, harbour cruises, dive courses or
dive trips to the Rainbow Warrior. There are basic supplies at the office/camp
store all year with good summer stock. Internet is available. The 150 level sites
(120 have power) are well drained but little shade. Secure boat and trailer
parking is provided. Two kitchens are operational when the camp is busy, both
are clean, with gas hobs set into tiled benches, microwaves and a fridge/freezer.
There is a outdoor BBQ corner nearby. The two kitchen and ablution blocks
vary, with one being larger they offer ($1 token-operated) showers, with
separate blocks providing toilets. The two laundries have automatic machines.
Prices start from $20 per person. Seasonal prices apply. Your hosts are Harry and Leah Bowsher. Pets at some
times of year by arrangement only.

Just over the Hairini Bridge in a central city location is this manicured camp.
A convenient base for the local attractions, you can camp in a peaceful spot
beside the waters of the inner harbour. There are 60 powered sites and 9
non-powered. If your home is on wheels there are fully-serviced winteringover sites (bookings necessary) and 10m plus sites suited to large vehicles.
The smart kitchen is compact, with gas hobs and microwave cooking. The
ablutions are clean, with free hot water showers. An automatic laundry and dump station are provided. Enjoy the library. Your hosts are Kerri and
Dan. Pricing ranges from $25 for a cyclist’s tent site (no vehicle) through to
powered sites at $36 for two.

If you are looking for the tranquillity of a remote camp bounded by a variety
of beaches and endless open spaces in harmony with pockets of native bush,
you will enjoy this park. From Warkworth, carry on to Matakana, from here
the park is well sign-posted. Towed caravans are not permitted. This is a lovely
drive and the roading within the park is good. There are delightful picnic spots
and room for 260 campers within the two designated areas. The east campground
is for tents only, and the west campground is for all forms of camping.
No power is available, but there are good clean toilets and taps are found
at intervals. The grounds are well-groomed and level-to-undulating. Access
to the nearest beaches and sand dunes is over stiles. The camp grounds are
within a marine reserve but there are other parts of the park where you can
fish. No dogs or fires are permitted. Sites are $13 per adult and $6 per child.

This small scenic park is located at the end of the Kawakawa Bay Coast Road. Accessible from Waiti Bay only at low tide, Tawhitokino offers safe swimming and a beautiful, secluded stretch of white sand beach backed by regenerating bush and farmland.

Booking campgrounds with an underage group

Campground bookings for an unsupervised group, under the age of 18:

You will need consent to make a campground booking when your group is aged 16 years and 17 years.

You will need to:

1. Download the Regional Parks: Parental Consent Form
2. Have your legal guardian complete and signed the form.
3. Supply your completed form when you make your booking.

For health and safety reasons bookings for groups of people aged 15 years and under are not allowed, without appropriate supervision.

All other bookings for unsupervised group under the age of 18:

You will not be unable to make bookings for our baches, lodges and bookable sites. You may only use these sites with appropriate supervision.

Numerous sites scattered in an abundance of old trees, edging the large playing
field.  There are 16 power sites at the end of a circular drive, behind the
council swimming pool.  Old facilities but adequate for what is needed, the
kitchen/dining includes a fridge and a full stove. The ablutions are in good
order, while the laundry has an automatic washing machine and dryer, both
free of charge. A well-kept camp with a modern children’s playground, or take
a swim in the indoor pool complex that is alongside. A dump point is provided,
but the facilities are kept locked, keys are provided on arrival. This camp is
administered by the Clutha District Council, but there is an onsite caretaker
who won’t be far away. Powered sites are $15 per person, tent sites are $13
per person.

This large, nicely landscaped and secure park is on the fringe of Fiordland. The grounds are terraced up from the lake with 150 power sites, 100 tent sites and the occasional pine tree. A local shuttle service operates to the walking tracks. The modern kitchen/dining lounge is smart and has energy friendly lighting and all up to date equipment, and you can dine outside while overlooking the lake. The other kitchen/dining is a big dual entry room, with hob cooking, microwave, tables & chairs. An excellent commercial laundry will be welcomed by both wet holidaymakers and skiers, and there is a good supply of toilets and showers that are spotlessly clean. A spa and paraplegic unit are opened as required, and an adventure playground and boat ramp are available. Next to reception is ‘Tracknet’ which offers information on the area, walking tracks and can book your tours.

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park and Motels has been evaluated by Qualmark, and awarded Gold under the Sustainable Tourism Business criteria.

This is a beautifully laid out camp in the heart of Te Anau, walking distance
from the shopping centre. With a child proof fence enclosing the grounds,
and a kangaroo jumper, it is a safe and fun place for families to bring their
children. There is a luxurious lounge with a mammoth TV plus computers
for internet access. The kitchen has all necessary facilities, but no pots/pans/
cutlery etc. The dining area has circular wooden tables that look out over
the children’s playground. The ablution blocks are spotless with auto sensor
heating and a unisex disability unit, while the laundry is fully automated.
Throughout the camp the lighting is auto sensing so no searching for those
elusive light switches! The landscaped sites have been developed amongst
the trees and hard sites are also available. Your hosts are Bradley & Anna
Molloy. There are 76 tent sites and power sites from $19 per adult. Children
aged three to 14 years are $12, and children under three years are free.

Look for this park at the foot of the hill, just after you leave Hicks Bay. The
grounds are lush with shady trees and a short walk over the bridged stream,
through the paddock and you are down on the beach. Sites are level with
plenty of taps. The on-site store is well-stocked and has a full liquor licence,
open from 7am till 7pm. There are 80 tent sites, 38 with power. Sea kayaks
and mountain bikes are available for hire and the area is great for a swim,
surf, or fish. Outdoor camp lighting is minimal (good for stargazing) so make
sure you bring a torch. The kitchen has individual preparation areas and
conventional cooking. The basic ablutions have vanity areas and good, roomy
showers. There is an automatic laundry and a car wash is provided. Please
note, drinking water here should be boiled. An on-site food caravan operates
in peak times. There is an on-site shop, bottle store and diesel filling station
too. Your friendly host is Bill. Tent sites are from $15 and powered sites from
$17 per person. Eftpos is available.

With the northern Kaimai Ranges and Mount Te Aroha dominating the skyline
to the east, head south along the road to Matamata from Te Aroha. You’ll
spot the entrance flags of the holiday park not far out of town on your left.
Amongst mature oak trees. this park features hanging bridges, treehuts, giant
swings and the longest flying fox in New Zealand’s holiday park. Bush-clad
hills rise above you in the distance and the grounds are dotted with stately
old oak trees. A deep artesian spring supplies the camp with mineral water
and feeds the ‘rock pool’ thermal bath available free to campers. Enjoy the
grass tennis court, swimming pool and BBQs. In a quiet setting, the camp
is enclosed by farmland with provision for grazing if you are travelling with
equine companions. Amenities include, a serviceable kitchen with stove,
electric hobs, microwave and fridge/freezer; bright, tidy ablutions and a basic
automatic laundry and a dump station. There is a games and TV room, with
free wireless internet. Your hosts, Anna and Leon, can help you with bookings
for local attractions. German and Japanese are spoken here.

Excellent location near beach front. Very friendly manager and helpful. There is a kitchen and BBQ if you need it. Toilet block with showers. Powered sites as well as tent sites. Great views.  Fishing ramp nearby.

Reservations essential November to April.

Te Kaha is around 70 km east of Opotiki. At the entrance to this park is a
7-day general store, with off-licence and a café'e that offers takeaway meals.
The colourful gardens are prolifc, with hedges and trees and the beach is just
300m away. You will find over 100 level lawn sites, most with power. The well
equipped kitchen has boiling water on tap. The bright, clean ablution block
has metered showers. In the laundry there is commercial equipment and a
freezer. Fish-cleaning and smoking facilities are on-hand and permits for boat
launching are available. There is a play area for children. Your hosts are Hone
and Helen. Tent sites are from $14 to $16 per adult, powered sites from $15
to $18. (Seasonal rates apply).

This camping ground has closed.

Escape to this. unsophisticated retreat located between Okaiawa and Kapuni,
around 12 km from SHwy 3 via Normanby. The historic site dating back to the
Taranaki land wars. Camping is on sheltered, wide-open grounds surrounded
by thick plantings. There are no powered sites. There is a token kitchen with
sink. Outside you will find picnic tables and children’s play equipment. A large
open porch with benches serves as a dining area. There are 3 toilets (one with
disabled access) and no showers. All services are somewhat “rustic”. Cold
water is on tap but no hot water. Gates may be locked at dusk. Fees of $5
per site per night should be paid to PO Box 902, Hawera 1640.

From the Te Kao Store, about 10 km farther north from here you turn east down Paua
Road, then into Te Pua road. There is a plateau of rough grass above sheltered waters on three sides. A landmark bar of gleaming white (pure silica) sand protects this coast. Clear, deep water is around the perimeter, but you will
have to negotiate a bank to the water or try your luck at the boat ramp, unless
the tide is right. Campers must be totally independent.  This appears to be a great fishing spot. Charges are $10 per vehicle per night.

Prices are:
Camping
Adults, $10 per night(13yrs+)
Children, $5 per night(5-12yrs)
Under 5yrs Free

Boat Ramp Prices:
Campers one off payment
$30 per motor boat
$15 per kayak, jetski, rowboat.

Non-Campers pay per day
$30 per motor boat
$15 per kayak, jetski, rowboat.

ALL VISITORS MUST REPORT TO THE OFFICE.

A self-contained cottage next to the owner's house, just south of Atene. You can also park your campervan or pitch a tent in the adjacent paddock. Sleeps five.

11 km north of Thames, at the gateway to the western Coromandel coast, this
mature attractive camp, in a garden-setting, offers a range of casual campsites
amongst the well-tended weekenders. Easy access to the beach makes it a
popular spot for boaties, and the camp offers boat parking, a boat wash and
fish cleaning facilities. Powered sites have hard stands for vans, and tents can
be accommodated in a new grassy glade near the rear of the camp. The
central, smart amenities are tiled, with metered showers and there are 3 other
toilet blocks provided. The well-used kitchen has island sinks, with plenty of
appliances; or head outside to the picnic and BBQ shelter for alfresco dining.
At the entrance are a dairy for supplies and a takeaway shop for nights when
cooking is a chore. An automatic laundry and dump station is provided.
Your hosts are Murray and Maureen. Sites from $17 per person per day and
powered sites $19 per person per day . Hard stands available. Seasonal rates
apply

Number of tent sites - 30 Camp in scenic surroundings. Relax in the natural hot springs in the bay. Enjoy water sports or explore the tracks in other areas of the lake.

On the historic Forgotten World Highway between Stratford and Taumarunui,
some 43 km inland of Stratford, is this outdoor adventure centre sited on what
was an old forestry camp. The camp is open for casual travellers depending
on whether there are school parties in residence, so it is wise to phone ahead
and check availability. Camping is in a wooded setting with a cluster of prime
sites near the road, including 16 with power. A modern amenities building has
a commercial kitchen, dining hall, lounge and laundry. Laundry costs $5 per
day. Two blocks of good ablutions are provided. Your hosts are Michelle and Jamie.
Prices are per person, tent and unpowered camper van $12.  Eftpos facility on site NO VISA

Facilities include free BBQ, laundry, obstacle course, flying fox, wet slide and firepit.

Rates:

Present rates per person per night are:

Unpowered Sites
$13 per person per night

Powered Sites
$16 per person per night

Educational Groups – Schools
$20 per person per night

Educational Groups – Community Youth
$20 per person per night

Casual/Social/Sports/Club Groups
$25 per person per night

Casual Users – Cottage/TET Block
$30 per person per night, minimum charge $100 per night.

Well what a transformation in this huge camp in the centre of Temuka.
Recently purchased by a group of locals, it has undergone a transformation.
Big old shady trees with lots of open space providing campers with around 136
power and 110 tent sites on flat ground.  There is also a beautiful new animal
friendly space set apart from the main camping area, mostly unpowered but
with a couple of powered. What used to be the tired and uncared for facilities,
are still basic but have been renovated and cleaned to immaculate standards.
The kitchens are well stocked with everything you could possibly need, herbs
gardens too, and the ablutions show the same care and attention with clean shower curtains and water blasted floors. A large laundry has ample automatic
equipment and there is internet available as well as a dump point. Plenty of
room here as you are on the edge of a huge rugby field, that doubles as tent
sites in summer, and an adventure playground is only 50m away. Close by are
facilities where you can play tennis, mini golf, go skating, swim, play 18 holes
of golf, enjoy the cycle track or just go fishing. Very friendly onsite caretakers
will help you with any queries. Powered sites $25 to $32 for two, unpowered
from $8 to $12 per person.  Extra adults are $12, under 5 are free, 5-16
are only $5.

Treen and her friendly team will welcome you to this boutique family run
accommodation complex. Hidden away at the rear of the complex are up
to 20 spaces both on grass and in the carpark. Make use of the many onsite
facilities, that include the Lean-To bar, Cocoon cafe and eatery, and a hot
thermally heated pool. The large well-equipped communal kitchen and dining
area has an outside seating area, while the TV and recreation rooms are at the
end of this block where you can have a game of pool. There is also a large
laundry, as well as plentiful toilets and showers. Nearby is the free geothermal  park and an aquatic centre, while town is only a 10-15m walk away. Tent sites
$12 per person, campervan sites powered $20 per person, non-powered $15
per person, children are $8 per child.

Closest to the start of the Abel Tasman National Park walks, there are views out to the beach in this lively, happy campground.  There are plenty of tent sites set in a garden area; enjoy the sound of the sea and birdsong plus the company of Pukekos and Wekas.
Copses of natural bush are dotted around the camp. There is a mini camp store sells reasonably priced wine and beer, you can enjoy the café/bar/restaurant. A bus stop is close by. The ablutions are well-kept and have disability facilities. There is a new block of showers with a view of the beach, and the open-style kitchen and dining area that has an extension with several BBQs, help yourself to herbs out of the garden. The laundry has automatic equipment. Enjoy an evening on the large communal deck with a camp fire and native trees all around.

All activity bookings can be made at Reception including Water Taxis, Kayaking, SUPs, Sky Diving, River Canyoning, Hand gliding, Microlites and a massage to end the day here. You can also leave your car at the secure car park on site. Your hosts are Rhonda, Milan and Will. Tent sites are from $20 per person and power sites $22 per person. Seasonal rates apply.