On the southern aspect of Mt Ruapehu, the alpine town of Ohakune is an alternative gateway to the ski and wilderness areas of Tongariro National Park. This top-notch camp has 55 good sized powered sites, spread across appealing grounds with mature trees and a mountain stream on one border. There is an excellent kitchen, a herb garden, plus a cosy and warm dining area, with a separate Sky TV room with a verandah and a games room. An outside BBQ area has ample tables and a petanque court nearby. The smart, tiled ablutions really showcase the lovely natural timber detailing that features throughout the camp. Simply push a button and you get light, heat and a seven minute shower - they even have heated towel rail! An automatic laundry, internet access and a dump station are provided, while the children have a good play area with trampoline and the private spa is appreciated after a day on the slopes. Your host is Kordula Daniel. All sites are from $21 per person. Peak seasonal rates apply.

There are 20 powered sites and 25 tent sites. Kitchen and dining room, fridge freezers, laundry, toilets & hot showers. Short stroll to beach and river – safe swimming. All facilities included in tariff.

Tariff: 1-2 adults (all sites) $20.00
Extra adult (over 14yrs) $10.00
4 years - 14 years $8.00
Under 4 years free

On the eastern tip of Ohiwa Harbour, this peaceful camp is 4 km off SHwy 2 and offers absolute beachfront camping. Spacious, level grounds ensure that a sea frontage site can often be found or there are elevated terraced sites with superb views. As well as beach entertainment, there_s a lawn area set aside for outdoor games, an inviting children_s playground and jumping pillow. For indoor activities, the games room offers table tennis and air hockey. Smart, centrally-placed amenities include a fully-equipped kitchen opening out to a breezeway dining area under a shade sail or fry your catch in the BBQ nook. A second open-air kitchen is available at the other end of the camp. The classy ablutions are ultra clean and have timed, coin operated showers. Fisherman can use the boat ramp, fish-cleaning area, smoker and fisherman_s fridge. An automatic laundry and dump station are provided. You_ll find your friendly hosts, Todd and Nola Morgan, in the office/shop where you can buy the essentials and get internet access (wireless hotspot or kiosks). Your hosts are striving towards a more environmentally sustainable camp so ask them how you can help! Pets by arrangement in the off-season. Camp sites are from $20 to $24 per person, seasonal rates apply.

An all-round camping experience in a glorious location, this classic beachfront position has groomed grounds and well-appointed amenities. The beachfront vista is enhanced by the steaming White Island across the water. For boaties there is a ramp and jetty close by and an on-site fsh-cleaning area. Despite
having 260 sites with power and 120 for tents, this camp can be very busy
in summer. The extensive lawn sites are mostly flat with plenty of trees to
provide shady relaxation or choose from some lovely beachfront sites. A wellstocked seasonal shop means you can easily make use of the inviting stainless steel kitchen that opens to a central BBQ garden/dining area. Immaculately kept ablution blocks include a disabled access suite. There are a host of recreational facilities: tennis/basketball court, a pool and slide complex featuring two hydro waterslide rides and a splash park for the small children, mini golf, an adventure playground, trampolines, jumping pillow and even a beach volleyball court. If that’s not enough, on the second floor, you will fnd a TV and games room that has an outdoor deck. An automatic laundry and dump points are provided. Your hosts is Mark Inman. All camping is from $21-25.50 per person. Seasonal rates apply and are subject to change.

Well signposted, in the heart of the township and just across the road from
the beach, this complex offers all-purpose camping for families through to large
groups. Spread across two levels, one holds the services block and the other
space for 16 camp sites (10 with power). Make use of the well-equipped
communal kitchen, dining room and hall - all under one roof. There are plenty
of showers and toilets and an automatic laundry. All the town services
are close by. Your friendly managers are Paul and Daphne Atkinson. Sites
are from $15 per person. Seasonal rates apply and schools and groups most
welcome.

If you want a true kiwi camping experience, you will get it here at this sprawling
campground that boasts one of the best beaches on the peninsula and offers
safe, family-friendly camping in a beach front setting. There are two excellent
amenity blocks each containing a kitchen, toilets, washing facilities and coin
operated showers, as well as laundry facilities. Plenty for children to do when
they are finished swimming - flying foxes, a climbing frame, swings, slide and a
cycle track. Visit the highly rated Maori and Colonial Museum while you are
here or make use of the community tennis courts., there is a store located
in the village for your convenience and it's open seven days in peak season.
Definitely no dogs and no fires, there is a dump station available but you will
need to boil any water you use. Your friendly hosts are Darren and Michelle
Wallis Hartley. All sites are unpowered and charges are $12 per adult, $6 per
child (5 to15 years) and under 5 year olds are free.

Across the dunes from the beach, and nestled cosily amongst some trees,
is this cute little community run camp. The sites are grassed and there are
basic showers and toilets, including a paraplegic toilet. A $1 coin will buy you
four minutes of showering, but if you want to do any washing you will have  to do it by hand… and use the wringer over the concrete twin tub! Yes, there are still camps like this in New Zealand. There is a purpose built lounge and
dining room that has a fridge, sink and card phone, and although it is an open
door building, it is well sheltered inside. An electric barbecue is available at $2
for 20 minutes and the camp offers fresh water, fire places, picnic tables and
rubbish collection. Dogs are allowed as long as they are under strict control
at all times. The local community warns you to take care when swimming, as
there are dangerous currents. Camp fees are $12.50 per adult with children
free. Maximum stay is 10 days. Contact them for family rates or large groups

Okiwi Bay Holiday Park and Lodge is not right on the beach, but there is a boat ramp about 400 metres away. The grounds are neat and landscaped with 12 level sites, all have power and water and lovely sheltered trees. A shop is available with a good range of everyday supplies, and you can get your dive bottles filled, petrol or diesel and fill LPG bottles here. An immaculate kitchen has two full gas stoves and all other amenities, plus a BBQ, as well as a covered dining area outside. The ablutions are well designed, light and airy, with hand basins in the free shower and toilet cubicles plus a disability suite. Automatic machines are provided in the laundry, a phone is on-site and free wifi is available. So many things to do such as fishing, diving and scalloping, charter a boat, or take a guided trip. Kayaks and mountain bikes can be hired locally, there is a dump station and fish filleting bay provided. This is a pet friendly camp and your friendly hosts are Pam and Ian Montgomery. Both powered and unpowered sites are $20 per day for an adult, children 12 years and under $12.50, two years and under are free. Tent RCD cords are available for hire at $6 per day.

Look for the signs between Rawene and Opononi. The approach road requires cautious driving, as you climb on gravel towards the farm gate. This is primarily a lodge with comfortable facilities and great views from the veranda. Campers have their own amenities on the upper level. There is a kitchen with gas ring cooking and a fridge, alongside the dining area. A plentiful supply of hot water serves the unisex shower suites. A washing machine is available, plus a tub. Campsites are level but do not have power. The fresh vegetables grown here are for sale. Have a farming-experience holiday, go tramping along the conservation walkways. Dogs are permitted provided they are under control. Your friendly hosts are Nils and Lois King. Camping costs $16 per person.Under 6 years, $8.00 per child per night. 6yrs to 16 yrs, $10.00 per child per night.

The 6 km detour to Okoroire from Tirau is well worth a visit to the Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Camp! A restored country hotel and restaurant forms the hub of the community, and administers the delightful little camp nearby. The campsites are nestled on a bush-ringed knoll, with the tinkling sounds of the stream below. There are just 6 powered sites but plenty of room for tents. An oasis of hot thermal pools can be found in a private grotto, there are walking tracks through the bush, and the waterfalls of the Waihou River close by. A 9-hole golf course is right beside the camp. The simple facilities have character, and include separate toilets and a single shower. Campers can access the hotel coin operated laundry and an extra charge is levied for pool use.

All campground sites include a key to the Hot Springs. This campground is open all year round now.

Located in Marahau one hour from Nelson and at the southern end of the Abel Tasman National Park. Something special in rural camping here as you soak up the peaceful environment of this delightful setting. Stroll through native bush, swim in the fresh water swimming holes, or wander through to the golden sand beaches. From the leafy bowers, to the large sites in the Bull Paddock, this is a place to make your escape. Divided into two camping area, both have large dividing trees and shrubs. Near the shop and office, is a domestic-size service block, great for large groups, and secure parking is provided across the road for those on expeditions. Further down the lane are 35 large private power sites, individually hedged, with flowering borders and a central banquet-size eating pavilion. There is a ranch-style unisex ablution block that includes a disability toilet, all in spotless condition. The kitchen has gas hobs, refrigerators, freezers, a microwave oven and filtered water, as well as BBQ areas located by the kitchens. An automatic washer and a dryer are in the laundry alcove and internet facilities are available. Resident livestock include friendly cats, dogs, llamas, and the occasional inquisitive cow. Only a 400m walk to the entrance of the Abel Tasman National Park, and not much further the beautiful water front. There are regular and on-demand bus services to Marahau from local towns and Nelson, as well as water taxi services based in Marahau. Your friendly hosts are the Macdonald family. Powered sites from $45.00 per night for 2 adults
Non powered tent sites from $17.00 per adult per night Children 5-14yr from $8.50 each per night. Please note that seasonal rates apply.

Ooops forgot to say the under 5yr are free for camping

Omana has an extensive area for camping just above the beach, which is
reached through an appealing picnic park that has tables and BBQ’s, and a
purpose built campfire site. There are taps, one outdoor cold shower and
toilets with wheelchair access. Sites are $13 for adults and $6 for children.
There is a designated area in the car park for self-contained vehicles at $6 and
$6 for adults and children respectively. Annual passes are available. Rubbish
bins are provided for campers only.

The level, well-groomed grounds have plenty of shady trees and a lazy meandering stream. There are 94 power sites and 80 for tents. The main amenities are at one end of the extensive grounds. There is a pleasant carpeted, modern TV lounge. Internet is available. An excellent open-plan arrangement houses the kitchen and dining. Fully automatic equipment is found in the adjacent laundry and an outdoor sink. The ablutions are first class, with a wheelchair access family unit. Alternative ablutions are provided when required. In the camp are two children_s playgrounds and a free gas BBQ. A dump site is available. This is New Zealand_s renowned gliding capital. Lake and stream fishing, BMX track, hot tubs and golf. Winter sport is only a short distance away at the Ohau skifield. Your friendly hosts, are Arda and Wim Booiman. All sites from $38 for two and un-powered are $34 for 2 adults.

An immaculately groomed ‘garden-park’ set in a predominantly rural area, 19 km north of Tauranga. There are 40 powered sites and another 15 for tents,
all set amongst grounds lush with colourful flower beds and trees. The main
attractions are the 3 natural thermal pools to soak in. The offce offers a
mini-market for any basics you need when making use of the gleaming kitchen.
There are plenty of frst-class appliances including microwave, fridges and
freezer and room to dine under a huge covered patio/BBQ area that has
views to the nearby ranges. Excellent ablutions have timed showers and
a disabled access suite. There’s an adventure playground, pool room and a
‘comfy-cushion’ style TV room and camp library. Bruce and Sharon Addison
will accept pets by arrangement. All sites are from $20 per adult.

 A spectacular location, wrapped around the
sheltered Onaero River mouth and surrounded by bush. Its great outdoor
environment, along with limited cellphone coverage, means this is the
ideal spot to get away from it all! Just 11.5km north of Waitara, the
layout of the camp is very user-friendly, with 57 level power sites
and 30 tent sites scattered across well-manicured grounds. The pretty
beach is safe for swimming, has good fishing and whitebaiting and
views out to the offshore drilling rig on the horizon. Three kitchens
mean plenty of room for all and a small shop is onsite for snacks. The
amenities are excellent. The laundries have drying facilities and a
dump point is provided. There is a kids playground. . Your friendly
host is Michelle. You will need to contact the camp for current rates.

This campsite is set in a remnant podocarp forest. The start of the Wakamarina tramping track is 8 km away.

A pleasant, art-deco-feeling hot spring retreat, tucked up against the foothills
of the Kaimai Ranges. Just 6 km east of Matamata, follow the signs out to
Opal Springs. Here you will find a comfortable camp with a hot mineral
pool complex (free for campers). In the valley below the camp, enjoy a large
heated swimming pool, or pay a little extra to enter the secluded, punga-ringed,
historic ‘Ramaroa Pool’. Campsites are spread across 3 elevated terraces, with
around 80 with power. There are free showers and toilets. A serviceable
kitchen has stoves, microwave, a fridge/freezer and opens to a BBQ terrace
with outdoor gazebo. There is a porch-style automatic laundry. The camp
store is well stocked and you can check your emails using the internet kiosk
or wireless is available throughout the camp. Aside from the pools, the kids
will enjoy the playground. Your hosts are Brian and Carrylline. Unpowered
tent sites are $18 .50 per person, with a powered site costing from $40 for
two people

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.

A welcoming roadhouse where you can stop overnight for FREE, 13 km east of Kawhia on the main road. Bill your friendly host, is happy for campervans and backpacking tenters to set up in the basic, grassy camping area behind the complex. You can't see it from the road, but the elevated campsite overlooks the pretty Oparau River mouth to the rear. There's no kitchen or shower facilities but you can access the public toilets in the roadhouse. A free dump station too. Stock up in the general store (which has absolutely everything including a lotto outlet and post office), or fill up at the petrol station. Take time out and dine in Brenda's cafe or sample their special KFC (Kawhia Fried Chicken) and homemade pies. Certainly worth calling or a one-stop-shop-overnight-spot! Oh! Yes, they will fill your gas bottle. A great place and great service.

This site is permanently closed (source Google 29/05/2025)

On a pleasant, slightly elevated site this camp is across the road from the
beach. There is a vista of sand dunes and sparkling water from most parts of
the camp. The kitchen has microwave, gas hot plate cooking, 3 fridge/freezers
and opens to a recently extended covered dining deck with a large macrocapa
topped table. The BBQ is free and there is plenty of seating. The ablutions
are positioned at either end of the building and are in a tidy condition. There
is also a children’s play area. Goats around the camp are keeping the grass on
the banks down. Jenny and Harry Barlow are your hosts. Tent sites are $18
per person and with power $20.

The entrance to the camp is marked by tall palms. Here you will find 30 powered sites on grass and all weather surface, along with up to 100 tent sites. The park is not beachside, but close to the river mouth and Opotiki town centre. It is 100 meters from the start of The Motu Cycleway. Facilities include a swimming-pool enclosure, an adventure playground for the kids and a common room for watching TV. The kitchen has all the usual equipment and an adjacent dining area with ranch-sliders. In the ablutions, the metered showers are tidy and they also offer a baby_s bath. An automatic laundry, internet access and dump point are provided. Your hosts are Raje and Pawan. Non powered sites are from $15 per adult and powered sites from $18 per adult.

Freedom camping is available here.

A quiet and scenic spot for a quick pit stop or an overnight stay. The area is marked by a gravel strip on the roadside, with 8 designated spaces available. The location is adjacent to the Carluke Domain Hall, which offers clean and well-maintained toilets (24 Hours). The spot is particularly suitable for those planning to tackle the French Pass.

Opoutere Coastal Camping is set alongside the Wharekawa Wildlife Sanctuary and broad sweep of Opoutere surf beach. This coastal hideaway is just 5 km from SHwy 25 and less than two hours drive from Auckland airport. The camp is open Labour Weekend to the end of April, and the offce/shop at the entrance offers basic supplies and controls the barrier arm card access way. Choose from a mixture of 25 powered and plenty of non-powered sites spread across bush-ringed grounds. There are two ablution blocks with unisex metered shower cubicles and a disabled access suite. The kitchens have all the usual equipment (no oven) and a covered verandah with BBQ for relaxed, outdoor meals. An automatic laundry and dump station are provided and the camp is suited to large vehicles. Enjoy the bushwalks and beachwalks, mountain biking and kayaking on hand. For conservation reasons no pets are allowed. Non powered sites are from $15 to $19 per person. Powered sites
are from $15 to $23 per person. Seasonal rates apply.

Half an hour from Hawera, an attractive bush-reserve approach leads to this
beachside camp. Opunake is a traditional holiday spot, with the rest of the
sheltered bay housing the surf club and an artificial surf reef just offshore. Nearby activities include boating, surfcasting, swimming and water skiing.
The grounds are level grass, with 95 powered sites and 10 tent sites in a
ribbon layout. The amenities block has a kitchen with stoves, bench cooktops,
microwaves and fridge/freezers. A TV lounge/dining area has outside dining
under shade sails. There is also a large paddling pool and lots of adventure
play equipment. Supplies are available at the camp shop. Superb toilets/
ablutions include a disabled access suite and there is a laundry an d dump point
provided. No pets here please. Your hosts are Lisa and Jase All sites are
powered $44 for 2 adults, $10 per child. $5 for under 5.

Road access is from Tripp Settlement Road, then on to Yates Road. The
campsite is set in 80ha of native bush, on the low foothills between Yates
Road and Station Stream and opposite the Glenburn Youth Camp. There is a relatively easy forest walk of about three hours, partly along the line of an old bush tramway and passing through several quite distinct forest types. The high point gives good views out across surrounding countryside. The campsite is close to the Orari River, which has good fishing. There is usually a water supply (but not for drinking), toilets, rubbish collection, picnic tables and barbecues.
No other fires please. Dogs are not permitted. Price per adult is $6.10 for a
site with an extra $2.50 for power per site.

An hour's drive east of Auckland airport is this relaxed and well-equipped camp, set in pleasant surroundings with a sparkling river alongside that boasts a large swimming hole and sheltered beach close by. In the attractively-planted grounds you can either find a remote spot or be sociable. The camp is split into two levels, on one level are 110 powered sites, some with permanent weekenders in residence. A central kitchen serves both levels and you can dine indoors or outside in the paved BBQ garden. A porch provides another washing-up area with hot water, fridge and a filtered drinking-water tap. There are several ablutions blocks with generous shower cubicles (metered) with shelves and dry space, hand driers are also available. From tots to teens there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities to keep them happy all holiday long. Boaties can store their craft here or you can take a kayak out for a paddle. The local general store is beside the camp entrance and the library is opposite. An automatic laundry, internet facilities and dump point are provided.  Seasonal rates will apply.

Orewa Beach Holiday Park has been a popular beachfront camp
since its inception around 70 years ago! Located at the southern end of
lovely Orewa Beach, turn at the traffic lights. The grounds are flat, with big
pohutukawa trees, and over 300 power sites. Taps are plentiful. All are
serviced by excellent amenities, splendidly maintained, including disability
toilets and showers. There are sunny kitchen/dining areas plus gas BBQ’s.
Both laundries have automatic equipment. Two alternative recreation rooms give different options for relaxing. There is a boat ramp, dump station, Internet access and playground. No animals here please. Your hosts Karen and Nick
Brownlie can usually find you a place even in summer.

Situated beside a sandy beach with spectacular views across Manukau Harbour to the Auckland city skyline, this quiet family camp is just over an hour_s drive from Auckland airport, on the northern shore of Awhitu Peninsula. Campsites are close to amenities which include an immaculate kitchen with 2 stoves, plenty of small appliances, fridge and freezer, along with some helpful utensils. The adjoining laundry has washing machine, dryer and just ask if you need an iron. The spotlessly clean ablutions have toilets for each gender, plus metered unisex showers and a huge disabled access/family suite. A baby_s bath is provided in the _Ladies_ with a cot and highchair available on request. A function room has a BBQ and some sociable indoor space for campers. A small shop for the _basics_ is open nearby in peak summer or there is a 7-day general store 10 minutes drive away. All sites have power, water and grey water disposal. Prices from $22 per adult & $11 per child. Your friendly hosts are Allan and Jane.

No bookings required _ first come/first served. Camp hosts on site from Labour Weekend to Easter - +64 9 433 8402 Self-registration during off-peak period Back-country hut pass does not apply Campervan access / eligible for NZMCA pass (except during peak period) View the camp rules

Otautu Bay Farm Camp is a 30 minute drive north from Coromandel town and 10 minutes north from Colville (on mainly sealed road). Colville has a general store and is the most northern stop for petrol/gas and general supplies. The camp which is bordered by a working farm is spread along most of the bay which provides boat launching, excellent fishing, kayaking and a beautiful safe, sandy swimming beach. It is a great place for walking, relaxing and enjoying spectacular sunsets. It is also an excellent base to further explore the northern end of the Coromandel Peninsula. Facilities include a laundry, metered hot water showers and a range of toilet blocks. There is no kitchen, freezer space accessed by arrangement. Bait, water and ice for sale. Camp sites $14 per adult $6 per child up to14yrs. $6 extra for a powered site per night. Pricing subject to change. Eftpos and credit cards (mastercard and visa) accepted. Bookings are essential during Christmas/January and major public holiday periods. Pets by arrangement with current vaccination certificate. Wendy and John are your hosts.

This camp is permanently closed (ex Google)

Just off the main highway you will find this oldie but a goodie. With a dairy
at the front entrance, and a takeaway food outlet alongside, you won’t have
to worry about running out of anything. Mostly return families, there are 50
sites with power and 15 for tents. The grassed camping ground is dotted with
trees and is situated to the rear of a large historic lodge. The amenities consist
of a small kitchen, old but with all the appliances you will need, ablutions and
a laundry with automatic machines. Campers can use the lodge facilities and share the communal lounge with its open file.  The swimming pool is totally enclosed for all-weather use and a dump station is on site. Your hosts are Brent
and Kirsty Cowles. Tents are $16 per person and power sites $18 per person.

This spacious and well-kept camp is very close to the local amenities on the eastern edge of town. To find it, turn off State Highway 3 either at the supermarket if coming from the south, or just before the railway crossing if coming from the north. The camps modern facilities include: two sparkling, fully-equipped kitchens; unisex individual combined shower and toilet suites plus additional toilets (the amenities block is wheelchair-friendly), and an automatic laundry and dump station. BBQ tables are scattered about the camp and beside the kitchen which has an impressive covered dining area. There is a TV room with internet kiosk. Wifi is available. Your friendly hosts are Billie and Kelvin.  Family and seasonal rates apply.

A Self Check-In Kiosk available from 1pm – 11.30pm.

Stop in at the tavern to check in on the way down to this \'real experience\' awarding winning reserve camping spot. The track beside the pub will take you down to the open area beside the river. A large flat area on the right, where the combined toilet and shower cubicles are placed, no trouble here for large vehicles. To the left you will find more camp spots beside the river with picnic tables, a shelter and shady trees. If you want power, there are two powered sites down by the river, and another two up by the tavern. Check out the swimming hole, do some fishing or rafting, or soak up the friendly atmosphere up at the tavern with your friendly hosts John and Kim Siu. Tent sites $10 per person, campervans with no power are $20 for two. Powered sites are $25 for two. Children under 12 are $5.

An immaculate camp, one that offers family camping with an emphasis on groups. There are 80 sites with power, set in pleasant grounds with plenty of trees and hedges for shade and privacy. The beach is across the road and the seaside shops are handy. A great selection of outdoor pursuits, mini putt, trampoline and a terrific childrens playground that will keep even the most energetic entertained. A Games Room with table tennis etc.,outdoor hot pool and unusual circular _conversation area, with seating under a pergola, is to be found in the gardens. A BBq area and a kitchen that has, stoves, microwave, fridges and dining space. Smart _Adam_ and _Eve_ toilets and unisex metered (free) showers with disabled access facilities and a baby_s bath; and two coin operated laundries. The camp_s _no alcohol, no drug and no smoking policy, makes this a safe place to take _time-out_. Obtain further details from your friendly manager Kerry. All sites are from $32 for two (seasonal rates apply).

Take the railway crossing exit off SHwy 1 at Paekakariki. You’ll find this well
established holiday park alongside the impressive beachfront Queen Elizabeth
Park and accessed by way of Wellington Road. The camp’s extensive grounds
have 170 sites, 150 of these with power. Pohutukawa and other shady trees
edge generously sized campsites that are individually hedged for privacy. You’ll
find a high standard of amenities here, including a big laundry and dump station.
The playground for smaller children is quite a feature and has a jumping pillow, or take them to the beach, an easy stroll from the camp. Your hosts are
Marilyn and Ashley. All camp sites are from $16 per adult, $8 for children.

Dog Accommodation

Dog bay for campers with dogs - these sites are very popular.

There are 16 sites and bookings must be made well in advance for the Christmas holiday period and statutory holidays.

Policies in place to ensure that dogs and their owners have a great time while here.

Book your dog friendly site accommodation now using the online booking form....

This campsite is ideal for a quick stop over on the way through Paeroa - a safe haven for people on the move. Spacious parking for all sizes of self-contained motorhomes and RV's. There is on site security with a caretaker and the gates are locked at night. Coin operated showers and laundry, and a disabled toilet. A large social lounge with TV and heated hall and kitchens are available for functions. Water and a dump station provided free for overnighters. This campsite is pet friendly. Special rates for NZMCA members. The park offers motorhome and vehicle storage facilities.

A short drive out of town, take Cobham Road to Inlet Road and turn into
Pa Road. Here you can enjoy the secluded atmosphere of this smaller camp.
There are16 lawn sites with power and shady trees that are very inviting with
direct access, by a bush walk, to town. Sited on the Kerikeri Inlet, there is a jetty
and boat ramp. You can hire kayaks, one of the fully furnished safari tents, or
gypsy caravans with outside baths. The central amenities have a kitchen with
hobs and ovnes. There are unisex showers and an ample supply of toilets.
The laundry has large automatic machines. A good standard of housekeeping
is maintained throughout. The pagoda marquee houses a BBQ. Internet
facilities are available here. Your friendly hosts are Kathy & Stephen Frewen.

Please note that this camp is now open under COVID-19 Level 2, with strict guidelines in place.

ESCAPE THE HUSTLE & BUSTLE VISIT BEAUTIFUL PAHI

Pahi Beach Holiday Park is situated on the tranquil shores of one of the most picturesque arms of the Kaipara Harbour.
The Holiday Park sits at the waters edge giving easy access to New Zealand’s Largest harbour.  An ideal spot to launch your
boat at the all tide ramp, fish from the wharf, explore or walk the shores.  You can holiday at our park with your campervan, caravan or tent on our level powered or non-powered sites,or maybe stay in our on-site cabin. Just 1.5 – 2 hours drive from Auckland on  SH1, turning left at Brynderwyns onto SH12 heading towards Matakohe and the Kauri Coast. Take the first left past the Paparoa village and you will find us at the end of Pahi Road.
The park is well appointed with the following facilities:

• Camp Store – Basic provisions and bait
• Eftpos and Credit cards accepted
• Well equipped kitchen and laundry facilities
• Separate shower and toilet facilities
• TV – Wifi available
• Wheelchair access
• Children's playground
• Dogs permitted by prior arrangement
• Dump station
• Large hardstand area for larger caravans 

Your Hosts: Julie and Andrew Kenny

In the heart of tui country (the bird and the beer!) this un-crowded camp is
located on the southern edge of Pahiatua township beside two hectares of
native bush. Sheltered by a high macrocarpa hedge, the grounds are beautifully
kept, with open sites of a generous size, some with large shade trees. The
ablutions and kitchen are basic, but lovely and clean. The kitchen has a stock
of pots, crockery and cutlery and the separate dining area is surrounded by
glass sliding doors and outdoor seating. There is a TV lounge also. On a patio
outside the kitchen you will find an automatic washing machine and dryer and
a dump station is provided. There is a BBQ for campers and a children’s play area.

Pets are okay by arrangement only. 18 sites have power and are $25
for two adults, $10 for each extra adult. Tent sites are $10 per adult with
children half price and under 5’s free. Your on-site host is Karolyn. Prices
subject to change.

There is no power but toilets and fresh water are available.
Sites $13 per adult. Showers and kitchen available at Goose Bay.

This long established, charming camp occupies a wonderful site between a safe beach and a boundary of bush. There is a lovely walk from here to Paihia 3.0 km away. This very popular holiday spot has about 90 sites, 58 with power. If you are lucky you can pitch your tent with the water almost lapping at the door. The kitchen, although mainly gas, does have an electric stove. Outside is a large covered BBQ/dining deck, placed to enjoy all the activities in the Bay. Listen up cooks! There is an old dinghy filled with herbs to add dinnertime flavour. Well presented showers and toilets. The laundry is equipped with automatic machines and a freezer. At the rear of the building is a TV room, and there is a playground for children. Free unlimited Wifi is available. There is a dump point for your use. The office and on-site store, is open 7 days with kayaks for hire. Tour bookings can be arranged. Your hosts are Dusty & Aroha Miller. All sites are from $18 to $30 per adult. Seasonal rates apply.

Pakawau Beach Park Camp is located a 35 minute drive from Takaka, these beachside sites are protected from the onshore wind by borders of shrubs and trees without blocking the gorgeous view. There are more sites in the hedge bordered avenues back from the beach as well, with the odd BBQ table scattered around. The kitchen has a gas hob, microwave, fridges and a freezer, while the dining area is housed in a separate room with BBQ picnic tables. The well used ablutions are roomy and clean, with spacious cubicles for the showers and a disability suite is available.
The laundry has automatic washers and dryer, all token operated. A children’s play area is close to the main amenities block and there is a boat ramp for campers to use, but a 4WD is required. Across the road is a licensed café restaurant with a garden bar and you can use the tennis court situated there. The Gateway to Westhaven Inlet is a magical place to go fishing, bird watching,  or a walk to the Kaihoka lakes. It is only a 10 to15 minute drive to the Farewell Spit, Puponga Farm Park walks and the stunning Wharariki Beach. 

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Pakiri Beach Holiday Park is just to the north of Leigh, this rural camp is right
on a superb east coast beach. The approach takes you along about 3km of
gravel road. Alongside the entrance is an office/store. Security gates protect
the camp from unwanted visitors. The camp is well laid out and the camping
area is spacious, flat and grassed with shelter from the predominant winds.
There are 15 power sites and 90 unpowered sites and a children’s playground
is set up in a tree-shaded corner near the entrance to the park. The basic
TV room adjoins a games room. The lined ablutions are in two blocks, with
roomy 50 cent metered showers plus a separate disability suite. The laundry
has good commercial wash and drying machines, with an annexe for tubs,
babies’ bath and ironing. The kitchen has gas hobs and all other facilities with
a servery to the smart dining room. A picnic marquee is great for summer
dining. No dogs here please. You hosts are Andre and Martie van Schalkwyk
who offer Eftpos. Ask about the kayaks. Unpowered camping sites start at $45. A day visitors fee may apply. Seasonal rates apply.

Tucked on the Manawatu riverbank at the northeastern end of Dittmer Drive, this is manicured park-like camping in the heart of the city. Large trees provide shelter and shade and continue the ambience of the adjacent Victoria Esplanade Gardens where bush walks, aviary, rose gardens, the Lido Aquatic Park, an adventure playground and miniature train will keep the younger family members entertained. There’s room to move, with around 85 tent sites and 75 powered sites - 30 or so with double hard-paved stands, waste and sewerage drop points. The abundant facilities are tidy and clean, with a large TV room and kitchen with electric stove and a number of gas rings. There is an excellent coin-operated automatic laundry, refrigerated lockers. Dump station provided. No animals please and Eftpos available. Your hosts are Sue & Peter and Peter & Raewyn. 

- Powered Sites and Tent Sites

$30 per night for 1 person
$42 per night for 2 people
$20 per night each additional adult
$12 per night for children 1 – 13 years old

Minimum Charge $30

An absolute beachfront camp, 15 minutes north of Coromandel. Designed
as a water-lover’s retreat, the camp is ideal for families with safe swimming. It
is bordered by an extensive pebbly beach and a pretty tidal creek. Two boat
ramps and plenty of boat parking are available. Your $3 ramp fee entitles you
to use the tractor, vehicle & trailer parking, fish cleaning facility and boat wash
(sorry, no discount for those who come home fishless!). There are kayaks
for hire, or hire a water taxi. The camp sites are level and have some lovely
pohutukawa trees for shade. The pleasant grounds are liberally dotted with
communal buildings that include a well-kept kitchen with plenty of appliances,
TV and fridge/freezer; a porch-style laundry, good bathrooms with metered
showers, separate toilets and disabled suite access. Stock up at the camp store
that is open daily. Petrol and diesel pumps and a public phone are at the front.
Your helpful hosts are Graeme and Annita Wykes. Tent sites are from min $30
per site or $32 per site with power.

With a broad stretch of white sandy beach at your doorstep, this park has a superb location and stunning facilities. The surf club, beach reserve and village shopping with restaurant and takeaways, are all within an easy walk. The terrain is slightly banked back from the beach, with well-drained, terraced campsites. There are 260 sites in all, 240 with power. Smart kitchens offer wall ovens and microwave cooking, fridge and deep freezers. Three ablution blocks have free showers, a spectacular baby_s bathroom complete with _playful seal_ bath, new disabled access and family suites and a series of well-equipped laundries. The thoughtful layout means these facilities are easily accessible from all areas of the camp. To help keep the family entertained there is a private spa pool, BBQ area, adventure playground with jumping pillow and mini tennis, along with surf boards, fishing gear and funbikes for hire. As this is a popular summer camp, you should book from Christmas through to February. Your hosts are Bruce, Donna & Rebecca Crosby and their team. Sites cost $21 to $28 per adult.*Dogs Allowed on camping sites 1st March - 10th Dec each year

With a 500m walk to the beach and with the municipal swimming pool next door, this park has limited space for campervans. Established gardens enhance the campsites, which are roomy and level. An unusual, half-round, barn
amenities block provides spacious facilities and a large undercover dining area. In the well-scrubbed kitchen, cooking is by stove, hot plates and microwave; or you can cook outdoors in the pleasant BBQ area. The bright, airy ablutions are clean and offer a disabled access/family suite. An automatic laundry, internet access and dump stations are provided on each site. 

Turn the corner into Pahi Road to find the entrance. Paparoa is a small community with shopping and services. The camp offers 20 power sites with taps. The lawn is level and easy for tenters. A very smart new laundry has a comfy couch to relax while the washing finishes. The amenities include a good disability suite and roomy but limited ablutions, (the showers are free). A multi-purpose room has a basic kitchen with a full stove and microwave. Outside is a covered dining area, this is adjacent. to the kitchen. Internet is available, and a dump station and car wash. Eftpos with credit card facilities are now available. Your friendly hosts are Ken and Betty Cairns. Sites $15 per person per night. Free wifi available.

Basic camp ground , this location is close to Kohu Kohu where the ferry can be taken across the Hokianga Harbour to Rawene .

Also known as Kaipatiki Campground.

Aquatic Park Holiday Camp is in the thermal heart of the Helensville district, northwest of Auckland. Parakai is well known for its many warm mineral swimming pools and water slide. The camping ground is adjacent, but quite
separate from the pools. It has a nice playground for children. Sites are level and open with big trees around the perimeter of the camp. Picnic tables and some hard stands for vans are provided.  A clean kitchen has microwave (there is no dining space), but plenty of preparation benches, a stove, hot plates and a fridge. The laundry facilities are excellent. The ablutions have a modest number of good hot showers and toilet facilities, however there is another block near the camp entrance. A good number of permanents are in residence, but there is plenty of space for casual campers. There is a dump station here. A superette, family tavern and takeaway are within a stones throw of the camp. Vehicle sites are non-powered and the campground does not have tent sites.