Tucked in behind the motel complex are eleven campervan sites on a hard gravel surface, there are no tent sites here. A high fence surrounds the area, giving privacy from the road, and there are some plantings. The kitchen/dining has a full stove and all other facilities, and a BBQ is also available. The lounge area has soft seating, and sparkling clean ablutions also include a hairdryer in the ladies, with large showers and a separate disability suite. There is a 24hr laundry with washing machine, dryer, tub, and a large drying room. A play area is available, the beach is just across the road, and it is a three minute walk to the glow worms. Free wifi is available for guests, as well as a dump station and an inground swimming pool. Seasonal rates apply.

Has fully equipped kitchen (small but has everything you need plus some), free washer and laundry detergent, clothes line for drying. GREAT pub with good prices across the street. Friendly local people.

Between Reefton and Greymouth, this camp occupies a handy area with
plenty of tent sites available. The grounds have lovely established trees with
a tidy lawn for the tents, and four power sites on gravel. The small kitchen
has an electric rangette, a microwave oven and a fridge. There is only one of each (shower, toilet and basin), basic but clean and nicely painted, although the ladies shower is due a makeover. Dogs are at the caretaker’s discretion, and the washing machine is free.

Contact is via Brian at On the Spot

Park your motorhome within a few steps of the main street, or put your tent up in one of the little gardens tucked away between the buildings. This quirky little hostel come campsite has some amazing murals scattered around, and see if you can spot the topiary kiwi in the garden. You can enjoy two large, well-stocked kitchens, two lounges, and free movies and wireless internet. The showers and toilets are unisex, and a public laundromat is right next door. The hostel has a relaxed atmosphere with free sports equipment, mountain bikes, surf boards and surf trips available, run by the onsite surf school. The RSA has a back entrance next door and there is a free herb garden. Bazil's Bus is available for transport, there is off street parking available and a covered area for bikes and motorbikes. Your friendly hosts are Ray and Steve. Power and tent sites are $18 per person, children are $10, under 5 years are free.

Overlooking the gorge, and with the Buller River just across the road, you will get lovely views from this camp. Sites are behind the licensed cafe/hotel/backpackers, plenty of room on grassy paddocks, or park your van in the carpark. You share the kitchen and bathroom facilities with the back-packers, and you will be glad of the large modern shower and toilet cubicles. Lots of things to do here, walk up Berlin_s Hill, or over to the river, have a bite to eat in the cafe, relax in the garden, or have a drink in the pub. Your friendly hosts are Dean and K.D and the cost per night is only $12 per person.

Just a hop, step and a jump from the beach, this gorgeous camp has room for up to 140 campers, 55 sites with power, spacious, and most overlooking a safe swimming beach. Quiet, clean and friendly is the motto of this camp, and you can see it everywhere you look. The amenities are generous and clean, there seem to be ablution blocks every time you turn around. They include a baby_s bathroom and disabled suite, and another building housing four family bathrooms. The spacious stainless kitchen has a large chiller fridge and all other amenities, and there is an attractive sunroom/dining set up next door. At the end of the building is an inviting undercover BBQ area with seating. There is a separate lounge/TV room, and a games room that includes arcade games and table hockey, and two internet kiosks are available. The well-equipped laundry has several washers and dryers, while the children_s playground at the far end of the grounds is a good one, including an in ground trampoline, fenced on three sides for safety. You will get a lovely greeting as you come into the reception from your friendly hosts Chrissy and Carl. Tent sites are $36 to $38 for two, extra adults are $18 to $19. Power sites $42 to $46 for two, extra adults are, and children aged 1 to 14 years are $10.

Behind the Challenge Service Station is this RV park situated on what used to be
a car lot. The small area is all sealed, and the fairly new amenities include disability
access to showers and toilets, several washing machine and dryers, and a dump
station. There was no kitchen when we visited, but we are told there is one about
to be built, and there is free wi fi.  It's not the prettiest camp spot but is great if you
are wanting to be close to town. There are 20 power sites available from $25.

On the scenic coastal highway some 26km south of Westport is this lovely camp surrounded by native bush. There are 15 power sites (most on gravel) and around 100 tent sites, all on level ground with trees and punga for shade. Reasonably close to both sea and river fishing, you can also go gold mining tours, underwater cave rafting and a cafe just down the road. The kitchen is a bright and airy space that comes fully equipped, alongside it is another room with seating and TV. The ablutions have all been recently updated, they include a beautiful wooden vanity unit and are tastefully decorated. The laundry has washing machines and dryers, and is newly painted, and wireless internet is available. A new addition is a children's playground, and pets are permitted by arrangement. Your hosts are Graeme and Lana. Tent sites are $15 per person, power sites are $17 per person. Children under 12 years are half price, and under 5 years are $2.50.

This lifestyle park is now permanently closed.

In a rural setting with a small lake, great views of the mountains and close
to the sea, this camp ground is run by people who know about camping.
Landscaped grounds with room for tents, the 12 powered sites are all on
hard gravel, and some cater for large vehicles. The buildings have had a
lovely make over with a modern, clean kitchen, gas hobs, fridge, microwave
and wall oven.  The tastefully decorated dining/lounge has a log/coal file,
while the spotless modern ablutions have spacious showers.  Other facilities
include a laundry, fire BBQ and scattered throughout the grounds are picnic
tables. Relax around the brazier in the evening with your marshmallows.
or watch the eel feeding at 7pm nightly. Free range eggs are available from
your cheerful hosts Murray and Sharon Jordan. Sites are $15 per person
and $30 for two, children are charged at $1 for each year of age to 15.

Off Cook Flat Road is this large and well-presented camp with stunning
views. Tents can set up under the shady trees on a large grassed area, while
hard stands are provided for vehicles. Most have lovely grass strips between
them and some of the sites are extra-large with good access for buses. The
two kitchens are well equipped with full stoves, hotplates and fridge/freezers
and a dining space with a separate TV and internet room. A clean ablution
block has a disability/family suite, plus a children’s bath and a laundry with
up-to-date automatic equipment. The other two sets of ablutions are well
appointed and clean with well-lined roomy showers serviced by gas water
heating and hairdryers. You can cook inside in the kitchen with all amenities or
outside under the covered BBQ area. All the mod cons here, and everything
is immaculately presented and clean as a whistle, and you will appreciate the
under floor heating in the bathrooms if staying in winter! A great adventure
playground has been provided for the children, as well as pedal cars for hire.
Parents, however, will love the new spa room. Other amenities include a
dump point, phones and free internet, while there is a licensed restaurant with
takeaways close by. Your adventure trips can start here with many activities to
choose from and a no charge booking service. Children’s prices and off season rates available.

Off Cook Flat Road is this large and well-presented camp with stunning views. Tents can set up under the shady trees on a large grassed area, while hard stands are provided for vehicles. Most have lovely grass strips between them and some of the sites are extra-large with good access for buses. The two kitchens are well equipped with full stoves, hotplates and fridge/freezers and a dining space with a separate TV and internet room. A clean ablution block has a disability/family suite, plus a children_s bath and a laundry with up-to-date automatic equipment. The other two sets of ablutions are well appointed and clean with well-lined roomy showers serviced by gas water heating and hairdryers. You can cook inside in the kitchen with all amenities or outside under the covered BBQ area. All the mod cons here, and everything is immaculately presented and clean as a whistle, and you will appreciate the under floor heating in the bathrooms if staying in winter! A great adventure playground has been provided for the children, as well as pedal cars for hire. Parents, however, will love the new spa room. Other amenities include a dump point, phones and free internet, while there is a licensed restaurant with takeaways close by. Your adventure trips can start here with many activities to choose from and a no charge booking service. Your friendly hosts are Nick and Claire. Camping at $22 per person, children $10. Powered sites $48 for two, or $25 for one. Children_s prices and off season rates available.

Out beyond the hurly burly of the township, is this park complex that enjoys views of the mountains that are breath taking. Around 100 powered sites are ranged around the rear of the property, away from the road and with that view. All are on hard stands with a grassed area between, and a picnic table, while tents are ranged on the grassed areas. Two blocks of facilities offer large open plan kitchen and dining areas, including highchairs, and plenty of windows to let in the view. The ablutions are modern and all are spotlessly clean, the laundry has the normal washer and dryer, but the added benefit of a tub as well. There is a covered BBQ area where you can sit and watch the children on the playground, but if the weather turns bad, the games room has a pool table, arcade games, and table hockey, while the TV room is right next door. All activities can be booked from here, including helicopter rides, or take a walk up Paganini Hill for a fantastic view of the mountains. Your friendly hosts are Melissa and Cameron Blanchfield. Tent sites range from is $42 for two adults, powered sites from $46 for two. Children aged three to 14 are $12, and two or under are free. Off season rates available.

Park your camper amongst the native punga ferns with a backdrop of mountains.
This is a quiet, peaceful camp, where all sites are on hard stands with water
and power at each one. Two toilets and showers in purpose built cabins, the
BBQ area is tucked away and a great place to socialize. Take a glacier walk,
fly in a helicopter, or relax in the hot pools opposite.  Walking distance to
the popular West Coast Wildlife Centre. A dump station here. Your friendly
host is Logan. Campervans $35 for two adults, and $10 for an extra adult.

Goldsborough Camping Ground - This sheltered and secluded campsite is the site of an old gold mining town. Explore the gold mining area and try your luck fossicking in the creek.

Lolly the caravan is tucked away at the back of the section.
Access to new bathrooms, undercover kitchen, campers lounge and barbecue.

Large gardens offer CAMPING for tents and small vans available on a first come first served basis, no advanced bookings possible, for $20 per person. I have 4 powered sites for small and medium sized camper vans under 8 Metres in length. For larger vehicles, please contact me with dimensions prior to booking. $22.50 per person, children upto the age of 14 are free.
Hose for fresh drinking water available. There is No DUMP STATION so please use facilities near Hokitika or Greymouth.

Greenstone Retreat offers pet-friendly, cyclist friendly, quirky and homely accommodation on the edge of the village of Kumara. Yoga and massage may be available for a small additional charge.

Short walking distance to West coast wilderness trail, walks, park, glow worms and award winning Theatre Royal hotel for a meal.

Cash only or NZ bank transfer.

Winter arrivals prior to 7pm and summer before 8pm please.

Pets on request and kept on leads please as I have a dog on site who can be unsure of other dogs.

Greymouth KIWI Holiday Park & Motels. is adjacent to the beach this smaller complex is just 6 km south of Greymouth. The level lawns are well sheltered by bushy trees. There are hard stands for vans many in the shade of the trees. A modern kitchen (with 1 full stove) has a comfortable carpeted TV lounge adjacent. The ablutions are well appointed with tiled floors and a disability suite. The park has an automatic laundry, and an internet kiosk, free spa pool and BBQs. Children have a selection of safe play equipment. BBQs and picnic tables are scattered in the grounds. Dump points are available. Your hosts are Linda and Steve. Tent/powered sites - $30-35 for 2 people ($12 each adult and $7 per child) Seasonal rates apply. Specials for long term stayers.

This camp is at the southern end of Greymouth, use the new walkway/cycle
path to the beach, or let the children play in the well-equipped playground that
includes a jumping pillow. With around 50 power sites, some of these are on
hard stands for vans, and the same number of tents sites, all on level grounds
and with BBQ tables. The two kitchens provide excellent cooking and dining
facilities, one opening to a pleasant TV room with internet, and a small indoor
BBQ room. Ablutions are clean and modern, with liquid soap and disability
friendly. There are plenty of automatic washers and dryers in the laundry, as well
as sofas, chairs, TV and internet to use while you wait. Other attractions include
a games room with pool and air hockey tables, as well as arcade machines, a
private spa pool can be booked, and a dump point is provided. For some extra
fun go-carts can be hired and there is a shop located in the reception area.
Matt and Steph will look after your needs. All sites are from $40 for two people

A tidy camp next to the Turnbull River and Hapuka Estuary, enjoy fishing in the river, net some whitebait, or go for a bush walk. Don\'t be fooled by the name though, as this camp is next to a river, not the beach which is five minutes_ drive away. There are 50 powered sites and as many for tents. the camp is generously supplied with amenities. There are two old but clean kitchen/dining rooms, one has a spacious living room with a diesel burner, good furnishings and TV. The ablutions are plentiful, one basic and one modern, but both clean and tidy plus one with a disability suite. Cape Cod chairs under the verandah with the BBQs, and picnic tables are positioned around the camp. There is an excellent laundry, the camp store is well stocked, and internet is available. Your friendly hosts are Alf and Lorriane. Tent sites are $15 per adult, powered sites are $36 for two, while children aged 5 to 15 years are $8 and under five years are free.

An excellent location for hunting and bird watching, this complex has motorhome parks that are mostly sealed to cope with the coast weather, there are also a number of lawn sites however. A number of power sites have been formed close to the amenities recently. The modern and clean kitchen has everything supplied, including pots and pans. This adjoins an open plan dining and an attractive lounge that is pleasantly furnished. The ablutions are smart with and tidy, while the laundry has washing machines and dryers, as well as other extras. Showers will cost you 50c and a dump point is on site. The office doubles as a well-stocked shop, includes a credit card phone, and eftpos is accepted here. Dogs are welcome on prior arrangement only, and your hosts are Greg and Nathalie Hope. Both tent site and powered sites are from $17 per person.

This small alpine park on the southern fringe of the Fox Glacier township is surrounded by West Coast bush and is open for vehicle camping only. Walking distance to the Fox Glacier guide office, cafe and local pub there are 22 power sites that form a two-tier radius around the centre of the camp. The unisex disability bathrooms and all other ablutions are modern, clean and tidy with free showers, while a small kitchen has all appliances and TV/dining area. Outside there is a covered BBQ area and the laundry has both washing machine and dryers. You can hire a bike, and after dark you might like to visit the glow-worms. There is a dump station for camp patrons and all parking is on hard stands. Your host is Deborah and sites are from $20 per adult, children from five to 15 years $6, under five free.

Hans Bay Number of tent sites - 40 This is a large grassy lake front campsite beside the beautiful Lake Kaniere. Fish from the jetty, boat or swim in the lake. Please note that dogs are not permitted in the campground or Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve.

In the little settlement of Ross, this camp is on a grassy section beside the
hotel and across the road from the lake. In need of some TLC, the kitchen and
ablutions are basic, there is a washing machine and dryer. Meals are available
at the pub, power sites are next to backpackers and some tent sites across
the road beside the lake. Go gold panning, take a bushwalk, or check out the
great museum where you can learn the history of the gold rush days. Your
hosts are Mark and Paulette. Tent sites are $10 per person and $12.50 per site
with power. Children under 12 years are half price or under 5 years are free.
Bookings at the hotel.

This welcome stop is half way between Franz Josef and Hokitika, and is a
popular stop for cyclists. You can hitch your wagon to one of the 16 power
sites that are ranged on hard ground, under big shade trees and manicured
grass. The grounds beside the hotel are level and open, with neat lawn sites
that have taps and sumps as well as BBQ tables. Campers may use the hotel
facilities, the ablutions and small kitchen facility are within the accommodation
complex, good luck finding them though as they are not well sign posted.
A good laundry is available, , and there is a dump point. Your friendly host
is Tom. Tent sites $12 per person, power sites $30 for two, extras $12.

This camp has six powered sites and room for a few tents, on the lawn behind
the hotel. The recycled railway station is now a services block with a platform
sun deck, where a kitchen is housed in the waiting room. If you don’t feel like
cooking though, you can always eat at the hotel. Ablutions contain a couple of
showers (no extra charge) and toilets, there is a TV and comfy chairs provided.
An automatic washer and a tub are in the laundry and your hosts Jack and Anna
McInroe. Tent sites $15 per person, powered $19 per site, children are $5.

Jacks Gasthof is on the coastal highway 5km north of Charleston and is a gem of a camp. Well laid out in a peaceful setting, with trees for shade, and lots of little nooks and crannies, there is plenty of tenting room and three sites with power. Facilities are minimal but unique in their own way, gtwo toilets, no kitchen but lots of outdoor sinks with drinkable water. The shower is an open air one, down by the river access, where you can have it cold, or for a gold donation they will turn on the hot water. You can pop down to the river for a swim, or take a walk through the bush. An ideal stopover, if you don\'t feel like cooking, have a pizza at the onsite restaurant where the locals meet the tourists. How many camps are there where you can have a crispy pizza, or a proper meal, have a drink or two, then walk back to your site? Your friendly hosts are Petra and Jack. A site will cost just $8 per person plus $5 per site for power wifi morning and evening.

Fifteen acres of terraced sites allow stunning outlooks to the river, mountains
and waterfalls. There are 30 power points on hard stands and 10 tent sites set
amongst the bush, as well as two large barns with private bays for camping or
campervans - keeping you covered in all weathers (each site has power and
water). The facilities are all modern and beautifully clean with sensor lighting,
and the office carries a good stock of essential items.  The heated ablutions
have large showers with gas hot water, and hairdryers for the ladies. A disability
suite is available and a well-equipped laundry. The massive kitchen/dining and
lounge is tastefully decorated with a log burner, lounge suites and all cooking
equipment including cutlery and crockery which is available from the office.
Free BBQs and children’s play area are in the camp, as are internet access and
a dump station. Many mountain tramps start in this area and jet boat rides
are available on the Taramakau River, as well as being only 20 minutes from
the Temple Basin ski field. Your hosts are Darren and Toni. Sites from $40
for two people, extra adults are $20 and children under 10 years are $10.

Kahurangi National Park Created in 1996, Kahurangi is one of New Zealand's newest national parks, and at 452,002 hectares it is also the second largest. Translated, its name has a number of meanings including 'treasured possession', an apt description of its wonderfully diverse natural and recreational values. In places it is an untracked wilderness, elsewhere a wonderful network of tracks lets you explore wild rivers, high plateaux and alpine herbfields, and coastal forests.

This community run domain provides camping over the stopbank from the river. You will find 14 sites with power at the end of the football field, handy to a sheltered BBQ. Amenities include a kitchen/dining with full stoves, fridge/freezers and all utensils. There is a comfy lounge with a TV and book swap corner. For your children, are videos, games and puzzles. The ablutions are tiled and kept spotless. The laundry has auto washers. Casual users can use the showers, kitchen and laundry for a small charge. There are two tennis courts alongside. A caretaker is on-site.

Charges:
Campsites $13.00 per person

Power $ 6.00 per site

Children 5-15 yrs $ 6.00

Under 5 $ 0 - Free!

Bunkroom $30.00 per person

Laundry $ 4.00 per load

Free showers, kitchen, lounge, dining facilities plus TV, Pool table and a lovely old piano (in tune!)

Placed just south of the coastal township of Karamea, this camp is away from the road, surrounded by trees, and with access to both the river and sea. There is plenty of choice between open lawn sites or those nestled into a sheltered environment, and two kitchens provide cooking equipment, a fridge and a cosy fireplace. The tiled ablutions are clean and tidy, with the toilets in a separate block, and a dump point and wifi are both available. Explore the caves or walk the Heaphy track, go fishing or whitebaiting, swim in the river or the estuary on an ongoing tide, and kayaks can be also be hired. Tent sites $30 for two people, children $8, extra adult $15. Power sites $33 for two, $15 each extra adult, $8 for children.

Lake Brunner Country Motel & Holiday Park is set on 6 acres of landscaped grounds, in a beautiful and tranquil setting. We have 8 powered site and numerous grassy non-powered sites surrounded by some of the finest West Coast native forest. The Cabin Lodge houses the communal ablutions, laundry and kitchen/lounge. The clean unisex ablutions have free hot showers and there is also a family/accessible bathroom. The laundry has a coin operated washing machine and dryer and the well-equipped kitchen includes eating and cooking utensils. There is a large flatscreen tv with freeview channels in the communal kitchen/lounge.

Situated only 2km from Moana Village and Lake Brunner (which is the largest lake on the West Coast and popular for swimming, boating and fishing), this is the perfect location for some rest and relaxation and other activities. There are a range of walking tracks in the area.

Listen to the native bird song and explore our little corner of native forest where Tui, Bellbirds, Kereru (native wood pigeons), Shining Cuckoo, Fantails, Warblers, Pukeko and Weka frequent and make their home. View the glow worms at night in the native bush gully.

General park facilities include a children’s play area, undercover gas bbq’s & picnic tables, fire pits, chip & putt golf, large open spaces for ball games, a petanque court, volleyball, pool table, table tennis, a dump station and free wifi.

There is plenty of space to park cars and boats on the grounds. Pets are welcome by arrangement and only on camp sites and selected cabin rooms, not in any of our other buildings.

We invite you to come and stay at ‘Our Very Special Place’. Your friendly hosts are Peter, Carol, Kelli and Tony.

With a bush backdrop, lake views, and a marina at the end of the road, this
is boatie heaven. An old style campground that is ready for some attention.
The kitchen is small with usual appliances and some cutlery and cooking
utensils, alongside is a TV room with seating. The ablution blocks are large
and roomy but could do with a good clean. The laundry automatic washers
and a dryer and there is a dump point here. The reception area doubles as
the local shop, and Eftpos, credit card and email facilities are available here.
Lake Brunner offers trout fishing, beautiful walks, glow worms, and in summer
the lake is a good temperature for swimming. There is a stunning swing
bridge walk that starts just a few hundred metres away at the end of road
carpark. Your hosts are Grahame and Jacki Ott. Power sites $17, tent sites
$15, children under 12 are half price.

Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake. Walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.

There are 12 non-powered/tent sites.

Bookings are required.

Enjoy a great feed of whitebait at this traditional West Coast pub. Camping is on level ground with 10 power and numerous tent sites, all on grass and with established plantings for shelter. The toilets and showers are all part of the hotel complex, and are clean and tidy. There is no kitchen but you may be able to borrow the BBQ, the washing machine is free and so is the wifi. A children_s playground and great swimming holes are available to entertain, good fishing, both sea and river. Your hosts Wayne and Andrea supply a pickup service to and from the Wangapeka track, and they sometimes allow people who aren't camping to use the showers for a small charge of $5. Tent sites are $15 for two or, with power $20 for two, children under 14 years are free. Long term rates are available and this is a pet friendly camp.

The site of the historic gold-rush town of Lyell, this large, grassed campsite is easily accessible. Explore the gold workings at settlements of Gibbstown (2 hr return), Zalatown and 8 Mile, plus the Alpine Battery site.

Booking Required.

Explore the Lewis Pass area from here. There is a short walk to the sluice box, or follow the Lake Daniell Track. There are natural hot pools on both sides of Lewis Pass.

Bookings Required.

Number of tent sites - 20 (bookings not required - first come - first served) Easily accessible campsite. Boat, trout fish or swim in the lake.

An oldie but a goodie as the saying goes. Stop in at the office on the way down to the domain camp, you will pass it on your way in to this spot on the edge of the sea, and at the heart of the Mokihinui community. With plenty of level land, either on the sports field or beside the beach, this camp has a tavern near the entrance and the sea over the bank at the back where there is excellent fishing, and whitebaiting in the river. Some old trees make this a lovely picnic area. Around the playing field are 21 sites, which have power and taps, the main amenities are a central kitchen with three full stoves, fridge, tables and chairs. The main ablution block has clean tiled showers and toilets, with another block of toilets available in the busy season, and there are automatic machines in the laundry. Added extras include a herb garden and book exchange, and your friendly hosts, Joan and Basil, invite you to participate in the yearly Xmas fishing competition, or come and put your torpedo out at any time. Tent sites from $8 for one and $2 for children under 12 years. Power sites from $20 for two and $2 for children under 12 years.

This attractive campground is set in an old gold mining area full of exploration
opportunities. The Nelson Creek village includes a store, hotel and pottery
shop on a terrace immediately above the camping and recreation area. The
campground is next to the creek, where you can go gold panning and has
numerous sheltered campsites.  You will find clean toilets, children's play
equipment, including a flying fox, BBQs, picnic tables, running water and a
swimming hole. A track leads through a tunnel and over a swing bridge to a
number of interesting short bush walks. Worth seeing as it has been intensively
mined with tunnels, tailraces and hand-stacked tailings. A wheelchair accessible
track is easily reached by road and a gold-panning area is signposted.  Cost is $7 per adult a night, Child 0-16 years $3; $18 per family (up to 4 children).

The hotel over the road has showers available.

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

Set between Fox Glacier and Haast sits the Pine Grove Motel, the closest accommodation to the popular Copland Track.

Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker from the campsite. Fish in the nearby Haast River, enjoy short walks or picnic.

Bookings required.

This tiny lodge and campsite is set in native bush, just off the main road and across from the museum and gift shop. The camping area has a unisex shower (no extra charge), toilet and a small kitchen with microwave, fridge, cooker, cutlery, crockery and eating utensils. The facilities are basic but with character, and there are only three powered sites, although there are numerous tent spots. Relax in the native garden (when available), for the energetic and adventurous there are bush walks, hunting or fishing in the lake, or have your wild game meals cooked for you at the café over the road. Your hosts are Katie and Roydon. All sites are
$10 per person, children over five to 15 years $5, and under 5 years are free.

Listen to the sound of the surf and sea pounding on the Pancake Rocks. Sealed roads and contoured land, gives privacy and shelter to this lovely large coastal camp which appears to be well drained, even in winter. There is a fully equipped electric kitchen, and a gas one available for large groups. Between them is the dining/social room. An alternative is the al fresco covered dining area off these rooms. The ablutions are roomy, tiled and immaculate with a good disability suite. There is a laundry and a sometimes much needed drying room. Walking distance to the local pub, with shopping just up the road, and eating places nearby. Lots to see and do, this is a great base to explore the spectacular West Coast, learn to surf, or try out a paddleboard. No pets please. Your friendly, helpful hosts are Craig and Sue. Tent sites are $17 per adult, and $8 for children, powered are $20 for adults and $9 for the kids.

What a jewel of a place this is! From the secluded bays nestled in amongst the rain forest, to the large dining tables made out of recycled wood from the forest around. Each site is on gravel stands, with its own picnic table, no tenting here unfortunately. The kitchens are all new, the interiors have been designed by an expert and include all amenities. In the living/lounge area, you can watch Sky or just hang out on the comfy couches, while just outside is a covered area that includes BBQs and outside seating so you can watch the children in the play area. The bathrooms/showers/toilets are unisex and wheelchair friendly, and a disability suite is available. There is a dump station on site and the laundries have good washing machines and dryers, and of course all the facilities are immaculate. After you have a soak in the huge hot tub available for guests, head on over to the bar that opens at 4.30. Pamper yourself by having a spa and sauna, or have a meal at the caf_ that turns into a restaurant at night. Clear your email, buy a snack, or book a scenic flight, all available in the reception area. Oscar is your very friendly host. All sites are powered and are $44 for two , children aged four to 16 years are $13.50, and under three are free.

Rapahoe Beach Holiday Park is a favourite place for groups and families (including your furry friends) to spend your holidays and experience camping the old school way, literally in the grounds of an old 1930s school! Located just 11km north of Greymouth, this quiet, secluded location immediately on the beachfront offers a range of facilities and activities for your comfort and relaxation – all while being central to a range of popular West Coast tourist attractions. Favourite pastimes for visitors include swimming in the “school pool” or on the beach, gemstone hunting, fishing, observing the local seal colony at Point Elizabeth, checking out the amazing geological papa rock and limestone features on the rugged northern point, or whitebait fishing on the river nearby. Maybe you would just like to simply read a book from our library or teach the kids a few of the old school board games? There’s something for everyone.

​Motorhome and caravan sites (powered or non-powered), as well as tent sites available. Due to renovations by the new management, there are limited cabins and caravans for hire. These will be added to as the grounds are further developed.