Set in 10 acres of landscaped grounds & offering year-round, warm accommodation to suit all budgets with full holiday park facilities.

This farm based camp is 8km south of Geraldine and is a children_s paradise, you will know you are nearly there when you see the avenue of colourfully painted windmills. Spread over a farmlet of nearly 17 hectares are 30 power sites and innumerable tent sites snuggled into pockets of shelter belts. Amenities include a clean compact kitchen and dining area, with everything you might need provided, opening to a small lounge with a TV. There is another covered area outside with a sink, as well as picnic tables for outside eating. Excellent tiled ablutions that include a family suite and disability unit, there is a dump point for porta potties only, and the porch laundry has automatic washers and a dryer. The BBQ area is well supplied with wood plus a large _marshmallow pit_ for cooking your own yummy marshmallows. Fun for the children includes donkey rides, a sandpit, BMX track, play equipment, mini golf and mini motorbikes. A landscaped area has a pool and grassed tennis court, or go and meet Skippy the wallaby and his other furry friends. Your hosts, Geoff and Kerrie, are pet and people friendly. Tent sites are $35 to $37 for two people, or with power, $37 to $40.

This lovely, eco-retreat on the right bank of the Whanganui River accommodates campers arriving by river.(Jetboat or Canoe) Or you can arrive road and Cross the Flying Fox (Aerial Cableway) The Campground has a flush toilet, gas heated shower or an outdoor fire bath in the bush for campers to use. Free Wifi is also available Your hosts are Kelly and Jane. Phone ahead to check availability. Camping charge is $10 per person per night.$5 per person for Cablecar. Great store on site - you can even get a cold beer.

Pauanui can be a little challenging to navigate for the tourist, as there are
minimal information signs. Look for Vista Paku as you come into town
and then follow it nearly to the end. This camp is largely filled with wellkept,
permanent ‘weekenders’ and there are only 7 powered sites for casual
stopovers. The smart camp kitchen is roomy, with modern appliances and fridge/freezer. The bright ablutions have tidy, free showers with plenty of hot
water and a baby’s room with bath and change table. An automatic laundry
and dump station are provided. There is an internet kiosk here. Your hosts
are Treive and John Andrew. Powered sites are $20 per adult and $12 per
child. Seasonal rates apply

A small camp ground with an interesting way around providing toilets… there
is one for each site! With each hard sealed camp spot having trees between
them, there is good shade as well as privacy from your neighbours.. Well-kept
grounds and there is a small laundry on site, and the lodge kitchen is available
for those in tents at an extra charge. Stop at the fly fishing shop on the main
road, enjoy the cafes, bike trails and the great brown trout fishing at the door.
Powered site $18 for one, $25 for two, and $5 for any extras. Unpowered
tent sites are $15 per person. Pets are welcome but self-contained vehicles
only from May to September please.

On the country side of town, this camp is right next to the golf course and
within walking distance of the hot pools and shopping area.Easy camping on
grounds that are pleasantly landscaped, with its own mini golf course. The
service block is eye-catching, with an interesting paint splatter effect on the
floors, modern and clean. There are good clean metered showers and a
disability suite and the communal kitchen has all amenities. Automatic machines
are in the laundry and wireless internet is available. A great attraction is a
gazebo with novel wooden tables radiating out from the gas BBQs (a charge
applies). There are 34 large sites with power and a dump point, and your hosts
are Dianne and Norris. Tent sites are $26 for one person or $36 for two, an
extra adult will cost $18. Power sites are $30 for a single person, $42 for two,
and extra adults are $20. All children under 14 are $8.

Great for backbackers, excellent vibe and friendly people.

Great campground, a must crash in for everybody considering themselves a backpacker or traveler. Awesome people free WiFi.

The wild wild west comes to the South Island in this campground based in rural
farmland. Buildings that range from logs cabins to corrugated huts, through
to mud brick houses, it is an interesting place to recharge your batteries, or a comfortable stopover on your journey. A large and level grassed area is
provided for both powered and non powered sites, with very large trees for
shade. Not wanting anyone to be hemmed in, there is plenty of space for
everyone. Rustic and quirky are words that come to mind here, don't expect
spotless amenities and manicured lawns. Facilities include showers and toilets,
a small camp kitchen, and a large common room with table tennis and large
couches so you have somewhere out of the rain if needed. The outside BBQ
dining area, doubles as the limited wifi hotspot.  Walks through the forest, huge
trees to admire, or look at the 'old stuff' shed. Your hosts are Stephen and
Linda and a site will cost $18 per person.

Take a sharp hairpin to your left on to West Coast Road as you leave the
Rawene Ferry, or turn right at the ferry for those travelling from the north.
5km south of Kohukohu and 1. 7km west of the ferry landing, the Tree House
Eco Lodge is along the Motukaraka (West Coast) Road and is well signposted.
A pleasant, shady spot for backpackers and travellers who appreciate a quiet,
uncrowded camping area that is brimming with bird-life. Campers with
cars must leave them in the carpark provided. Small motorhomes can be
accommodated although only one power point is available. The smoke-free
communal area with kitchen is delightful, although it is not suitable for very
young children. Stimulate your appetite with the 20-minute bushwalk. Your
hosts are Phil and Pauline Evans. Camping is $20 per person. $13 without use of kitchen, $20 includes use of the kitchen.

Located in the Chaslands, this is the geographical centre of the pristine Catlins Coastal Rainforest Park. Travelling on the recently sealed and upgraded Southern Scenic Route (SH92), visitors will find this camp on the McLean Falls Road. Don't miss the Catlins Cathedral Caves only 400 metres away, viewings are two hours either side of low tide. The kitchen is equipped with most cooking and eating utensils and the roomy ablutions are excellent. There is a lounge with a TV and you really must try The Whistling Frog Caf_ and Bar, it is not to be missed as most of the food served here is home grown and raised. You may like to visit the glow-worms, McLaren Falls at the end of the road, or one of the other many activities in the area. This is luxury camping, where pets are welcome and you are given free wifi. Your friendly hosts are Paul and Lynn. Unpowered sites are $45 for two adults and for powered sites $50 for two adults. An extra adult costs $15. Discounts available.

This older-style camp is lush with trees and has a scenic reserve on one
boundary. Just up from the beach and set back from the main road, it’s a
good spot to launch kayaks and paddle upstream or out to sea. The central,
well-used communal area has alfresco dining under a pergola with wood
and gas BBQs on hand. For the indoor cook, the older kitchen has stoves,
microwave, fridges, and opens to a cosy lounge with TV, internet kiosks, books
and a fireplace. The ablutions have ‘curtained-only’ showers ($2) and the small
laundry with automatic machines. Grant is the owner, and Charmaine will
book you in. Non-powered sites are from $20 per person, powered sites
from $23. Seasonal rates apply.

Number of tent sites - 20 Camp on the edge of the park 5 km from Lake Hauroko, the deepest lake in New Zealand. Fish, swim, go boating or tramping nearby.

The sheltered campsites are in the grounds of the old hospital which has been converted into a lodge, and all facilities are in this complex. A large kitchen has all equipment including a full oven and everything you need to cook or eat with, while the ablutions are spotless and modern with disability access. In the large lounge is a TV, piano, a free pool table and comfy seating, it opens to a sunroom where you can relax and enjoy the southern sunshine. Jan and Craig are your very friendly hosts, who told me they are a pet friendly establishment, but no giraffes or hippos please. Tent sites $16 per adult, 6 to 16 years $8, under 6 years free. Power site, s18 per person.

14 km west of Whakatane, at the very end of Thornton Beach Road, lies this attractive beachfront camp, known for its shellfish, line fishing, and safe swimming situated at the mouth of the Rangitaiki River. Whale and White Islands are visible off-shore and the ocean beach stretches out in front of you. Camp across several sheltered terraces, on flat, open sites, where there are 99 with power and water. Check-in at the new office/shop by the barrier arm - where there are ample provisions available (including bait and tackle). For boaties there is a wharf and boat ramp nearby. A brand new, stunning and spacious amenity block includes a modern kitchen with all the usual appliances. Fantastic ablutions with unisex shower rooms (metered in the summer), and two disabled access units plus three family suites. An automatic laundry and dump station are provided and large vehicles can easily be accommodated. Thoughtful touches include a new children_s play area, movie nights in the great covered dining hall during summer, a coffee vending machine and wireless hotspot will be appreciated by campers. Your friendly hosts are Glenn and Louise. The littlest campers have not been forgotten with highchairs and portacots available free of charge. All sites are from $20 per adult and $10 for children. Seasonal rates apply.

Just a 2 minute walk into town, this attractive tidy complex on the southern
outskirts of Coromandel township has a small, grassy camping area at the rear
that overlooks the tidal flats. It has a kitchen, lounge, BBQ area, and a laundry.
The ablutions offer free showers. Fishing charters arranged. Your host is Tony.
Camping on the 6 powered sites will cost from $18 per adult, and from $15
for tenters. Seasonal rates apply.

In the middle of suburbia, and only a short walk to the nearby supermarket, this surprisingly spacious campground has an air of tranquillity. This is a large camp broken into small camping areas, all well supplied with large shade trees. Of the 150 sites most have power and some have waste disposal, there are also extra-large sites for the bigger vehicles. A modern purpose-built block with kitchen/dining facilities, consisting of full stoves, ceramic cooktops and a fridge/freezer. There are modern toilets and showers in this building and a paraplegic/family unit with shub and shower, underfloor heating throughout. The laundry is large with auto equipment and has been recently renovated. Plenty of additional facilities are provided in the busy season, all are immaculately presented and maintained. The children can be kept busy on the challenging playground equipment, the jumping pillow or have a go on a pedal cart. No visit to Timaru would be complete without a trip to Caroline Bay which is within walking distance. Gordon and Alison Collister are your lovely hosts and they provide free wifi as well as a Spark hotspot. Tent Sites are $39 for two, or with power $43 for two, $18 extras, $10 child.

49 km south of Gisborne on the inl and Tiniroto Road to Wairoa youll find the
back-country life-style in a relaxed campground annexed to the community
hall. Look for the white-painted hall building just north of the Tiniroto Tavern.
The camp is in a peaceful area with level grounds amongst shady trees and
cow pats. Choose from sunny or shady spots with magnificent views. There are unlimited tent sites and 16 with power. The Community Centre building
offers a clean kitchen, ablutions and laundry facilities are available at the tavern.
A great childrens play area and a BBQ can be enjoyed and nearby the school
tennis courts and swimming pool may be used by arrangement. There are
swimming holes and waterfalls in the Ruakituri River. For those no cooking
nights the Tiniroto Tavern is a good choice, with full meals, takeaways and a bar.
Obtain the camp key from Colin Campbell at the Tavern. Powered sites $10,
tents $6 per person.

From S Hwy 12 turn onto Matakohe West Road. An easy 20 minute drive takes you through undulating countryside to this restful camp beside the community hall. A circular garden greets you at the entrance. The grounds are flat with lush grass and a few shade trees, plus 3 gas bbqs for campers and picnic tables. Most sites have sea views and some are absolute waterfront. 24 power sites and heaps of room for tents. The facilities are modest but clean and decorated with colourful artwork. A small kitchen has fridge/freezer, microwaves, jug and toasters, and outside is a pick a herb garden. Adjacent to the kitchen is a fenced and roofed gas BBQ area with tables. The water laps just a few metres from the 2 x 50 cent hot showers. A tin garden shed houses the basic laundry with a washing machine and tubs. The swimming is good and you can fish off the nearby wharf. A lovely _off the beaten track_ spot for relaxing and there is a store down the road that provides your basic needs. Sites $12 per adult and $5 children, under 4yrs free.

We are not 5 star resort style camping but our facilities are always clean and tidy. We're proud of our history and our Trip Advisor reviews are testament to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere within the park.

With the Dunes section of the Motu Trails right in front of the camp you can either choose to relax or go for a safe walk, jog or cycle and explore the coastline. Visit the Opotiki township where supplies and a good coffee are only a few minutes away. Alternatively, for the necessities and fresh fish and chips the Tirohanga Beach Store is right next door!

We are also a pet friendly camp all year round. To accommodate pets, we have a designated area and its own beach access.

Schedule of charges

The Tokerau Beach Motor Camp is closed at the moment.

This camp is right on a safe sandy beach that is known for its excellent fishing
and shellfish gathering. To the rear of the camp there is a large building that
houses the amenities. The ablution block is tidy and the kitchen has a fridge/
freezer, microwave and cooktops. A large basic TV lounge has table tennis.
In the auto laundry is a place to sit and read. This is real kiwi camping, close
to the beach with some sheltered sites. There is a dump point here. Plenty
to do: try the kite surfing school, or take a trip to Cape Reinga, Charter
fishing is available locally. Close by are a general store, Internet, fish & chips,
a restaurant and a café. There are around 44 sites with power plus 250
sites for tents.  Seasonal prices apply and dogs are welcome by
arrangement only.

This camp is tucked behind the general store and petrol station on SHwy 35
set on a flat grassy paddock that backs onto a stream. Close to the road,
seven powered sites are available and theres plenty of flat tent space. The
tidy kitchen is equipped with gas cooking, microwave and fridge. Ranchsliders
open to a deck and there is a basic TV lounge. A dump station is available and passers-by can fill up their campervan water for $5. The ablutions are wellloved and include a disabled access unit and communal change areas in the showers. An automatic laundry and a BBQ are available. Mark and Lisa and
her team at the shop and Fish Shop will make you very welcome. Tent sites
are $12.50 per adult and children 5 years and over are $6, or with power they are $15 for adults or $7.50 for children 5 years and over.

In a quiet rural location while still being handy to town, the grounds offer
plenty of shady trees and nicely maintained grounds. Unfortunately permanent
residents are still a large part of this campground, but the facilities are all well
maintained, clean and tidy. There are 15 casual powered sites available and
plenty of room for tents. An amenities block with basic kitchen, ablutions,
laundry and a dump station are provided. Pets are welcome here and internet
is available in the camp office. Your hosts are Emo and Manu. All sites $20 for
two people.

Tolaga Bay is an interesting area, steeped in history. The huge wharf beside
the camp was built in the 1920s and is said to be the longest concrete pier in
the southern hemisphere. Just south of the township, the camp has great sea
views and spectacular limestone bluffs. A big camp, it has 50 powered sites
and 100 tent sites spread across open grounds, a few shady sites can be found
around the perimeter. A mini-shop is open from December to the end of
February. The facilities are bright, clean and well maintained. There are two
separate ablution blocks providing great showers complete with piped music!
There is also a disabled access suite. The kitchen is clean with a ranchslider
leading to outside dining and BBQ area. There is an automatic laundry and
childrens playground. No pets here please. The car & boat wash and dump
point are for campers only. Your hosts are Mike and Trina Brooker. A tent site
costs $16 per person and a powered site, $18. per person with children aged
3 to 13 years costing $10.

Located between Turangi and Whakapapa Village at the small settlement of Tongariro, this quiet camp is ideally placed for the keen fisherman, tramper or ski enthusiast in search of an alpine holiday. The closest camp to the end of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and situated opposite the trophy trout habitat at Lake Otamangakau, the camp often hosts fisher folk and their boats in the 12 powered sites, with a similar number of tent sites tucked away the rear of the camp. The amenities are rustic-alpine, with a fully equipped kitchen, clean ablutions and a drying room for ski or fishing gear. There is a pleasant lounge with pool table and air hockey, a playground for the kids and wifi internet access. A shuttle service for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is available. Your hosts are Greg and Donna Hooper who ask for no pets please. Powered sites are from $25 per person, with tent sites from $22.

Close to the Turangi shopping precinct, this large complex has expansive parklike grounds, sweeping roads and log-style buildings.
The basic kitchen and dining area has essential equipment and BBQ tables
for dining, while outside there is more room for eating. Tenters can camp
close to the kitchen and toilets, and there are hardstands for motorhomes and
campervans. There is a spa/sauna available, Sky TV and internet on enquiry, as
well as a coin operated laundry, drying rooms and a dump station for guests
only. All sites $15 per person.

At the eastern end of Torere, head up the hill and turn left at the sign
“Bookbinder/Pig Dog training School” and head down a short, unsealed road
to the beach. Families can camp in the fenced paddock across the private
gravel road from the quiet beach. There is no kitchen, but a small shed has
an agitator washing machine and a freezer and there are 2 toilets. There is
rain water on site. No parties please. There are 5 power sites and space for
about 10 tents. Your friendly host, renamed “ the Mexican Maori,” is Joshua
Kauta who lives in the house up the steep drive above the campsite. Joshua
will sing and entertain you if you ask him. All sites are from $5 per person.
Payment by cash or cheque.

At the eastern end of Torere, head up the hill and turn left at the sign
“Bookbinder/Pig Dog training School” and head down a short, unsealed road
to the beach. Families can camp in the fenced paddock across the private
gravel road from the quiet beach. There is no kitchen, but a small shed has
an agitator washing machine and a freezer and there are 2 toilets. There is
rain water on site. No parties please. There are 5 power sites and space for
about 10 tents. Your friendly host, renamed “ the Mexican Maori,” is Joshua
Kauta who lives in the house up the steep drive above the campsite. Joshua
will sing and entertain you if you ask him. All sites are from $5 per person.
Payment by cash or cheque.

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From Ashhurst, it is an easy 24 km drive along Pohangina Road to Totara
Reserve (take Pohangina Valley East Road to avoid the unsealed section). Turn
left at Highland Home Church Camp into Churchill Drive and drive down
to the riverside. A selection of picturesque camping and picnicking sites are
tucked into native bush alive with tui and kereru. A lovely new ablution block
with showers. The park is very scenic, with a range of walking trails and great
swimming holes.

No dogs please. Camp caretaker Kelly Williams lives at
5 Churchill Drive at the Highland Home corner.

Tent sites (unpowered) are $16 for two people. Powered sites are $37 for two people. Extra’s $6.

Totaranui is a large campground next to the clear waters and golden sands of Totaranui beach and backed by an estuary. It's a great base for activities - relax on the beach, swim, kayak, fish or explore the nearby stands of native bush by walking one of the many tracks. The Abel Tasman Coastal Track can also be accessed from here. Dogs and other domestic pets (e.g. cats and caged birds) are not permitted.

Half an hours drive from Whangarei the camp is alongside the ocean at one of the top ten beaches in NZ. At the camp entrance, a large complex houses the office, well-stocked camp store and a fast-food bar. These are open in the holiday season, with a bonus of fresh-baked hot bread. during the peak season. The main sites are on level ground, well groomed, with gardens and some privacy hedges. All of the 80 power sites have taps. There is space for 40 tent sites too. You will not feel pressured here as all the sites are large. On a plateau area to the rear, are more level sites and a fish smoker. Alongside is the main amenities block with easy access to a large airy kitchen, good cooking equipment, fridge/freezer etc; beside this is a large carpeted games room for reading and watching TV. On the lower level there are unisex cubicles with metered showers and separate toilet blocks. A porch laundry has good automatic machines. A dump station is provided. The children have an adventure playground with an impressive slide. Your hosts are Nita and Tim Harrison. Sites from $15-$25 per person per day. Seasonal rates apply.

Number of tent sites - 20 (including twelve powered sites) Camp beside a small but beautiful kauri stand. There are many walking tracks nearby. Night time guided walks to see kiwi and glow worms are available

15 Km from Ahipara and 1km past the Herekino Hotel. Here you will find a long drop toilet, showers, and a basic out-door kitchen. There is a small museum here. Enjoy horse treks, fishing/snorkelling trips, bush/beach walks and hunting treks, from this very relaxed country farm. Your hosts are Grant and Tangi Davan. Non-powered sites, $20 per person per night. Pre bookings please.

Whangapoua Rd is just before Coromandel town, coming from Kuaotunu. Look for the green 'Tui Lodge' entrance sign. Campers wanting a pleasant rural stopover can camp in and around the complex's leafy gardens and orchards with free fruit in season and make use of the plentiful facilities in the backpacker's lodge. There are spotless unisex bathrooms, 2 kitchens with gas hobs and lots of appliances, a free BBQ and a summerhouse that's great for chilling out in. There is a free laundry, and free bikes. The lounge and TV room are cosy and comfortable. Your host is Dianne.  Camping is available in the garden setting or in the orchard from $20 per person.

What a lovely welcome you get from new owners Riza and Albert as you drive into this historical campground. The original base for the 1950s power project, it was once home to hundreds of Italian workers who were involved in what was then the biggest engineering project in New Zealand. For the casual camper looking for a quiet spot away from the main road, here you_ll find large, individually-hedged sites with plenty of lovely shady trees, each having a tap and a picnic table. Older-style, well-scrubbed amenities include a basic kitchen with lots of pans, crockery and cookware, ablutions with free curtained showers, a coin operated laundry, and a drying room available for a small charge. The covered deck off the kitchen is a beautiful spot to sit and eat your meal, and you can use the fish cleaning sink and outdoor BBQs to cook up your catch of the day. Too tired to cook? Town is within walking distance for a takeaway or a meal. Working towards being an eco friendly camp ground, there are ample recycling stations, a bin in the kitchen for your organic waste that goes to the worm farm, and a herb garden is also being established by the kitchen. Children have a couple of small play areas and plenty of room to run about, while on rainy days there is a large games room and guest lounge. Internet access and a dump station are also provided, and your dogs are welcome but by arrangement please. Charges are from $22 per person, children 5-14 from $10, and under five are free.

Turihaua Beach is located approximately 16km from Gisborne city. The camping area is either side of the bridge. Good swimming and fishing.

Summer camping at Turihaua Beach is for a limited period only - from 26 December to 1 February.
Permit and fee required

No overnight camping allowed between 2 February to 25 December.

Look for the big Marlin at the gate. This is the best place to land _the big one_. Tutukaka is world renowned for its deep sea fishing and recognized as the No 1 Dive location in New Zealand, close to the Poor Knights where the frigates Waikato and Tui have been sunk for recreational divers. For the latte set there are four cafes nearby. This rural camp is five minutes walk to the beach, dive shop and the village shops. 60 powered sites and 30 for tents. There is a trampoline for the children, which has enclosed sides for safety. A wonderful kitchen has a large island bench, and good facilities and equipment. Adjacent is a dining area and TV room with comfortable furniture and a fireplace. Just outside is a BBQ area. Generous ablutions include a disability suite for both sexes and a 50 cent metered shower system. There is a special dive gear drying area. Grant and Denise are your hosts. All sites are $17 per night per person. Seasonal rates apply.

Number of tent sites - 100 Camp on a gravel river delta at the outlet of Twelve-Mile Creek on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Regenerating forest surrounds the campsite. It_s also a popular picnicking and fishing spot. Close to Mt Crichton Loop Track, Twelve Mile to Bob\'s Cove Track and Lake Dispute Track.

The picturesque, securely fenced grounds are slightly undulating. There are
30 sites with power and plenty of tent sites, some with shady trees. Gravel
or grass parking is available. There is a children’s adventure playground. The
amenities block includes ablutions in 8 separate unisex bathroom suites and
2 wheelchair access bathrooms. Adjoining the large kitchen is a welcoming
TV lounge with dining tables and chairs. The laundry is well equipped with
automatic machines. There is a dump station. Your hosts are Katie and Dick.
Sites are from $16 per person. Seasonal rates apply.

Sheltered by mature hedges, this camp is in established grounds set amongst
alpine foliage and large beech trees. The amenity block is clean, modern and
bright. The kitchen includes cooking equipment and appliances, no cutlery
or crockery though, and dining areas are provided both inside and out
(with shade). Being so close to the town centre, you can walk to the shops,
restaurants, and supermarket. Boating and fishing are great in the area, use the
fish cleaning station to sort out your catch of the day.  Bikes are available for
hire, only 50 minutes from Mt Cook, and there is a dump station on site. Your
hosts are Peter and Jane, all sites are $38 for two people

This campground is in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park, These bush clad ranges
with streams, waterfalls and magnificent vistas offer a natural playground less
than an hours drive from Auckland. The park is the largest native forest in
the Auckland region. Based at Upper Mangatawhiri carpark, this campsite has
flush toilets and taps, though water must be boiled for drinking. There is plenty
of shade and a nearby streamfor swimming. There is access to the park’s
walking and mountain biking tracknetwork, which includes many spectacular
viewpoints. There are no rubbish bins provided so please take out all rubbish
when you leave. Camping is $6 per adult and $4 for children. Annual passes
are available.

Just north of Urenui, look for the blue TransitNZ camp signs to the wellmanicured
seaside holiday village that marks the entrance to this camp. Right
beside the golf course and Urenui River mouth, this is a busy park with a choice
of attractive sites, some by the water’s edge, 133 with power and 30 or so for
tents. There’s a great playground for the kids, or enjoy the natural beauty of
the river and ocean. Takeaways are available at the on-site general store selling
all the necessary supplies. The two amenities blocks are simple but clean, with
key access to the showers. The kitchens offer a range of cooking options and
fridge/freezers and the laundries are well equipped. No dogs please. Your
hosts are Ian and Teresa Hayston. Tent sites are $44 for two adults and on
powered sites are $42 for two adults.

Turn down Whalers Rd (where the 90 Mile Beach sign is shown at State
Highway 1) then on to Hukatere Rd and travel 10 km down the road through
the forestry (there are 700 wild horses in this forest). This camp is set among
the sand dunes with plenty of space for tents and a short walk to the beach.
There are flush toilets and unisex solar showers plus private showers and an
outdoor hot bath. The new kitchen has gas stoves and power points. Payment
by donation. (koha) Aprox 8 kms of bone shaking, dusty gravel road, but worth
the trip.

This camp is fully hedged and is right next to a public park, gardens and bowling green. The sites are open with good sealed roads to serve 38 power sites. A central amenity block contains spacious showers and toilets, which should be adequate for disability use. The kitchen is also good with cookers and fridge/freezer and a gas BBQ is available. The laundry provides automatic equipment. Plenty of taps and a dump point are in the grounds. Close by is a modern children_s playground, a velodrome, a public pool and shops. Several walks can be enjoyed in this area. The offsite manager is Graeme Watts of the Waimate District Council, use the free phone outside the kitchen to contact him. Powered sites $15 per adult, tent sites $14 per person, $5 for 12 and under.

 CLOSED - Due to significant flooding and affected access to Vinegar Hill the campground will be closed until further notice 

Between Hunterville and Mangaweka, turn east off SHwy 1 onto SHwy 54. A few kilometers down the road you will find a lovely riverside bush reserve in an unspoilt rural setting. Beware of your undercarriage on the short, bumpy, gravel road! Flat, grassy, non-powered sites with plenty of tree shelter, border the scenic Rangitikei River (which has great swimming holes). This is relaxed camping with the only facilities being the new toilets and basic showers (and a second old toilet block at the other end of the reserve). No dogs please during the summer camping season. A caretaker is on-site December to February .

Wagener Holiday Park (Houhora Heads Motor Camp) is within an easy 12km
reach of 90 Mile Beach. Be sure to have a look at New Zealand’s oldest
pioneer mansion: the Subritzky/Wagener Homestead, built in 1859. Enjoy
a walk through the beautiful Wagener Park historic grounds and memorial
gardens. Nature has provided an almost landlocked picturesque harbour here.
The adjacent beach is popular for swimming, surfing, Wagener Holiday Park
(Houhora Heads Motor Camp) is within an easy 12km reach of 90 Mile
Beach. Be sure to have a look at New Zealand’s oldest pioneer mansion:
the Subritzky/Wagener Homestead, built in 1859. Enjoy a walk through the
beautiful Wagener Park historic grounds and memorial gardens. Nature has
provided an almost landlocked picturesque harbour here. The adjacent beach
is popular for swimming, surfing, shellfish gathering, fishing and “all-over”
tanning. The camp has a boat ramp and wash down facilities, and a reputation
for fishing. Land based fishing gear, kayaks and golf clubs are available for
hire. Sites vary from ones with spectacular water views to the secluded and
private. Although there are 120 power sites, a large area of the camp has
been set aside for unstructured non-power camping. There is a children’s
playground and a BBQ area is available. There is a special area for campers
with dogs. The laundry and kitchen facilities are clean and tidy. There are ample, roomy, metered showers and flush toilets. Sewerage and dump point
and a car wash are all available.

Your hosts are Alan and Amy.

Tent sites are from $15 per person or $17 per person with power. Seasonal rates apply.
We have 2, 3 and 4 berth cabins, (2 are en-suite cabins)
and onsite caravans available.
Cabins $60 (2 people) (en-suite an extra $2 per person)*.
*High season (+$5 per night per site) and
public holiday surcharge may apply.

2 KM South of keriKeri junction,a Holiday Park set in a private tropical landscaped setting opposite the Cottle Hill Winery. R.V. Motorhome sites,Trailer/caravan sites, tent sites. The central _ American Barn_ houses the Kitchen, Laundry, TV, Internet and lap top hook up. A magnificent hotel style, separated new ablution block with gas-heated hot showers, stand alone vanity units and big mirrors with Italian lights and hair dryers. Attached to the barn is a sail sheltering the picnic tables and BBQ, They offer secure parking and will book Tours from here.

New Zealand the way it was. Situated on Nukumaru Parade, Waitotara beach. Toilets and children’s playground. Right on the beachfront.  Long beach walks, fishing, boat access. Maximum stay is 50 days. Room for motorhomes, various unpowered sites. Instructions on using this campground can be found at the entrance.  Fees apply at $16 per site per night.

Turn off SH3 onto Pukearuhe Road, and travel 6kms to Beach Road to find
this beachside retreat including a seasonal cafe with lovely outdoor area, a 6
hole golf course, a tennis court, a large recreation room with pool table, table
tennis Clean communal kitchen and toilets, and a laundry. Explore nearby
White Cliffs Walkway, go fishing or swim in the ocean. There are 12 hedged,
sheltered grass camping sites. . New Camp Managers are Margie and Brett .
All camping sites are $20 per person per night, $10 per child.  Bookings are
needed prior to arrival.