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.
Located just 3 k's north of Hokitika. Turn off of State Highway 6 onto Keogan's Road at the blue holiday park sign. Travel 600 metres up Keogan's Road and turn left onto Providence Drive. The entrance is 150 metres on Providence Drive.
You can set your tent up or park your campervan/caravan on velverty grass sites. All tent/camper van or cararvan sites are powered. Use the showers/toilet facilities, the kitchen (with individual cook tops), dining and lounge rooms. There is a laundry room with washers/dryers and a drying room for when it is raining. The TV is in the community lounge along with comfortable couches and chairs. There are baziers and picnic tables for the guests use and a playground for the children. Three BBQ shelters, a volley ball court and a half basketball court complete the park.
The second building has the accessable facilities and a quiet reading room. Adults (over 15) $20.00 per night, children (6 through 15) $8.00 per night, children 5 and under are free.
On the edge of a football field, and under the large mature trees, is this tiny
camp. There are about 20 sites, eight with power, all on grass. Facilities are
tired but tidy and include a small kitchen/dining with basic cooking facilities,
clean toilets, and a washing machine and dryer. There is a small playground for
children and a lrage field in front, you will share this spot with a few permanent
residents. This is a council owned camp, visited twice daily by caretakers John
and Sandra who live at 5 Hulme Street if you need them. If they are not
available, speak to the manager at the Otautau Hotel in the Main Street. Tent
sites are $10 for two, extra adults $5, powered sites are $15 for two adults,
plus $5 for extras.
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.
A remote camp with just toilets and water, this site was looking pretty run
down last time we were through. It is listed in the Hurunui District Council
camping grounds, but is administered by the Domett Reserve Committee.
Maximum of 24 campsites but wouldn't take a large vehicle in there as the
sites are spotted around in amongst bushes and trees. There is good fishing
in the river and the sea. No power but a site will cost you $8 per night to be
put in the honesty box.
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.
An immaculately presented camp inside and out, situated only five minutes from the city, this is luxurious camping that you come to expect from Top 10 Holiday Parks. A paved driveway leads to flat ground set out with hard stands and some tent sites., while the pretty hanging baskets and tubs of colourful flowers will make you feel at home. The main facilities are all under one roof for convenience and the kitchen has gas hobs, microwave and fridge, cooking and eating utensils. You can eat and cook either inside or out on the landscaped, covered BBQ terrace. Modern tiled showers are large with wooden benches and a generous disability suite is provided along with unisex ablutions. The tiled and covered laundry area has outside stainless steel sinks and auto machines. The extended tenting area has another kitchen/dining, a large TV lounge and excellent ablutions. A children_s playground and a dump station are on-site, and there is a free internet kiosk. Your friendly hosts are Philip and Diane Todd and family. All sites are from $40 for two.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Kea on Kepler Track
This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite in the Iris Burn valley, on the Kepler Track in Fiordland National Park. Bookings required in the Great Walks season. Kea are frequent visitors.
Seasonal restrictions
Walks season (24 October 2023 – 30 April 2024)
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2023 – 23 October 2023)
- Bookings are not required
- Facilities reduced
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.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.
Adult (18+ years): $6 per night
Child (5 - 17 years): $3 per night
Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Enjoy short walks and water-based activities at this campsite, which is sheltered from the prevailing northwest winds.
James Mackay Campsite
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Wild goat control operation for Kahurangi National Park > Asbestos Cottage track closed > Wangapeka Road closure from Dart Ford 21-22 November > Chummies Track reroute > Slips on track from Baton River Road to Flanagans Hut > Heaphy lowland aerial predator control operation > McCullum\'s Mill Road - Oparara Basin access closure > Crazy Paving Cave closure > Allow more time to reach the huts in Matiri Valley
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 campsite has closed after the 2016 Kiakoura earthquake.
This small camp is just 32kms north of Kaikoura and boasts magnificent views and great walks. Fishing by both sea and river for crayfish and paua, and there are dolphins and seals in the bay just across the road. Find a spot in the shade of the fig tree in this peaceful and well sheltered camp. There are 12 powered sites available, plus tent sites. Facilities include toilets, showers, a coin operated auto washer, outside camp kitchen, and a gas BBQ. You may want to treat yourself to a fresh crayfish, paua pattie or scallop pie from the roadside shop out the front. Dogs are welcome, except during holiday periods and long weekends. Your friendly hosts are Belinda and Maurice. All sites are $15 per adult.
We offer a range of well appointed units and cabins. Choose from self-contained units or studios for couples, to cosy cabins which are an affordable choice for families or groups.
A well landscaped park on the seaward side of Beach Road. There are 100
roomy grassed sites, 76 of which have power. There is a good playground that
includes a jumping pillow, and the kitchen and dining complex is attractive and
well equipped. Outside there is a pleasant BBQ pavilion for alfresco dining.
The spotless ablutions have a disability/infant suite and the laundry has fully
automatic equipment. You can enjoy either the outdoor, heated swimming
pool or the popular spa pool, and a card phone is provided for your use. Fish
cleaning facilities are available and there is a dump point, as well as internet
access. Your hosts are Lynne and Gerald Nolan. All sites are from $42 to $52
for two people.
Situated above the mouth of the Waimakariri River, with a walkway from the camp to the river, this beautifully manicured park is a great spot. There is a village of well-settled caravans, immaculately presented with attractive mini-gardens. A large area has been set apart for casual campers, with views out to the hills and river. Hedged with pittisporums, and with water on each site, they are a great place to park. A bright, cheerful stainless steel kitchen and ablutions block is in this area, as well as an older one further down, all spotless and well kept, and all have been recently upgraded. The laundry has good auto equipment and your hosts are Bronwyn and Alan Waters.
A tent site will cost you $15 per person or with power $18. Unpowered sites are available at a discount for NZMCA members.
Five minutes from Balclutha, beside the fisherman's and boat paradise on the Clutha river, you will find this interesting camp. Starting life as a snooker hall
then becoming a lingerie factory, before taking up its new life as a camping
ground, it has quite a history. The sites are very large, most with power and
landscaped and planted generously with young trees and bright flowers. The
sparkling, tiled ablutions include an excellent disability suite, while the fully
equipped kitchen/dining is super clean and you can buy a pizza there as well. A
washing machine is available and dump point are available. Attractions in this
historic town are many, try out the new BMX track, take a mountain bike, walk,
bowl, play golf or learn about the “old days”. The local store is just around
the corner and a swimming pool is close by. Your hosts Ralph and Mel are in
charge of this camp. All power sites $30 for two people, $12.50 per person
for tents.
In a picture-postcard sheltered bay is this mega-camping with 438 power sites. The village-type layout offers many extras including a well-stocked On The Spot Express store with wine sales, as well as the nearby takeaway or restaurant meals, and a post box, while the petrol pump is close by. The services include ablution blocks that are all tiled and clean and fully equipped kitchens and several laundries, while near the covered outside BBQs is a good recycling area. If you tire of the golden sands, you can play mini golf or try the mountain bike park. This is camping where a family environment is encouraged and your host is Den Petch. Eftpos available here. Prices range from $21 per night.
Up the hill from the Kaka Point Beach, is this lovely camp ground set amongst a beautiful bush setting. Although the sea is not visible from the camp, it is only a short stroll to the patrolled beach for a swim or surf. Campers may use the tennis courts or enjoy the many bush walks, and a children's playground is just metres from the front gate. There are 25 power sites and plenty of room for tents, tucked into private settings. The grounds are spacious and level, this is a smart little camp with modern amenities, including a large bright kitchen with all appliances and a full stove. An outside BBQ and tables are available, while the laundry has automatic machines. The clean ablutions include disability facilities with lovely hot showers, and there is a dump point here. Your friendly and helpful host is Denise Anderson. Tent sites are $29 for two adults, power sites are $32 for two.
Hidden behind the trees, this spacious well-kept campground has sheltered grounds with new tree plantings and large sites. A relaxed friendly camping ground with sheltered spacious sites, just a stone_s throw away from the Kakanui River and walking distance to swimming spots and the beach, this family orientated camping ground takes you back to the old kiwi style _ camping the way it used to be. The ablutions are old but clean, unisex and disability friendly ($2 per shower), a basic laundry is available with auto machines. The kitchen area is a bit dated but has gas hobs, fridge/freezer and a TV, while outside is a covered BBQ area. The nearby pedestrian track provides easy access to the riverside and local store/ bottle store. Heading west you will find the river mouth for a spot of swimming or fishing with a children_s playground. The local surf spot is just a ten minute walk, great for both surfing and safe beach swimming for children. Your dog is welcome at any time, there is wifi and a dump station is available. Your friendly hosts are Allan and Chris Jones. $13 for the first adult and $10 for an extra adult, children under 12 years $5, additional $7 per site for power.
There are five flat tent sites nestled high on the ridge surrounded by bush and
birdsong. Laze around in one of the hammocks, take a bush walk, or use the
free wifi. The communal area is spotless and includes a pretty outdoor BBQ
area, while the kitchen is fully equipped with cooking and eating utensils and
filtered spring water. Other facilities include a coin operated washing machine.
and dryer, and information and booking desk available for the Abel Tasman
National Park activities, including kayaking and water taxis. Your hosts are Al
and Cath. Unpowered sites only, from $20 per person per night.
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!)
Tent sites $30 for two people, children $8, extra adult $15. Power sites $33 for two, $15 each extra adult, $8 for children.
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.
Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite
In the Great Walks season (1 Oct – 30 Apr)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand (and all vistors 1 May - Sep):
Adult (18+ years): $16 per person, per night
Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
Adult (18+ years): $24 per person, per night
Child (17 years and under): $12 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
It has a grassy area for tents with coastal vistas.
Facilities and services
- Number of campers - 10
- Number of tent sites - 5
All campsites on the Heaphy Track have water from a tap and toilets that are supplied with toilet paper. Katipo Creek Shelter campsite has a long drop toilet and also sinks.
Campers are not permitted to use hut facilities.
Hut wardens move between nearby huts in the summer. As well as checking campsite bookings, they are able to provide information about the track and weather to campers.
Bookings are required all year round.
In a rural setting at the southern end of Waimate is this well-maintained family park. Around 30 sites available in this four acre farmlet, with trees for shade and hedges for shelter. The central services block is an unusual but lovely pentagon shaped building and houses a well-equipped kitchen, dining tables, couches, as well as the laundry. Have a meal and watch TV while you wait for your washing to spin, or read a book from the library. There is only one unisex toilet and shower unit here, but they are clean and with wheelchair access. Take a nocturnal bush walk to see the locally bred wallabies, or use the free BBQ provided. All sites are $35 for two persons.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
This is a Department of Conservation campsite.
Kenepuru Head Campsite Number of tent sites - 19, bookings required. Picturesque setting and a great base for a range of recreation activities including boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track. Enjoy the brand new cooking shelter and toilet block.
Dog access with a DOC permit only.
Seasonal restrictions
NZMCA/DOC Pass not valid between 20 December and the day after Waitangi weekend.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Kerr Bay Camping Ground (St Arnaud) is located adjacent to Lake Rotoiti with a boat launching ramp nearby. It is surrounded by beech forest and 500 m from the St Arnaud village shop. The camp is not suitable for vehicles greater than 7 m in length. There are five camping zones, each with varying numbers of sites: Bellbird, Fantail, Robin and Tui zones have powered sites with hardened surfaces, while the grassy Kaka zone is more suitable for tents.
- 15 non-powered/tent sites
- 10 powered sites
Bookings are required.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Meads Road prone to ice and frost in winter
Kidds Bush Camping Area Number of tent sites - 40 Camp lakeside in a large grassy area with good shade from mountain beech trees. Walk around the lake, go fishing or swimming.
Near the southern tip of Lake Wakatipu, this holiday park is full of mature trees and has a bubbly stream running through it. An ideal stopover between Queenstown/Wanaka and Milford Sound many of the sites have hard pads, and the tent sites are on well drained land. There is a small kitchen with ceramic cook-tops and a small dining room attached. You will find a TV, free videos, books and games in the TV room, and there is a separate room for internet. The ablutions have free showers and heating, there is a laundry and a guest BBQ. The park next door has tennis courts, and there is a café, local pub, and fish and chip shop within strolling distance. If you have any energy left, borrow the complimentary set of golf clubs and try the 9-hole golf course, or hire a bike. You can fish in the lake and there are several tracks nearby, including the round the mountain track which ends/starts in Kingston.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Kinloch Road flooding
Kinloch Campsite - Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand's longest lake. Explore the area along the Caples or the Greenstone tramping tracks. Swim, kayak, fish or go boating on the lake, or enjoy the scenery.
This beautiful campground welcomes you from the moment you arrive. From the friendly face at the counter, along the drive through the well set out grounds, right to the peaceful camp spots. It's hard to believe you are only 800m from the town centre! The camping sites are on hard stands, with a grass area and picnic tables beside each. Shaded by beautiful mature trees, all you can hear are the birds and breeze rustling in the trees, this is camping at its best. The dining area, TV room and kitchen are excellent with all amenities and internet station, or sit outside under the veranda on one of the comfy couches and just soak in the calm atmosphere. Clean and attractive modern ablutions have a disability access and family suite, and the laundry is kept to a high standard. Free gas fired BBQs, a swimming pool and a children's playground (including toys) are available. What this Qualmark 4 star plus camp offers is the chance to enjoy a rural lifestyle experience. Watch the sheep being hand shorn and the dogs at work, guests can also help feed the farm animals each morning and night. Many activities outside of camp too, with the riverside walkway close by, mountain bikes for hire, gold pans and fishing rods. There is a booking agency for local attractions and it_s an ideal base for fishermen. Your friendly hosts are Lynn and Brent Winter. Tent sites are $36 for two, while power sites are $38 for two, or $25 for one.
An impressive stone entrance leads to a beautiful landscaped park, where the camp takes up about two acres of it. Level sites with large trees around the edges, there are 14 power points available and room for lots of tents too. The concrete block ablutions have coin operated showers ($2), there are basic toilets, and the kitchen has a small number of cooking appliances and a small dining area. A coin operated gas BBQ and picnic tables are there for your summer meals. A coin operated auto washing machine is available, as is a dump point that you will be charged for. The offsite manager is Graeme Watts of the Waimate District Council. Powered sites are $14 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years, non-powered sites are $13 for adults and $5 for children under 12 years. Long term rates available.
Bordered by mature trees in a grassy domain with access to good facilities, which are tendered by the local community. There are tennis courts and a cool playground for some activity.
Kuramea Holiday Park can accommodate guests in camper vans, tents, cabins & we also have backpacker facilities as well as two tourist flats that can sleep up to 16 people, ideal for family groups.
Kuramea Lodge is on the Waterfront of Pounawea, The Catlins. The Lodge holds different types of accommodation, small groups, School Groups and Weddings. Situated right next to the stunning and peaceful native bush and waking up to the sunrise over the waterfront, it’s a great setting.
A large camping ground set over two tiers with well-established shade trees, there is room for any amount of tents and vans. Sites on the top section can overlook the river below, or park on the bottom tier and be there for the fishing. Ablution blocks on both the upper and lower sections are clean and well-maintained, on the upper terrace there is a full kitchen and a lounge with TV and an open fire. Your freshly caught trout or salmon can be stored in a cool room, and the laundry has automatic washers and a dryer. There are also dump points for grey and black waste, wifi is available. Outdoor activities include the use of free canoes, safe swimming, and a children_s playground, and golf clubs may be hired. In the area you can go fishing, tramping, jet boating, golfing, or play tennis and bowls which are nearby. Joan and Chum Chamberlain are your friendly hosts. $34 for 2 people for power & tent sites.
• Briars Gully
• Te Te Akatarawa
• Waitangi (East and West)
• Fishermens Bend
Travel over either the Benmore or the Aviemore Dams to these campsites.
Lakeside camping with flush toilets, running cold water and rubbish collection.
Some have effluent disposal and boat ramps. There is an honesty box and
supervisors. $15 per site per night, $280 for season - mid September-early
May. Boat Ramp charge (season ticket holders exempt).
A special treat for travellers and families, this beautiful campsite amongst the trees and across the road from the lake was a pleasure to visit. With only 15 campsites available, within a fairly roomy grassed area, you may need to book ahead to avoid disappointment. Each site comes with its very own toilet/shower unit, a picnic table, and tap. The well-kept grounds are level and have many attractive shelter trees scattered throughout. A little laundry building has automatic washer, dryer, ironing facilities and vacuum cleaner, and beside the original farm barn is a cosy kitchen with room to relax away from the working area. There are plenty of appliances, including a microwave and a BBQ is also available. Don\'t sit down on the chairs out the front of the kitchen though, you may never leave as the view is to die for. All the facilities are beautifully maintained, while across the road is a boat ramp for campers use and plenty of shore fishing. The camp closes at the end of April and opens again mid-September, and your friendly hosts are Jamie and Pam. All sites are from $40 for two, $15 each extra, children 12 and under $7.50 and under 5 years $5, while infants are free.
Powered sites- $45 for two people, $13 per child and $20 per additional adult. Non-powered sites from $40 for two people, $10 per child and $20 per additional adult.
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.
Right on the edge of Lake Hawea, this is a large camping ground with sites
scattered amongst large established shade trees. There are 100 sites with
power and plenty of tent site, this camp is a great place to view the sunset with
the light shining on the mountains over the lake, which offers a stunning natural
show. The office carries basic supplies and information on all the activities in the area, and there is a big fire place to socialise around. wo basic but clean kitchens with all amenities, one with a TV, also internet access, and free DVD
hire. Two basic, clean ablution blocks and a disability unit, recently painted and
modernised. The shower and toilet block is tidy, and showers are included in
the price. The laundry has automatic equipment and linen to hire, and there is a boat ramp. You can use the camp fishing rods, fish cleaning facilities, plus a fish smoker is provided for your catch. Plenty of activities for children, with a
playground that includes a couple of old tractors, and safe swimming in the lake.
Dogs can stay off-peak (end of January to December 20) and there is 30 mins
free wifi for guests, or you can purchase a 24 hour card. Your hosts are the
Burdon family. Tent sites $17 per adult and power sites from $36 for two adults.
Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Situated on State Highway 6, southern end of Lake Ianthe, 15km north of Harihari. Camp beside one of Westland’s forest-lined freshwater lakes. Popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Lake Mackenzie Campsite
This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite on the Routeburn Track, Fiordland National Park.
Bookings required in the Great Walks season.
- This campsite has a nice view of the Route Burn valley. This is one of two DOC campsites and three DOC huts on the Routeburn Track.
Routeburn Track huts:
Campsites on Routeburn Track:
Lake Mahinapua Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Camp beside Lake Mahinapua within forest surroundings. A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.
Another lake-edge option with a choice of sites on various levels, there is no
power and fire bans are frequently in place. Lake Middleton on one side and
Lake Ohau on the other, you are spoilt for fishing choices. This reserve has at
least 20 tent sites in a pleasant, well-treed location and according to the locals
there are no sand flies. There are a couple of tables and ample rubbish bins on
hand, but the only amenities are toilets and taps. The honesty box is for your
registration. $400 for a season, overnight family tickets are $20 for two adults
and two children under 15.
A small number of sites behind the lodge with power and taps, and in a different
area are plenty of tent sites, under the trees or out in the open. Some sites have incredible views over Lake Ohau, but do bring your inspect repellent or buy some at reception. Campers share facilities with the lodge guests, there are no cooking facilities but you can treat yourself to a meal in the formal restaurant. There is use of a spa pool and a drying room, petrol and eftpos are available. Plenty of good fishing in Lake Ohau, a ski field nearby, and the lodge is on the A20 cycle trail. Your hosts are Mike and Louise Neilson. Sites are $20 for a powered site and $16 per adult for tent sites.
This is a secluded, back to nature bush site around 6km from Wanaka, you will find it off Aubrey Road. A myriad of landscaped camping sites are scattered amongst the manuka shrubbery, with tracks to the lake. Choose your site in the sun or shade, and look at the breath taking views of the mountains and lake. Right on the source of the Clutha, this is a special place for fishing so there is a boat ramp, in the office is a small shop and assistance for booking local activities and forward accommodation. The amenities are sturdy and spotless and the kitchen clean with good equipment, outside dining, and barbecues. The ablutions are not numerous but are well presented and extra toilets are scattered around the grounds. Showers are coin operated, $1 for five minutes of hot water. A corridor laundry has automatic washers and a dryer. The natural bush makes for a great children_s playground, and Internet access is available. Open all year round, come and hire a bike and have a look around. Running this camp are Glenn and Tracy. Sites are $16 per adult and $8 per child. Powered sites are $5 extra per site.
Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake. Walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.
There are 12 non-powered/tent sites.
Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
None
Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
Child (5–17 years): $5 per
Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Camp beside a high-country lake in the Waimakariri Basin; a good base for bird watching.