A short distance from SHwy 5, on the road to Taupo and right opposite the Hawkes Bay Mountain Bike Park, this rambling family park offers sheltered campsites in the heart of grape-growing country. It_s bordered by the Esk River that offers safe swimming with unrestricted river access. There are trout and eels, so it_s good for fishing. Shady trees are plentiful and the kids can ride their bikes. The country-style camping attracts some long-term occupants but there are roomy sites for motorhomes and large vehicles. A modest park with a children_s playground. The basic clean kitchen has hotplate cooking, microwave and fridge/freezers. There are 2 ablution blocks. There are two spruce up ablution blocks. They offer free showers and a separate disabled access unit. An automatic laundry and coin phone are provided. Your hosts are Dan & Ashlee hope to have a dump point before this book is printed. All sites are from $15 per adult and $8 per child under 15yrs. Seasonal rates apply. No eftpos is available. Please bring cash or cheque.

Waiwhenua Farmstay situated on the banks of the Tutaekuri River less than an hours drive west of Napier and Hastings. A short wind down through the farm and bush to the secluded river section with plenty of shade and shelter from the wind, right on the banks of the river. Limited freedom sites are also available for the casual overnight visitor. RV and car access is limited to the summer dry season however 4WD or AWD are recommended. The amenities include cold water taps, cold, or hot solar showers, gas camp cooking facilities, firewood, fire pits, long drop toilets, and bedding packs, plus a herb garden are available. You can hire, small tents, gazebos, and an outdoor bush bath. The full site can be booked for events and celebrations. To avoid disappointment bookings are recommended as sites are limited. Kirsty and Gary are your hosts. Toilets and shower only $15 per night two guests Additional guests $5 per night. Full use of facilities $80 per site, maximum stay 1 week for two guests. Additional guests $5 per night or full use of facilities $30 per site per night for two guests. Additional guests $5 per night.

Number of tent sites - 10.  Camp in a remote setting north of Te Taita O Makora campsite, and go hunting, walking or fishing.

The first Lake Waikaremaona campsite you hit driving from the Wairoa road end, it is 10 km south of the Waikaremoana Visitor Centre. A basic self registration campsite, it has been closed in the past due to an aquatic weed
infestation. Check with the Visitor Centre for its current status before camping here. This lakeside campsite offers toilets and a boat ramp and has room for about 6 tents. Water is available from the stream. Camping is free at this site.

Bookings not required - first come, first served.

The campground at Akitio is right next to the beach and rumbles with the sound of the sea. The amenities were clean and neat.

There is a small general store for the local residents and campers.

The campsite is mostly used by long-term residents, but there are powered sites available for casual visitors.

Fishing is clearly good, as there is a well-used fish cleaning area.

Number of tent sites - 40 Between native bush and the lake, this large grassy site is perfect for a range of activities. 1.5 km from Mokau Falls

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

Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park is a charming, well-kept park adjacent to the Splash Planet water theme park and scenic Windsor Park. The grounds have a lovely, meandering stream with a duckpond, and the entire site has mature shady trees. The central amenities block is a feature, with a decked walkway around a garden. A smart TV lounge and dining hall are linked by a breezeway to the main kitchen. Cooking and sink areas are separate and there are banks of cold lockers available. You can cook indoors on gas rings and microwaves or outdoors in the adjoining BBQ garden which is nicely landscaped under a shade sail. There is a beautiful swimming pool on site (heated in Winter), private spa pools for hire and a tennis/basketball court. There are two practical ablution blocks with all the extras, plus further toilets spaced across the site. Disabled access facilities are provided. A superb all-purpose laundry has a children's bath. Choose from 120 powered sites that have their own sump, tap and rubbish bin, or a range of non-powered sites. A dump point is provided.
Stay in touch with the world via on-site public pay phone, a wireless hotspot
and internet kiosks. Pets are okay by arrangement only. All sites from $20 per person. Seasonal rates apply