Well what a transformation in this huge camp in the centre of Temuka.
Recently purchased by a group of locals, it has undergone a transformation.
Big old shady trees with lots of open space providing campers with around 136
power and 110 tent sites on flat ground.  There is also a beautiful new animal
friendly space set apart from the main camping area, mostly unpowered but
with a couple of powered. What used to be the tired and uncared for facilities,
are still basic but have been renovated and cleaned to immaculate standards.
The kitchens are well stocked with everything you could possibly need, herbs
gardens too, and the ablutions show the same care and attention with clean shower curtains and water blasted floors. A large laundry has ample automatic
equipment and there is internet available as well as a dump point. Plenty of
room here as you are on the edge of a huge rugby field, that doubles as tent
sites in summer, and an adventure playground is only 50m away. Close by are
facilities where you can play tennis, mini golf, go skating, swim, play 18 holes
of golf, enjoy the cycle track or just go fishing. Very friendly onsite caretakers
will help you with any queries. Powered sites $25 to $32 for two, unpowered
from $8 to $12 per person.  Extra adults are $12, under 5 are free, 5-16
are only $5.

From Lake Benmore, take the turn off at the mountain end of Burkes Pass. The journey is around 50km of unsealed road, but worth it if you want a large lakefront camp with a boat ramp, fishing and boating. Owned by a cooperative of enthusiastic campers, this is not luxury camping so you need to be reasonably independent. Flush toilets are available but no showers, and there is a dump point here. Tent sites $20 per family, or a season ticket at $350 per annum.

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.

North of Lake Ohau, camp within a beautiful beech forest in a large flat area. Tramp the North and South Temple Stream tracks.

Number of tent sites - 30

Bookings not required - first in, first served

With 50 acres of large sites set amongst the pine trees, you won't have trouble
finding a spot to enjoy the peacefulness of this lakeside campground. There are
two central amenity blocks, that include modern kitchens and bathrooms, as
well as room for dining both inside and out. The tidy and stylishly corrugated
showers are free, and the laundry has excellent automatic equipment.
Scattered around the grounds are several unique outdoor camping facilities
- shower and toilets in new corrugated iron and wood buildings but with
open air feeling of the old long drops. There are also BBQs and picnic tables
placed in several places, and a dump point is provided. On the edge of Lake
Ruataniwha the swimming is great, with a jetty and slide right by the camp,
there are also several playgrounds.  At the office is a well-stocked shop where
eftpos is available, a card operated phone, and you can hire pedal cars, canoes,
paddle boards, etc from here too. Kura and Tony Ritchie will look after you
andthis is a pet friendly park. Non-powered tent sites are $17 per adult and
$10 per child (2 to 15 years) per night. Power sites $18 per person.

Enjoy stunning views as you take the half hour drive on the Mt. Cook road alongside Lake Pukaki. At the entrance is a newly refurbished booking office, with a cafe and merino retail and souvenir shop. Spacious camping sites in a beautiful high country setting. A large dining/TV/recreation room with a woodburner, opens to a boulder patio that has million dollar views. The kitchen is large and well stocked with appliances. A new BBQ pavillion is greatly enjoyed. The ablutions are clean and in good order and the laundry has auto equipment. This park is a base for tourist attractions including scenic flights, 4WD Argo trips, stargazing, glacier boat trips or heli hiking. Your hosts are Helen and Ross. Tent sites are $22ppn and powered sites $25ppn. We also have a range of cabins available, self-contained units or standard cabins.
At our reception and activity center we can organise a variety of local operated tours for you. Scenic flights, heli hiking, sea kayaking, Glacier Explorers, argo tours, stargazing are amazing tours to explore this beautiful part of New Zealand.

Number of campervan sites - 50 Number of tent sites - 50 Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops. The village has a visitor centre, guided activities, shops and restaurants.

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

What a great use for an old rural school grounds, this nicely laid out campground has sites that are large, level and sheltered. All the facilities are clean, modern, and recently painted. There is both electricity and gas in the kitchen and dining area, and all utensils are provided in this large, bright and airy room. Excellent free showers plus a separate toilet block with disabled access, the auto machines available in the laundry are free too. What used to be the school hall, with its lovely old wooden floors, is now a large lounge and games room with a good library and TV. The heated swimming pool, playground with a jumping pillow, and a tennis court, including tennis rackets, are all freely available for campers use. Attractions outside the camp include a golf course, forest walks, white water rafting and four wheel drive trips. There is also excellent trout and salmon fishing here. Your host is Dave Moss. Tent sites $16 for one, $10 for each extra, powered sites $36 for two, $15 for each extra person.