219 On Johns Holiday park has been sold and is no longer trading in its previous format. If your enquiry is regarding permanent accommodation contact Lisa at Inspire Residential 027 203 2421.

This attractive camp is tucked away from the main street behind the lodge complex, and is well sheltered by large, well-trimmed hedges. There are hard and grass stands with a well situated covered BBQ area in the centre, as well as other individual picnic tables. The amenity building has been converted from a small part of a huge historical grain store and is modern and tidy, with sensor lights operating throughout. All amenities are available in the well-presented kitchen, with cutlery and crockery supplied. The excellent unisex ablutions have roomy showers with a disability/family suite available, while the laundry is well equipped. The comfy lounge and dining area is a pleasant area and includes a book exchange, there is also wifi, a spa, sauna, log fire and pool table available. Close to Mt Hutt ski field and right in the heart of the friendly town of Methven, your friendly hosts are Luenne and Alex. Power sites are from $35 for two adults, and tent sites from $30. Winter rates apply.

Situated in the hills above Akaroa village, this park has an enviable location.
Carefully maintained, some of the terraced sites have bay views. Easy access
with trim flowerbeds at each level of the 150 sites. Most have power, storm
water drains and taps. An area is available for boat parking and there are
two dump points in the camp. There is a big in-ground swimming pool on
the upper level and a good children’s playground. Enjoy views over the bay
from the attractive kitchen or use the gas BBQ. TV rooms are provided
and internet access. The amenities include excellent showers and automatic
laundry equipment. It is an easy walk to the township for shopping, but a
climb on the way back. In summer, ice creams and drinks are available at the
office. Your friendly hosts are Kylee and Tracy. All sites are from $40 to $47
for two adults.

At the end of the road, 2km from Hanmer Village, is this extensive park with
spacious sites and lovely mountain views. Well-serviced with sealed roads
and over 60 campsites, there are also large trees for shade. The clean kitchen
has all appliances with a dining area next door, as well as BBQ tables outside
under shade sails. The ablutions are excellent and have a disability unit, there
is also a drying room opening off the laundry. The separate games room has
table tennis, pool and air hockey as well as arcade games, and you won't find a
better children's playground - it comes complete with an initiative course! For
those who want to relax, there is a comfy TV lounge with an internet station,
a petanque pit, or cool off in the swimming pool. There are bikes available
for hire, both children and adult sizes available. Wireless internet and a dump
station are here for campers, and your hosts are Alan and his team. Tent sites
are $30 for two, power sites $35 for two.

With bike tracks through the forest at your door, this well sheltered camp ground with plenty of room for both tent sites and good flat areas for campervans. The ablution block is well presented with excellent step up showers, and the kitchen/dining includes a full stove and an internet station. Kitchen utensils are handed out when you book in, complete with tea towels and dishwashing liquid. Seating is provided under the trellised verandas, and there are free gas BBQs scattered around the lawns as well as a laundry. The whole complex is sparkling clean, light and airy, and all the blocks are linked by covered walkways. The drinking water is fresh from a spring, fill up your van or empty it at the dump station provided, a recycling station is also here.. This is campground has a lovely atmosphere, from the playground, badminton and volleyball nets provided, to the photos on the wall in the office that shows how the campers have fared over the years. There are bushwalks and mountain bike tracks in the area, or if that is too adventurous you can browse through the swap library, or the hot pools are only a couple of minutes away by car. Lee and Greg are your welcoming hosts. Tent and unpowered sites are $15 per person and 16 powered sites are available at $32 for two.

About 2km south of Hornby, and close to Templeton shops, is this camp on the
edge of SH1, with a number of long-termers and home-base buses, although
there is still the odd spot for the holidaymaker. Amenities include a TV room,
three kitchens, an ablution block (with disabled facilities) and a laundry. A gas
BBQ is available, and there are powered sites near the office for late arrivals.
A nearby garage has takeaway food or you can eat at the hotel, and there is a
dump station. Your hosts are Bob and Carol Christie. Powered sites are $45
for two people, with tent sites from $25 for two.

Two large sheltered areas with a scattering of trees, you can see and hear the
beach, but unfortunately stop banks means you can't see it. The northern end
of the camp boasts a new toilet block, with a unisex shower that doubles as
a disability unit. There is also a solar shower room available, complete with
rope and pulley.  On the southern side of the camp, is a basic but clean block
of toilets and a dump point, water is also available but as it is gravity fed it takes
a while to fill a tank.  There are wood BBQs, a tennis court, children's play
area and rubbish collection. You can bring pets but to the southern side of
the camp only please. Tent sites are $5 per adult, or with power $15 for two  adults, and $5 for each extra adult, while children are $2. An honesty box and
self-regulation system is in place.

A popular starting point for trampers heading to the new Casey Hut.

Bookings:

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Seasonal restrictions

During winter this alpine area may be covered in snow, making access difficult.

This camp is currently a camp in two halves, with the older section slowly being phased out and a new section coming online. The older section of the camp is beside the many attractions of Tinwald Park and has plenty of level sites,
with large mature trees for shelter. The kitchen with dining area included, is functional and clean, there are also BBQ tables outside. Ablutions are all older but still clean, and include disability facilities. There are automatic machines in the laundry and a dump point, a separate building houses a functional TV lounge and internet. Free electric BBQs and picnic tables dot the grounds, and eftpos and email are available at the office. The newer section of the camp has been purpose built and includes both gravel and grass spacious sites, with sumps and water taps at each. There are ablution blocks only here at the moment, both brand new, clean and modern. The adjacent domain includes a swimming pool,
tennis courts, a miniature railway and a railway museum. Along the road is a vintage car museum and a golf course backs onto the park. Your hosts are Paul and Carolyn.

See the online booking page for current rates.