• 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).

This camp is currently closed for winter. Reopens Labour Weekend 2022.

Travel south through Herbert for 3km then turn west onto Breakneck Road. Only 1km further and you will find Herbert Forest Camping Ground a basic but beautiful camp on 52 acres. The grounds are well groomed and the many camp sites are on two levels amongst lovely stately trees. Just 25 power sites but easy to find your own secluded spot. The facilities are basic but clean and tidy with new showers and toilets, washing machine and a cosy kitchen/dining with hotplates and fridge. A rose garden has been planted in the front of these facilities. Scattered around the spacious grounds are wood braziers. Plenty to do here - in peace and quiet you can listen to the birds, kayak on the river which has safe swimming for the children or take one of the many walking tracks. A dump station is available. Your friendly hosts are Mark & Kim Potter. 

Camp Fees:

ADULT  (non-powered site)  $12.50 each
ADULT  (powered site)          $15.00 each
CHILD   (5 -15 years)              $7.50 each
CHILD   (2 - 4 years)              $5.00 each

A peaceful and serene wooded camp ground, with large established trees and
over 30 acres to choose a campsite. The river runs alongside the campsite,
where you can pitch your tent right beside the water and fish for trout. Once
a scout camp, there is great children’s playground come obstacle course,
swimming holes in the river, and a large area for you to set up your tent
or park your van. The campers’ kitchen has electric hobs, hot water, fridges,
microwave and dining area. Ablutions are reminiscent of its prior use with
concrete block buildings, but bright new shower curtains and paint liven things
up and everything is clean and tidy. Owners say a new amenities block is on
the cards in 2016. There is a basic laundry, and a spa and sauna are available
for hire, as well as a dump station. The campground is also dog friendly and
your friendly hosts are Janine and Warren. Non-powered sites are $13 per
person, powered are $15.

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.

A beautiful beach camp in a natural setting, with native trees, colourful buildings,
and many song birds. A five minute walk takes you to the residence of the
sea lions who are at home all year round. The camp has sparkling amenities
that include a combined kitchen, dining and lounge area. The appliances are
all modern, full size stoves, a TV and wifi is available.  The modern laundry,
clean showers and toilets are all wheelchair friendly and beautifully colour
coordinated. A trampoline is available for the children. Your hosts are Jude
and Bren, who will provide prices on enquiry.

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.

Cast your worries aside and relax in this delightfully landscaped setting, situated close to where the Waitaki River meets the sea. It is an easy drive to visit the blue penguins in Oamaru, or visit the heritage area of the Oamaru. This camp has plenty of shelter from the sea breezes and is an ideal spot for a family holiday, fishing for Dad, a wooden tower and slide for the children and plenty of room to play, while Mum can relax. Set out with fishing folk in mind, there is plenty of freezer space and a fish smoker for your catch, as well as a fish preparation room. In season you can try for whitebait, salmon, trout or ocean fish. There is ample level ground for tenting and more than 50 power sites. The two clean, renovated kitchens are well appointed; one with dining facilities and satellite TV, and a large sheltered area comes with free BBQs. The clean, single sex ablutions are refurbished and tidy, while the new modern unisex ablutions are complete with a disability suite. The water is treated and purified and has great pressure for your free shower, the automatic laundry machines are also free and a coin operated dryer is available. There is a dump station on site, your pets are welcome. Eftpos and credit cards are accepted, your friendly host is Derek. Unpowered sites are $15 for one person, and $26 for two. Powered sites are $18 for one person, and $29 for two.

What a wonderful family holiday park this one is. With campsites
hidden in the larches, there are 48 powered sites and innumerable tent
sites. The renovated kitchen/living room has double glazing, a cosy
log burner for the winter months, and all the amenities needed. During
busy times, a secondary kitchen is also available. Laundry and drying
facilities and the roomy ablutions are bright and clean. Make sure you
bring your bikes, as there are extensive mountain bike trails all
around the camp, as well as an adventure playground and a swimming
dam, in the summer months, within metres of the edge of the park. The
historic gold-mining town of Naseby has many attractions such as year
round curling, and great pubs and a cafe, and It is also not far to
the Central Otago Rail Trail. The camp is open all year round, dogs
are welcome, but please arrange this when you book. Book online at their website (see above).

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.

This is a lovely campground close to the rail trail for you to rest your weary
bones and have a shower in their clean and well-appointed ablution blocks.
Cook a meal in the kitchen, then eat It at the lovely outdoor area just outside.
Put your tent or van up amongst the beautiful trees and rose bushes, and
know that if It gets windy you will be protected by the established shelter belts
and pine forest to the rear. Keep the kids entertained in the two playgrounds,
plenty of room to play soccer, climb forts, or swing down the flying fox. Just
down the road is a four square, café, and information centre, as well as other
small town shops. There is a dump point, internet access, and credit card
facilities, and you can book online. Your hosts are Paul and Amanda. Power
sites, $36 for two people and tent sites, $15 per adult and $9 per child.