• • Parson’s Rock
  • Boat Harbour
  • Wildlife Reserve
  • Lochlaird
  • Sailor’s Cutting
  • Falstone Creek
  Ohau C
  • Lake Middleton
• All lakeside environmental camping without the frills. A boat ramp, tap, jetty,
  flush toilets and dump points at some camps. Honesty box for donations. $15
  per family per night per site. $410 per family for season (2 adults and 2 children
  under 15yrs). Extra adults $8 per night. Season board ramp fee separate $50.

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.

The level, well-groomed grounds have plenty of shady trees and a lazy meandering stream. There are 94 power sites and 80 for tents. The main amenities are at one end of the extensive grounds. There is a pleasant carpeted, modern TV lounge. Internet is available. An excellent open-plan arrangement houses the kitchen and dining. Fully automatic equipment is found in the adjacent laundry and an outdoor sink. The ablutions are first class, with a wheelchair access family unit. Alternative ablutions are provided when required. In the camp are two children_s playgrounds and a free gas BBQ. A dump site is available. This is New Zealand_s renowned gliding capital. Lake and stream fishing, BMX track, hot tubs and golf. Winter sport is only a short distance away at the Ohau skifield. Your friendly hosts, are Arda and Wim Booiman. All sites from $38 for two and un-powered are $34 for 2 adults.

For a golden holiday, or as a base to travel the Vanished World Trail, you can't go far wrong with this beautiful woodland camp. Snuggled into a valley under the surrounding hills, the camp is set out on two tiers. On the lower level are some gorgeous riverside sites, and the grounds are well groomed and neatly edged with pine trees. Children are well catered for here, with basketball hoop, playground, and a flying fox, as well as a river swing; inside there is table tennis or indoor hockey. The kitchen is well equipped, with an adjacent dining hall, and the toilet and shower facilities are all modern and clean, with huge shower cubicles. A carpeted and comfy TV room will be welcome on wet days; however when it is fine there is a choice of two swimming holes. An alternative is gold panning (almost at your tent site) or fly fishing, tramping, mountain biking or fossil hunting. Dogs are allowed with prior permission only, and your hosts are Scott and Margie Brown and family. Power sites $19 per person, tent sites $17 per person, including free use of laundry equipment, children $10.

Laid out in a horseshoe are over 60 sites, this complex Is bordered with trees
and manicured to perfection. Most campervan parking Is on gravel stands,
and there are sites for tents below the trees. Across the bridge is a the lovely
public garden with children’s play area next door. Dual spotless amenities have
been recently upgraded and provide two kitchens with full stoves, plus hob
cooking and microwave. There is also a new covered BBQ area with outdoor
fire.  Internet kiosk and wifi are both available, as is a dump station. The toilet
facilities include a full disability suite and are spotless and modern, while the
automatic laundry equipment is plentiful. The playground comes with an
enclosed trampoline and a kangaroo jumper. Full booking services to see the
blue and yellow penguins are offered, as are free tours. From December to
March you can enjoy the live story of Oamaru's history. Your hosts are Shayne
and Tracey. Unpowered sites from $16 per person, powered sites from $20
per person, and $10 for children.

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.

Formerly known as the Hampden Beach Camp Ground.

In the settlement of Hampden, just south of Moeraki, is this beach and river
side camping ground. There are plenty of sites to choose from, and in the
busy season additional sites across the road are opened. The grounds are
pleasant with some shady trees with a fully equipped kitchen that features
visitor comments as wallpaper. Wireless internet and TV are available in the newly built lounge area, and a trampoline, outdoor games, bikes and kayak hire will keep the children busy. Nearby is a small children’s playground, tennis court and a skate park, this is great for family camping holidays. An ablution block with toilets and showers and a separate toilet block are provided, a large disability suite is available, and small children are not neglected here with a highchair and a child’s hub. There is a laundry with automatic equipment and everything has been recently painted and is clean and tidy. Free pick up from the bus stop at Hampden, and you might like to try the famous fish and chips at Hampden. Your hosts are Alex and Mel.

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.