There has been a lot of thought and attention gone into planning this beautifully set out park. Manicured to within an inch of its life, each site is large and private as they are all bordered by new tree plantings. Everything is modern and new, and walking through it makes you feel like you are in someones home rather than a camp ground. A large kitchen and dining room with everything you need, a lounge with comfortable chairs, and ensuite bathrooms. Washers and dryers are available and everything is very, very clean. There is a dump station available, covered parking if needed, and gravel areas for parking in the winter. Other amenities include a covered BBQ area, childrens playground, and a new viewing platform to oversee the park and the nearby mountain. There is also a bush walk within metres of the gate, and pets are welcome as long as they have their inoculation certificate. Your hosts are Gloria and Selwyn Cranstoun. Power sites from $38 for two people, unpowered sites from $35 for two persons and $19 for each extra person. Children under 14 years of age are $8.

Although this is some 50km from Queenstown, the sealed road takes in some
great alpine scenery. The park is at the head of Lake Wakatipu with an outlook to
the majestic Southern Alps, it is virtually the entrance to Fiordland. Undergoing
a huge redevelopment, the camp is currently offering limited camping facilities,
but even these sound pretty good. There are 34 sites, a laundry, kitchen, showers
and a children’s playground. Your host is Andrew and a site will cost you $30 for
two, extras $15 each. This camp will be closed from 28 March until November

This is a secluded, back to nature bush site around 6km from Wanaka, you will find it off Aubrey Road. A myriad of landscaped camping sites are scattered amongst the manuka shrubbery, with tracks to the lake. Choose your site in the sun or shade, and look at the breath taking views of the mountains and lake. Right on the source of the Clutha, this is a special place for fishing so there is a boat ramp, in the office is a small shop and assistance for booking local activities and forward accommodation. The amenities are sturdy and spotless and the kitchen clean with good equipment, outside dining, and barbecues. The ablutions are not numerous but are well presented and extra toilets are scattered around the grounds. Showers are coin operated, $1 for five minutes of hot water. A corridor laundry has automatic washers and a dryer. The natural bush makes for a great children_s playground, and Internet access is available. Open all year round, come and hire a bike and have a look around. Running this camp are Glenn and Tracy. Sites are $16 per adult and $8 per child. Powered sites are $5 extra per site.

Cameron Flat  Camp is near the Makarora River. Plenty of great activities are available nearby such as hunting, tramping or fishing. Beautiful environment.

Number of tent sites - 30 unpowered

Bookings required.

Boundary Creek Camping

Area Number of tent sites - 23

Relax on the shores of Lake Wanaka at this easily accessible and quiet campsite. Water sports include motor boating, skiing and fishing. Walks lead from the campsite around the lake.

Note: this camping area is currently closed.

This large, nicely landscaped and secure park is on the fringe of Fiordland. The grounds are terraced up from the lake with 150 power sites, 100 tent sites and the occasional pine tree. A local shuttle service operates to the walking tracks. The modern kitchen/dining lounge is smart and has energy friendly lighting and all up to date equipment, and you can dine outside while overlooking the lake. The other kitchen/dining is a big dual entry room, with hob cooking, microwave, tables & chairs. An excellent commercial laundry will be welcomed by both wet holidaymakers and skiers, and there is a good supply of toilets and showers that are spotlessly clean. A spa and paraplegic unit are opened as required, and an adventure playground and boat ramp are available. Next to reception is ‘Tracknet’ which offers information on the area, walking tracks and can book your tours.

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park and Motels has been evaluated by Qualmark, and awarded Gold under the Sustainable Tourism Business criteria.

• Above Lake Wakatipu, and close to the heart of Queenstown, is this large and
  busy complex. With a brand new reception area and entrance, plus a security
  barrier with card access for campers, it feels welcoming and modern from the
  moment you come in. The state of the art kitchen, with two cooking areas and
  dining room with all mod cons, adjoins the TV room, while the outside dining
  area has a coin operated BBQ. Help yourself to herbs out of the garden beside
  the kitchen, and admire the lovely flower boxes below the windows. The
  laundry has banks of token-operated automatic machines and modern, clean
  ablutions , including an adjacent suite for mothers and babies. The office doubles
  as a booking centre and internet access station, there are several card operated
  phones around the grounds. Eftpos and credit card facilities are available in the
  office, and there is a dump point with fresh water. Your hosts are the friendly
  camp team. Non-powered sites are $25 per person, and powered sites are
  $27.50 per adult. $12 per child, 2 to14 years, powered or un-powered site.

Set in landscaped grounds, 4 minutes' drive or 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Queenstown and 6 minutes' drive from Skycity Queenstown Casino, Qbox offers single-sized beds in dormitory style cabins. Free WiFi is provided. Each cabin has heating, a seating area and a patio with garden views. Access to a shared bathroom and shared TV area is included. Guests can use the on-site BBQ facilities available. Skyline Gondola Base and AJ Hackett Bungy are both 4 minutes' drive from QBOX. The nearest airport is Queenstown Airport, 16 minutes' drive from the property.

In a quiet alpine setting you will find this lovely park, close to many of the Shotover River activities, which you can book at the office as there is a full booking service here. A large, well-appointed kitchen is adjacent to a combined dining and leisure area, and TV and internet access as well as a covered outdoor BBQ area. The ablutions are of high quality, very clean, and with high pressure water, reticulated gas and a fully equipped laundry. All facilities have been completely renovated and are in mint condition. A children's playground is close to the outside covered dining area, and includess a jumping pillow.  Just a stroll to a hotel and restaurant and lots to do here if you fancy a Shotover jet boat ride, skiing, bungy jumping, horse trekking, river rafting, or other activities too numerous to list. Your friently hosts are Karl and Holly.  SItes are $42 for two adults and exact adult is $20.

Skippers is part of Mount Aurum Recreation Reserve, among the hills and valleys that fed much of Wakatipu's 1860s gold fever. The reserve was established in 1985 from Mount Aurum Station and annually attracts tens of thousands of visitors wanting to explore the 9,100-hectare reserve, despite the challenges of getting there. The reserve begins after crossing the historic Skippers suspension bridge. Opened in 1901 it's the most spectacular of its kind in New Zealand. On the terrace above is a virtual ghost town, the remnants of Skippers Township, once the largest gold settlement on the Shotover River. Mount Aurum Reserve offers dramatic views and opportunities to walk, tramp, camp, paint, kayak, mountain bike, picnic and raft - you can even bring your dog.