On the way to the very bottom of the South Island, you may want to stop for a night at this lovely rural retreat. With only a couple of powered sites, and only a few tent sites, the emphasis is on making sure people have a good stay. You will get a farmstay experience, at backpacker prices, watch the shearing, feed the calves, or go for a walk on the hills. Come back to lovely hot showers in modern bathrooms, a large lounge and kitchen area that is up-to-date and has a few games, books, and puzzles for your enjoyment. Laundry facilities are by honesty box, there are picnic tables and an outside BBQ as well. Your hosts are Justine and Andrew, and their three lovely girls who run out to welcome you. $15 for one, $30 for two, any extras at $10 each.

On the edge of a football field, and under the large mature trees, is this tiny
camp. There are about 20 sites, eight with power, all on grass. Facilities are
tired but tidy and include a small kitchen/dining with basic cooking facilities,
clean toilets, and a washing machine and dryer. There is a small playground for
children and a lrage field in front, you will share this spot with a few permanent
residents. This is a council owned camp, visited twice daily by caretakers John
and Sandra who live at 5 Hulme Street if you need them. If they are not
available, speak to the manager at the Otautau Hotel in the Main Street. Tent
sites are $10 for two, extra adults $5, powered sites are $15 for two adults,
plus $5 for extras.

The grounds of this spot have been beautifully landscaped and the camp has a panoramic view over the sea. Based in an old hall, the lounge is a huge area that includes a stage, a ping pong table, puzzles, and large comfy sofas pulled up around the huge stone fireplace. There is also a TV and piano, as well as a separate library with many books to borrow. The kitchen has served many people in its lifetime, but is immaculate and quirky with Its old wood walls and retro dining chairs and tables. The toilets and showers are plentiful and recently painted, as is the laundry which has automated washing machines and dryers. The whole place is spotlessly clean and welcoming and is a great stopover on the Te Araroa walking track. Your hosts are Craig and Veronica Wylie, and there are 18 sites available for vans and tents. Prices are $20 for one person and $30 for two, extra adults are $15 and children aged five to12 years are $5, while children under five years are free.

Number of tent sites - 20 Camp on the edge of the park 5 km from Lake Hauroko, the deepest lake in New Zealand. Fish, swim, go boating or tramping nearby.

A neat camp, complete with a small animal park where you can get acquainted
with the tame animals. Based out in the country amongst rural farmland,
there are rolling hills behind and park like settings in front. With 50 powered sites and numerous tent sites, there is plenty of space. and good trout fishing
rivers nearby. The clean kitchen/dining has all appliances, cooking and eating utensils and a TV, and the ablutions are supplied with piping hot showers, as
well as having plenty of toilets. The laundry has automatic equipment, there is
free wifi and the camp is pet friendly. Your hosts are Colleen, Stuart and the
dog Andrew. Tent and power sites are $16 per person or $32 for two adults.
Children aged five to 15 years are $10, and children under five are free.
Closed for winter from beginning May till mid September

This large camping ground in the suburbs of Gore has well-groomed level sites,
with graceful birch trees and good shelter. Powered sites, and numerous tent
sites, are hidden in pockets of shrubbery, some van sites have gravel stands and
are close to the main amenities block. The two kitchen/dining facilities have
all amenities, plus full stoves and two clean, tiled ablution blocks and a laundry
with auto equipment. A dump station is here, Eftpos and credit card facilities
are extra services. This area is noted for its brown trout fishing at the nearby
Mataura River. The camp has good housekeeping standard and is handy to
local services. Your host is Lyndon. Tent sites $15 per person, powered sites
are $30 for two.

Manicured lawns and tidy hedges, landscaped gardens and organic veges, caf_ dining and home-made baking. All this and more at this lovely motel and camping ground complex. Clean and tidy kitchen/dining with all amenities, including full stoves with pots and pans, the TV lounge is adjacent. Ablutions are clean and tidy and there are three laundries. At the entrance to the camp is a popular restaurant for delicious meals, excellent coffee, and a large deck with BBQ area where you can book in for the camp. Inside, the new relaxation area with pool table, flat screen TV, computer stations, juke box, and pull down movie screen has lots of comfy couches scattered around. From this base you can hike the Hump Ridge Track, or check your emails on the free wifi. Ten power points and nine unpowered sites are in a flat area close to native trees, there is also a dump station. Your hosts are Craig Rutland and Violaine Duma. Powered sites are $16 for adults and $14 for non-powered sites. Children under 13 years are half price, toddlers under two years are free.

Set amongst the hills above Gore, this beautifully landscaped setting looks like
a golf course and is lush with trees. The park is immaculately kept and will
gratify the most ardent environmentalist. Four sites have power and all have
good shelter and shade. Don't expect to find upmarket facilities here as the
clean kitchen and ablutions are in keeping with a bush camping environment.
Washing-up sinks and boiling water are available in the kitchen, the grounds have picnic tables and two electric BBQs, and there is a shower available for
a small charge. This park is great for families and to keep children of all ages
amused, there is a confidence course, flying fox and variety of play equipment.
It is $10 per adult to camp, children under 5 are free, school children are $2
per night. The caretaker comes around often, but you will need to put your
payment in the honesty box.

You are in the heart of farm country in this council owned camp, which is
closed in winter from May to September. Mainly populated by the same
families returning year after year, you will need to book if you want to squeeze
in. There is a large, level grassed area with several trees and hedges. 64 sites
have power and there is an abundance of tent sites. Amongst the amenities
is a useful kitchen (which doubles as a dining and library facility) with two full
stoves, microwaves, pots, utensils and fridge/freezers. The ablutions have been
newly refurbished and there are automatic machines and dryer in the laundry.
This area is popular for fishing and golfing and there is a good swimming hole
in the nearby river. No dogs please, your friendly hosts are Graeme and Kaye.
All sites are $12.50 per adult, $6 for children.

This is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are walks and tramps from here or go horse riding, biking, hunting or on 4WD excursions.

50 non-powered/tent sites.

Dogs on a leash only.

Fees