Closest to the start of the Abel Tasman National Park walks, there are views out to the beach in this lively, happy campground.  There are plenty of tent sites set in a garden area; enjoy the sound of the sea and birdsong plus the company of Pukekos and Wekas.
Copses of natural bush are dotted around the camp. There is a mini camp store sells reasonably priced wine and beer, you can enjoy the café/bar/restaurant. A bus stop is close by. The ablutions are well-kept and have disability facilities. There is a new block of showers with a view of the beach, and the open-style kitchen and dining area that has an extension with several BBQs, help yourself to herbs out of the garden. The laundry has automatic equipment. Enjoy an evening on the large communal deck with a camp fire and native trees all around.

All activity bookings can be made at Reception including Water Taxis, Kayaking, SUPs, Sky Diving, River Canyoning, Hand gliding, Microlites and a massage to end the day here. You can also leave your car at the secure car park on site. Your hosts are Rhonda, Milan and Will. Tent sites are from $20 per person and power sites $22 per person. Seasonal rates apply.

This popular holiday resort is a holiday in itself as there is so much for both children and adults to do. A summer programme is run to keep the kids busy, and in addition to tennis, a swimming pool, and adventure play grounds, there is a large sandy beach where petanque and volleyball take place. A restaurant has a roof top caf_ overlooking the water and there are around 200 sites are available. The kitchens are good, with gas and microwave cooking and a dining patio off one, plus BBQs. There are numerous shower and toilet blocks and the big, comfortable TV and recreation room opens to an extensive deck. A large laundry, central to the camp, has auto machines, there is a dump station, and internet access is available. Your hosts are Gary, Erica and June. Unpowered sites are $34 to $40, or with power $34 to $50 for two, please note that seasonal price changes apply. Pets by arrangement, except in December and January, and no cats because of native wildlife. The park is clothes optional with designated _no clothes_ areas in February and March only.

Located in Marahau one hour from Nelson and at the southern end of the Abel Tasman National Park. Something special in rural camping here as you soak up the peaceful environment of this delightful setting. Stroll through native bush, swim in the fresh water swimming holes, or wander through to the golden sand beaches. From the leafy bowers, to the large sites in the Bull Paddock, this is a place to make your escape. Divided into two camping area, both have large dividing trees and shrubs. Near the shop and office, is a domestic-size service block, great for large groups, and secure parking is provided across the road for those on expeditions. Further down the lane are 35 large private power sites, individually hedged, with flowering borders and a central banquet-size eating pavilion. There is a ranch-style unisex ablution block that includes a disability toilet, all in spotless condition. The kitchen has gas hobs, refrigerators, freezers, a microwave oven and filtered water, as well as BBQ areas located by the kitchens. An automatic washer and a dryer are in the laundry alcove and internet facilities are available. Resident livestock include friendly cats, dogs, llamas, and the occasional inquisitive cow. Only a 400m walk to the entrance of the Abel Tasman National Park, and not much further the beautiful water front. There are regular and on-demand bus services to Marahau from local towns and Nelson, as well as water taxi services based in Marahau. Your friendly hosts are the Macdonald family. Powered sites from $45.00 per night for 2 adults
Non powered tent sites from $17.00 per adult per night Children 5-14yr from $8.50 each per night. Please note that seasonal rates apply.

Ooops forgot to say the under 5yr are free for camping

Behind the busy shop and motel complex is a small area with 26 hard stands
all surrounded by plantings. All sites have power, but there are limited grassed
areas for camping available. The service block has tidy lined showers and toilets
and a laundry with auto washers and dryers. The kitchen area has been taken
over somewhat by the permanents, but is clean and has good cooking facilities
with a full stove. From here you can take a wine trail or visit Rabbit Island with
its beautiful sandy unspoiled beach. Your hosts are Amber and Chris. Tent sites
$10 per person, powered sites $20 per person (includes car), and $15 for each
extra person. Children are $10, under three are free.

Abel Tasman Marahau Beach Camp is just a stone_s throw from the delightful beach you will find level sites with some shady spots. On the other side of the road is a well-stocked shop and the camp office. Water taxis leave from here, and kayak hire is available. Start your tramping experience from here or laze on the safe swimming beach. There is a public phone and a post box. In the camping area is a sandy playground for the children and a central amenity block. The large kitchen has a full stove, microwave cooking and in the dining end, a TV and internet station. There are roomy shower cubicles, and a versatile laundry with automatic washers, dryer, ironing equipment, fridges and freezers. A dump station. Eftpos and credit card are some of the facilities. Adjacent to the camp is a licensed restaurant. Your hosts are the Alborn family. All sites are $35 for two people.

A small camp with large sites separated by plantings for privacy. The kitchen is
spotless, small and well equipped with all appliances and an outside BBQ/dining
area with outdoor furniture and a shade sail on patio by kitchen. A carpeted
TV room is adjacent to a good children’s playground. This camp has free
wireless internet. The ablutions are excellent and well kept, with both unisex
and separate facilities, plus a disability suite. An inviting swimming pool with
outdoor furniture awaits you. There is a dump point here and a laundry with
automatic equipment. Internet is available. Your hosts are Helen and Gary
Borcovsky. All camping is from $20 per person, children two to14 years are
$10 and under two years are free.

In a picture-postcard sheltered bay is this mega-camping with 438 power sites. The village-type layout offers many extras including a well-stocked On The Spot Express store with wine sales, as well as the nearby takeaway or restaurant meals, and a post box, while the petrol pump is close by. The services include ablution blocks that are all tiled and clean and fully equipped kitchens and several laundries, while near the covered outside BBQs is a good recycling area. If you tire of the golden sands, you can play mini golf or try the mountain bike park. This is camping where a family environment is encouraged and your host is Den Petch. Eftpos available here. Prices range from $21 per night.

The sociable camper will get a kick out of this one as the local RSA makes its
clubrooms here. There is a generous area with plenty of trees, very close to
the commercial centre of Richmond. Mostly populated by permanents, there
is the odd spot available for tents and vans. Good tiled ablutions, there is a
disability unit, the laundry is well equipped and there is a dump point available.
A well equipped kitchen is provided with all appliances as well as a book swap,
and a phone is available. All amenities are clean and tidy. As part of the club
facilities is a full restaurant, and you sign in to the club as part of your stay. All
sites from $25 (effective March 2023)

What a lovely setting this camp has, nestled in a sheltered valley with native bush and only a few minutes from Kaiteriteri beach. This peaceful park-like camp is only a short drive to the start of the Abel Tasman track, and you can enjoy kayaking, swimming and tramping from here. Lots of space to choose from; larger groups take advantage of the communal hall in one camping area over the summer period, while another is open all year round, or you can get back to basic camping in the wilderness area and experience long drop toilets. Plentiful ablutions no matter which area you decide to camp in, all spotlessly clean and of good quality. The covered deck where you can sit in the shade and watch the children on the playground, is just one of the family orientated facilities available here. There is also a comfortably furnished lounge and a good dining area, and fully automated laundry facilities. A children_s programme operates at Christmas time and there are other summer activities such as music, movies in the hall and a water slide. Also in summer only is an onsite cafe, a real fruit ice cream truck that also sells fruit and veges. So many things for children and their families to do here, volley ball, a beautifully made concrete table tennis table, paddock golf, petanque, or take a walk to the hustle and bustle on the main beach. There are plenty of sites, with and without power, and some special large ones for big rigs, as well as offering accommodation over winter. Your friendly hosts are Roger and Sue. All tent sites are from $25, powered sites are from $35, and your pets welcome from February to end of November

Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park is located 4.5 kilometres from Nelson city centre and adjacent to the long white sands of Tāhunanui Beach. It covers 54 acres of parkland with 1km of shorefront that has been available for almost 100 years for holidaymakers to enjoy. Today Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park offers accommodation that suits every holidaymakers’ and travellers’ budget – from unpowered and powered campsites (around 600 sites) to cosy cabins and modern, fully self-contained motel units (89 accommodation units). The Holiday Park’s location gives you direct access to the beach, playing fields and local beachside attractions. On-site, there are several recreation areas, including beach volleyball, basketball, several playgrounds, a pétanque and an 18-hole mini-golf course, a giant bouncing pillow and an outdoor amphitheatre for live music and other events. The Deck Café and convenience store which is situated at Reception is open to guests and the public every day and serves meals, snacks and great coffee into the evening (closing time varies with season). Tāhuna Beach Holiday Park also has its own conference and events centre for corporate and community functions, weddings and private parties with several different rooms, ample coach and car parking, and on-site caterers. They also have dedicated, dog-friendly campsites for guests travelling between 1 Feb – 30 Nov each year. Refer to the online booking site for current rates. Note that seasonal rates may apply.