Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
Reviews
Nicky
Ranking: 10/10
I camped here every year over the summer when i was growing up. We finally managed to get a site again this year and it was just as amazing as i remember. Being a stroll away from the most beautiful beach is the highlight for me. Facilities havent changed a lot but were always well maintained. Showers were 6 minutes but did not cost. I thought the price was pretty reasonable compared to other campgrounds in the area. Wifi isnt great though 100mb a day which gets chewed through pretty quickly but at the end of the day im not there to sit on a device!
ZMad
Ranking: 10/10
Absolutely LOVED our time here. A beautiful, well cared for camping ground right by the beach. Clean facilities, friendly staff and great cafes and restaurant next door. Worth the price - hope to be back!
Joe Johnson
Ranking: 9/10
Awesome spot. Right across the road from a beautiful beach. Dairy and burger joint right next door. Large camping spots. We rocked up just after Labor Day which I’m guessing was very busy. Great showers, toilets and cooking facilities. The laundry is $2 for a wash cycle and $2 for drying. May stay another night.
Nina
Ranking: 4/10
Von der Lage her top, ansonsten nicht zu gebrauchen. Uns wurde ein ruhiger Platz zugewiesen, der dann neben einer Großfamilie mit Kleinkindern und ständigem Lärm lag. Für die Duschen muss man extra 50 Cent einwerfen für angeblich warmes Wasser, aber das Wasser blieb trotzdem kalt. Außerdem ist das WiFi nicht zu gebrauchen.
Matt
Ranking: 6/10
Nice enough site by the beach.
However, paid 70 dollars for a pitch before finding out the showers are extra, the bbq is extra, couldn't log into WiFi but that's probably a moot point because you only get 100MB of data before that too costs extra.
The site is fine, but the penny pinching set-up immediately left a sour taste in the mouth and I wish we'd tried the place up the road.
Paul Smith
Ranking: 9/10
Great site by the beach. Huge but many perfect amenity blocks. Abel Tasman walking via Sea Shuttle a great way to do a days walk a view the park from the sea
Francois & Caroline
Ranking: 9/10
Great location close to the beach and very good facilities with 4 or 5 blocks in total across the all site.
Busy with locals during summer time so better to book in advance.
Margie
Ranking: 9/10
Stayed here twice in December. Loved it when it was quiet. Huge camp ground & great when you can get some space. Good kitchen & showers 50c. Just loved the beach. Would highly recommend.
Jacqui
Ranking: 9/10
Situated directly across road from beach. Busy camp with lots of activity. Paid for lovely warm showers 50c/6mins. Bar/restaurant on site with live music which doesn’t effect noise levels. Coffee bar We stayed two nights and site was quiet with relaxed holiday vibe. Easy access to Abel Talsman activities with water taxi pick up outside camp if required. Cycle and kayak activities nearby. Staff at reception and shop very friendly and helpful.
If you prefer quieter, natural camping site probably best you don’t stay here.
Shane
Ranking: 10/10
Loved our stay here. Staff super friendly and accommodating. Park was quiet when we visited but such a great location. 1 adult 3 kids was cheaper than other campsite we stayed at $53 and powered. Highly recommend staying. Such a beautiful place and directly across the road from paradise. Gripe- other campsite we’ve stayed at had picnic tables on all campsites which we found so helpful or scattered close by. This 1 had 2 at the kitchen for patrons to use. Would be nice to have a lot more but did notice a lot of patrons were campervans too who had tables in them. All in all wonderful place.
Noreasters
Ranking: 9/10
There were just 2 of us and the campsite was quiet so didn't seem expensive at Nzd 46. We had no neighbours on either side and were in block A facing the ocean and great ocean view. We mix with Freedom camping so paying now and again for a night is fine for us.
Cassie
Ranking: 7/10
Excellent location if you are lucky enough to get one of the few beach front spots. Very expensive compared to other places we have stayed, $23 per person per night. Showers are old and you have to pay. Payment box is located outside of cubicle so if you run out of time you can't top up. Wifi is terrible and limited. Facilities are clean. Its the beach location that makes this place.
Jenny
Ranking: 8/10
We felt it was quite expensive for 3 and a van. However, we had a lovely site with views over the beach. There was a good kitchen and the facilities were clean. You did have to pay for the showers. There were sandflies on the beach so be prepared.
Megan Roper
Ranking: 4/10
It was $23 per person per night. It was quite expensive for a small slot that we got next to the hundreds upon hundreds of people that there crammed in there. We’ve been camping around New Zealand for the last 5 weeks and I’m most disappointed with this place. If you’re going to charge this much maybe give more than 50mb (10 minutes) of WiFi.
Chris & Peg
Ranking: 8/10
Stayed 2 nights in March. Nice campground, quiet and clean. Great Location near beach and holiday tour offers in kaiteriteri. Not cheap- 46 $ per night(2 Adults and a van), hot showers or e.g. wifi not included! but good cooking facilities! Recommendable
Hannah
Ranking: 9/10
Lovely area with a delicious cafe right next door. There’s nothing too special about the site but it’s in a very convenient location and the bathrooms and showers are clean. I saw a lot of reviews complaining about the showers but it’s 50 cents and clean and so refreshing after a day out in the sun, totally worth it. The employees are very nice and it’s a cool place to stay for a night or two.
Paul and Paula
Ranking: 10/10
Stayed 3 nights early December 2017 in drop dead gorgeous weather, golden sands, 25 degrees, great location and great facilities.......a definite 10 for us although by comparison on the expensive side so if you can overcome that then come here. A decent pub and restaurant ,a good supermarket, a great beach with walks and perfect open water swimming and track cycling - Kaiteriteri is one heck of a place for a beach rest and access to the National Park and boat trips- bingo!
Gary Prescot
Ranking: 7/10
Pretty decent camp in the off season. I would hate to be there in summer though. Wasn't cheap at $60 including two kids and paying for showers just rubs salt into the wounds. The playground needs work however, especially for the money.
Matt
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent facilities.. staff were helpful.. wifi signal no good.. will be back though.
Julia Kurtz
Ranking: 9/10
It is a beautiful site and we would absolutely stay here again. Clean, large showers and toilets. Right on the beach! Yes, showers costs 50 cents and WiFi is very limited. But it's a place in paradise.
Peter Armstrong
Ranking: 8/10
It's a big well-run camp right next to the beach, so it wins for convenience. Showers are ok, although I do get fed up with paying for showers - just ask me for $2 more when I check in!!!! You are packed in fairly close together, but it didn't feel too claustrophobic. Supermarket right next door was handy.
Rosanna Leeming
Ranking: 8/10
Very well run park with clean facilities. Plenty of toilet/shower/kitchen/laundry blocks. For the price, you'd think wifi was included, but unfortunately not. All sites are powered, so we paid $21 per person, per night (stayed 2 nights). Showers were 50 cents for 6 mins. Laundry $2 for washing machine and $2 for dryer. Nice spot near the beach and not far to drive to Abel Tasman track.
Jos Tolboom
Ranking: 8/10
Large, crowded, professional. Good shower (50 cents for 6 minutes) an toilets. Good base for Abel Tasman kayak / boating / swimming. Shop, cafe and restaurants on 2 minutes walk.
Belinda Clarke
Ranking: 9/10
Great view from our powered site across from the beach. Paid wifi and showers, but good facilities. Close to shop and cafe etc.
Raphaël
Ranking: 7/10
Très bien situé, prés de la plage et des embarcations pour le parc Abel Tasman, il faut être près de la réception pour avoir une connexion wifi donc pas conseiller pour le prix, douches en plus 50c
W Donovan
Ranking: 9/10
Superb location and a very well run camp. Nice cafe on beach and good access to companies offering trips in the Abel Tasman park.
Paul Smith
Ranking: 8/10
Large camp opposite a sandy beach. Facilities excellent and new supermarket next door. Plenty of cafes and restaurants. Great spot for exploring Abel Tasman by water taxi.
Elka Keijzer
Ranking: 8/10
I stayed here for 2 nights because after my hike the second day I was too tired to keep driving. I wish I hadn't though, because the second night was a friday night and apparently the "beached whale" next door goes off on a friday night with some of the worst music ever :-) The camp site is not too blame for that, but it kept me up.
Showers, toilets, laundry and kitchen were fine and clean! Too bad you have to pay for hot water though.... Laundry was $2 but you have to buy detergent for $1 or use your own. Dryer is $2 for an hour and was enough. Showers cost 50 cents and give you 6 minutes of warm water. Staff was friendly. Camp is being renewed, half of it is under construction. It's right by the beach, which is nice, beautiful views in the morning of the sun rise.
Lisa Quayle
Ranking: 9/10
The camp was large and had nice facilities. The showers were only 50c. However the site itself was a little bit pricey at $36 although it did come with power. There were a few ducks roaming around and it was a little windy. But the grounds and area were nice as was the beach area.
Laura
Ranking: 7/10
A little bit too expensive and you have to pay for the shower. Not really fair.
Alisa
Ranking: 9/10
Expensive but close to the beach, kitchens and bathroom.
Lola
Ranking: 5/10
Quite expensive, but is located next to the sea. Kitchen and bathrooms are good.
Julia Schabenberger
Ranking: 8/10
paid $19 per person but the showers have to be paid extra, so it is too expensive for backpackers.
Family Trip
Ranking: 9/10
Clean & Tidy facilities (50 Cent)
parental room - perfect & clean extra room to bath the baby
Direct on the sea
2$ for laundry & dryer
Bbq Area 1$
James Betz
Ranking: 5/10
Too busy and crowded.
Elsa Bygrave
Ranking: 8/10
Expensive huge motorcamp which we only stayed at to do a wash (very expensive wash), amazingly clean facilities.
Ray Bygrave
Ranking: 8/10
Huge campground, 400 sites, facilities excellent and immaculate.
Isabelle Bohle
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent location, near the beach, walking tracks nearby, clean, good cooking area, good showers and $2 laundry.
Michael Steimel
Ranking: 9/10
$10 per person, cooking area, washing area, showers (cold free, warm $1), directly at the beach, very clean, very little amount of sandflies.
mcp hm
Ranking: 5/10
$20 each for a damn parking spot. showers were an extra $2. a total construction site. very sterile. facilities were clean and its a good location, but wouldnt do it again.
GN100
Ranking: 7/10
Well maintained, clean campground across the road from lovely beach. Very busy - both campground and beach - rows and rows of campers, a little sterile.
Denise
Ranking: 7/10
Very crowded-too many people and small sites-facilities good.
Paul Davies
Ranking: 6/10
Mid winter-great without all the people.
GARRYBLOWER
Ranking: 8/10
Stayed before Christmas before it got too busy. We think it is always fully booked during January and February. Very big campsite right by the sea. Two bars/restaurants nearby.
Henrik Joshua
Ranking: 7/10
Our background: We stayed here during our 5 weeks campervan tour through the north and south island. We were 2 adults and a baby (9 months) and travelled with a large campervan.
Rating: really huge camp site. Would not want to stay here during peak season. When we stayed it was pretty empty and we could chose our our own stand with views of the beach and the ocean. However, be aware that there is a road between the beach and the campground. Stands are on grass and reasonably big. Toilets, shower and kitchen good and clean. Good starting point for excursions to abel tasman. Water taxis and tours leave right Round the corner. And there is a good burger place next to the campground.
Helen King
Ranking: 8/10
Great views over the beach. It is not beachfront there is the main road between the camp and the beach. Lovely spot though. I can imagine this would be very busy in summer
Driver Dan
Ranking: 8/10
Clean and very quiet at the time of year we were there. $38 for a campervan site. Right on the edge of the sea, beautiful bay!
Sven Woelk
Ranking: 10/10
At the beach, great place, not expensive.
Socea
Ranking: 3/10
Cost a lot and had to pay for showers!
Marie
Ranking: 8/10
Perfect place - next to the beach! Good to start adventure! But you have to sleep close to other people!!
Fjord
Ranking: 6/10
Nice spot but pricey plus 50 cents for a shower. Recycling found out gets put in one truck then gets landfilled.
Mo Downes
Ranking: 3/10
Very friendly staff $40NZD per night. Crowded, noisy and shower had to be paid for as well. Would not stay there again.
Dirk Sörensen
Ranking: 8/10
Good Campsite, Facilities are ok, but not new. Have to pay for hot showers. Mostly powerdes Sites for Campervan, good Prices direktly opposite to Watertaxi
Reinier Timmer
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful surroundings, nice location next to the beach and good point for trips in Abel Tasman National Park.
Ingrid
Ranking: 9/10
Helpful service for disabled traveller, very clean facilities, great location across the beach.
Denise Albrecht
Ranking: 6/10
$19NZD per person, per night. Does not even include hot water (50 cents per 6 min), for shower. No other nice facilities, view is blocked by ugly gates.
Michael Kretzschmar
Ranking: 9/10
Nice clean - good price!
Sue Kieseker
Ranking: 8/10
Friendly staff, good clean amenities, close to the beach, good position, annoying to have to pay 50c for a shower.
Tony Hines
Ranking: 9/10
The best we got - front row sea view. Facilities good.
Jason
Ranking: 7/10
On the beach, great and relaxing.
William Notcutt
Ranking: 5/10
wow 400 plots worth it for 1 night to see how large a camp site can be. great location - and free parking next door to enjoy the beach for the day before driving on.
Timo Maschke
Ranking: 7/10
Nice facilities. No games room with billiards or pingpong. Showers not free.
James Cookson
Ranking: 7/10
Good service and location. Should not charge extra for hot water and BBQ though.
Reijenga
Ranking: 8/10
Great location, although you best rent your kayak in Marahau. Shop, bar, restaurant and beach on doorstep.
Hanson
Ranking: 6/10
OK, very basic.
Paul Lawrence
Ranking: 6/10
Good location - campsite is a bit cramped, not a lot of shade on the pitches. Kitchen and bathroom blocks are really clean and there are enough for everyone.
Andy
Ranking: 10/10
Facilities spotless and friendly staff with professional but relaxed approach.
Alison Langley
Ranking: 8/10
Plenty of space. Plots a little worn/dusty, services good. Costs were a little different for stay upon arrival.
Letitia Wenn
Ranking: 9/10
Amazing location, great facilities, showers and toilets very clean. Great staff.
Laurits and Bettina
Ranking: 7/10
Super location, friendly service.
John Freeman
Ranking: 8/10
OK sites and good amenities. Not so sure I would want to be in these places in high season. Maybe a bit overpriced.
D Esson
Ranking: 8/10
Plenty of room per allocated space, clean and user friendly.
Sally Gordie
Ranking: 8/10
LOCATION, LOCATION!!
Sandra Dirk
Ranking: 9/10
Nice view of the waterfront. Very clean facilities. Lots of space.
Norman UK
Ranking: 8/10
Excellent beach front location - safe bathing and watersports and nearby restaurants.
Heiner Reinecke
Ranking: 9/10
Nicely located near the beach, clean amenities, fair price even if you go hiking, but no internet and no living room.
Lisa Carey
Ranking: 10/10
Love this campground, perfect location right on the beach and easy access to transport to and from the Abel Tasman walking tracks.
Tuedi Muggli
Ranking: 8/10
Nice place.
Tim Germany
Ranking: 8/10
Very nice location, 50cents for showers, pay for barbecue. $15 each.
David Prendergast
Ranking: 8/10
Great facilities, beautiful place, pricey.
Susanne A
Ranking: 7/10
50 cents for a hot shower and $18.50 for camping!!! Clean, nice but too expensive and unfriendly. No go.
Val Phillips
Ranking: 10/10
VERY clean, many bathrooms and showers and all very updated and clean. Cost $18.00 per person but worth it. Right across from the beach and water taxis.
Peter Adams
Ranking: 8/10
Awesome location on the beach. Somewhat busy, but relatively quiet. Good facilities but internet bad. Good value for facilities offered.
Jill Boruff
Ranking: 9/10
Probably crazy in the summer, but calm and quiet in early Autumn. Huge grassy sites, large shade trees, close to the beach. We loved the atmosphere. People obviously come for long periods here, and we see why! Kitchen and showers simple but clean.
Carly Braddock
Ranking: 7/10
Well located, nice clean facilities, but a little large and characterless. Beachfront location warrants the price. Not impressed by paying on top for hot water and use of cooking equipment.
Philippe Merino
Ranking: 9/10
Very good, good view, parenting room with bath tube for baby. All very clean.
Helmut Schmid
Ranking: 9/10
Close to a beautiful beach, excellent facilities, a restaurant nearby.
Trish V
Ranking: 10/10
Extremely well equipped facilities. Clean, friendly. Amazing location. Lots of things to do and even options for having a drink and or meal if you do not feel like cooking. Great variety of accommodation options too!
Robert Steendijk
Ranking: 7/10
Nice motorcamp next to the beach. Quiet place. When we went on a boat trip to Abel Tasman National Park we could leave the camper at the motorcamp so we did not have to find another spot.
Dave Simpson
Ranking: 9/10
Beachside. Beautiful location, quite packed with vans, clean facilities.
Madeleine Mueller
Ranking: 7/10
$36 per person, very very expensive, it is near the beach, perfect to explore the Abel Tasman National Park.
Chris
Ranking: 8/10
I like it - more of a mix of NZ weekend campers and tourists than most. A mix of campervans, tents, trailers, boats etc. Clean, no problems, largish sites.
Patrick Grant
Ranking: 7/10
Fantastic, great position, facilities are basic.
Owen Dunning
Ranking: 10/10
Magnificent beach, great campground, bit too crowded for our liking though.
Jerry Larason
Ranking: 10/10
Cleaner than our house!!! Awesome facilities - wonderful beach.
Andy & Lynnie Nevin
Ranking: 6/10
Crowded, small sites, too busy but awesome views/proximity to beach. Too many people for us, have to pay for showers!
Hans Oudenbroek
Ranking: 9/10
Very pleasant/efficient reception, very nice location, relatively more space, all powersites, nice, clean etc.
Susie Christensen
Ranking: 9/10
Very nice site, clean and well organised. Right next to beautiful beach and boats to Abel Tasman Park.
Martin & Dee Bellarby
Ranking: 9/10
Very friendly and helpful.
Rene
Ranking: 8/10
Large campground, so lots of people......but plenty of facilities for cooking, showering, laundry and it is directly across from the most beautiful beach!!
Richard Maddock
Ranking: 9/10
Great campground, loads of friendly people and a great place to visit - a great place!
Nic Roggeman
Ranking: 7/10
Great access to Abel Tasman, lovely beach with great water and inviting beach. Facilities are well maintained.
Peter Holt
Ranking: 8/10
Good plot, right on the beach and convenient for Abel Tasman.
Barry Baily
Ranking: 8/10
Very good facilities, right on the beach with lots of activities. Very big and busy but friendly - access drives could be wider, sites more clearly marked.
Pierre Boulanger
Ranking: 8/10
Very nice campsite, very crowded but the amenities are good. Bad internet connection.
Manuela Weber
Ranking: 8/10
Near the beach, good weather, friendly people.
Mary Mitchell
Ranking: 9/10
Price okay, but close to the beach, good swimming, no lounge.
Diane Moss
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent facilities - friendly kiwis.
Robert McIlraith
Ranking: 9/10
Very pleasant location opposite beach and very clean.
Schertenleib
Ranking: 8/10
Nice place, brilliant landscape around.
M Neuman
Ranking: 6/10
Nice and close to the beach. Good - internet marginal and hard to logon to.
Colin Philpott
Ranking: 9/10
Very clean, great location, very pleasant.
Hazel
Ranking: 10/10
Always good and very clean.
maelstrom
Ranking: 10/10
Fantastic campsite right next to the beach. Facilities excellent and great hosts. Shop and cafe only meters away, cruises and kayaks leave from the beach, outstanding views - what more could you ask for. We stayed the week after easter and it was busy but bearable...I would imagine peak season could be hell though! Strongly recommend the Shoreline Cafe, food is excellent and very generous portions. The desserts are expensive but you'll understand why when they come out - works of art in both looks and taste. Also do the Tonga Bay cruise to Bark Bay walk with Wilsons, excellent day out and a good walk for the relatively fit. We'll be back!!
Peter Putz
Ranking: 7/10
Best location around Abel Tasman National Park. Not as well equipped as Top10 but still good.
Fred Saunders
Ranking: 10/10
We stayed in a clean ensuite cabin that has all we need for a great stay of ten nights.
Heike
Ranking: 8/10
Big site, nearby the beach, many residential campers, shower costs 50 cents.
Miron & Hendrik
Ranking: 8/10
Cheap and nice location.
Adam Critchley
Ranking: 8/10
Perfectly fine and close to ammenities.
polzeath
Ranking: 8/10
Huge site but facilities fine. Great beach right by the entrance
Michael & Janet
Ranking: 9/10
Great views from the beach, very good facilities.
Paul & Jayne Smith
Ranking: 9/10
Busy location but great for day out. Excellent facilities.
Annie
Ranking: 10/10
Great location, clean facilities, wonderful location, we got in after the office closed. We had a reservation, it would have been nice to have our site information posted on door.
Frans
Ranking: 8/10
Nice, located at the beach, clean.
Ed & Katie Riches
Ranking: 8/10
Facilities good, all clean. Efficient. Downside was small sites and busy (but that is understandable given the location).
Karin
Ranking: 8/10
Crowded and there are no trees.
Cole
Ranking: 6/10
Too crowded for us, facilities a bit sparse for numbers. But very friendly and helpful management.
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Andreas Kofod-Hansen
Ranking: 9/10
Truly excellent location. It is very large, so the atmosphere suffers a bit.
Dave Rattray
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent facilities, well priced, nice all over/efficient office.
Ian Sainsbury
Ranking: 8/10
Large camp with lots of shade trees, ample kitchen and bathroom facilities and very clean.
Carl & Desiree Potter
Ranking: 10/10
Excellent facilities in pristine location - wonderful views.
Jolene & James
Ranking: 9/10
We have really enjoyed our stay - the beach is amazing.
Jenny McTigue
Ranking: 9/10
Great location, great facilities. Too many people.
Ron Pantzer
Ranking: 8/10
Awesome location! Called ahead to reserve powered site close to the beach. Great facilities, store, restaurant/bar. Sites close together but the price you pay for beach view.
Alberto Redner
Ranking: 10/10
Very quiet, nice and practically inside the beach, a wonderful, amazing beach.
Bethany Hamilton
Ranking: 5/10
Decent place (very convenient for kayaking). Bit cheeky that you have to pay for the showers.
Remco te Lintum
Ranking: 8/10
Great view on the beach and very good facilities.
Sue
Ranking: 8/10
Perfect location, beach front and you choose your site.
Scott & Madeleine Bancroft
Ranking: 10/10
Very very nice, clean and friendly.
Dick van Doorn
Ranking: 7/10
Good location near the beach, large sites, not as clean as Top10 or Kiwi.
John & Myra Sloan
Ranking: 9/10
Great!
Willem & Lilian
Ranking: 10/10
NZD$72 - 4 persons. Beautiful campground near the beach, very clean and great facilities to make your meal, some of them coin operated. Showers coin operated.
Steve & Maggie
Ranking: 7/10
Ideal location. Ammenities that are present are good (although paid for showers). Could do with improved internet and maybe a lounge area.
Mikala Dinka
Ranking: 9/10
Great location on the beach plus very clean facilities and friendly staff.
Tobias Forst
Ranking: 7/10
Right on the beach, you need to pay for the shower.
Gary A
Ranking: 8/10
Nice place to stay. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Paul
Ranking: 7/10
Beautiful site right on the beach, good facilities, but everything has to be paid for separately. Even the BBQ is paid for, showers cost 50cents for just 6 minutes.
Robin & Sandra Dijke
Ranking: 8/10
Great beachfront campsites.
Christoph
Ranking: 9/10
Showers should be free.
Nina Bille-Knudsen
Ranking: 8/10
Good restaurant, nice beach.
Steve Eley
Ranking: 9/10
We were here in November, when it was <10% occupied, and the location is superb, lovely beach and some lovely walks.
Natascha & Greg
Ranking: 8/10
Clean, well equipped, nice spot but very large.
Josh
Ranking: 7/10
Ocean view.
Theresa
Ranking: 10/10
Very good facilities, very good view directly to the beach, very good location, good service.
Kaelin
Ranking: 9/10
Top spot on beautiful beach.
Jane Stalker
Ranking: 8/10
Would be better if there was a pool but generally really high standard and very clean.
Sarah Graham
Ranking: 9/10
Right on the beach, facilities amazing, so clean and plenty of them.
Andreas & Sonja
Ranking: 10/10
Right by the beach with nice views.
Annie
Ranking: 10/10
3hr kayak then 2 1/2 hr trek from Bark Bay to Torrent Bay - excellent views of the bays but not for the faint hearted!!!
Konny
Ranking: 9/10
Clear, nice and efficient.
John & Lorraine
Ranking: 8/10
Excellent position, all ammenities close by, no need to drive - stunning vista.
Derek
Ranking: 8/10
Very good pitches and clean and plentiful facilities. Some of the best we have used in 5 weeks.
Jo Meekley
Ranking: 10/10
Amazingly clean facilites. Very well designed pay showers but cheap sites. Good restaurant but stops food at 9pm.
Zoe Nash
Ranking: 7/10
Great amenities, a stones throw from the beach, but a little pricey.
Leroy Dimitri
Ranking: 8/10
We have to pay for the showers!! Very good ducks, good camp.
Brian & Di
Ranking: 9/10
Large family park in good position right on Kaiteriteri Beach front. Good facilities, very popular with New Zealanders and tourist. Recycling facilities.
Julie
Ranking: 9/10
Great campground right at the beach. Clean, modern facilities, grassy sites with trees. Gorgeous spot - looking forward to tomorrow!
Julie and Russ Charles
Ranking: 10/10
Excellent location, great views, great activities.
Iko
Ranking: 7/10
Very large, do not want to be here in the high season! Nice grass spots and good clean facilities (pay for showers!) Location excellent.
Nicola Shaw
Ranking: 9/10
Brilliant beach location, lovely surroundings. However, the fact that you have to pay for the showers not good. Everything else great.
John Stokes
Ranking: 10/10
Great location, walking distance to beach, clean, very busy.
Diete Rokosch
Ranking: 10/10
One of the best ones. Not expensive, service OK.
Jeff and Carey Brown
Ranking: 9/10
Huge site, across road from one of the best beaches in NZ. Very busy.
Shane Curline
Ranking: 8/10
Good facilities, close to beach and shops, clean and tidy.
Clemens
Ranking: 6/10
Very big and noisy, packed with people, camping ground not overly attractive, very clean.
Johannes Klein
Ranking: 9/10
Not too expensive, very clean, nearly beachfront, nice site.
Victoria Boolsen
Ranking: 10/10
Great playground and surroundings, close to the beach, not very well signed.
Michael Messuie
Ranking: 9/10
Very clean and new facilities. Problems getting connected to the 'Wifi'.
Janey Chamberlain
Ranking: 9/10
Great place. Very busy during peak season, come just after. Very clean amenities.
Julia
Ranking: 8/10
Clean and close to the beach.
Jim & Rebecca
Ranking: 10/10
This is a huge site, but it is just immaculate. Park where you want, great facilities, beach across road, loads of activities in area, lovely staff, surprisingly peaceful (March).
David and Karen
Ranking: 9/10
Very high standard.
K Dahmer
Ranking: 7/10
Nothing included in price. Had to pay for BBQ, showers, no dish soap as at other campgrounds. Internet did not work. Nice location and clean but unexpected costs.
Jim & Suzy Ducker
Ranking: 7/10
On other side of road from water but GORGEOUS area.
nzMuppet
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing location great clean facilities. Thank you
Douglas & Alison Mark
Ranking: 8/10
Lovely open site, near beach with good facilities.
Jan Visser
Ranking: 7/10
Too big for us - we like smaller.
Carolin
Ranking: 7/10
Very tidy, just $17/person. No Wifi.
Michael Assfalg
Ranking: 9/10
Great location close to the beach (++), nice staff and large CV site (+), good amenities (+), shower cost (-).
Cameron and Kim
Ranking: 8/10
Very nice, excellent ammenities, well looked after.
Adrian Beckett
Ranking: 8/10
Good facilities, fantastic kayaking and the location could not be closer to the beach!
Mannebach & Siejert
Ranking: 8/10
Spacious lots.
Gerhard
Ranking: 7/10
Beautiful bay.
David Emerick
Ranking: 9/10
Clean and friendly.
Christian Foerster
Ranking: 7/10
Right at the beach which is nice. Hot water in the showers is not free, also very crowded and not much space or privacy.
Jan Vlasblom
Ranking: 8/10
Good facilities.
Christina Fischer
Ranking: 7/10
Facilities are clean and there are enough of them. Campsites are quite large, but it is too big a camp. We prefer it smaller :). Compared to Top10 campgrounds this one is just not as good!
Allan
Ranking: 8/10
Great location, level sites, excellent facilities (camp kitchen, clean ammenities).
Gerlach
Ranking: 5/10
Should not charge for H2O, BBQ etc.
Manu & Gabi
Ranking: 4/10
Only hot water for the shower when you pay 50cents = 6 minutes. No tv room or lounge. No eating possibility for campers outside.
Hadleigh
Ranking: 8/10
Pleasant, spacious sites, good facilities.
Callum Sibbald
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful location.
Gert Vogelaers
Ranking: 9/10
Everything ok, perhaps just too big for us. We like it smaller.
Ross Salisbury
Ranking: 9/10
Setting is perfect and facilities are very good. Quite busy but big enough for this not to be a bad thing. Right next to the beach.
Colin Lockwood
Ranking: 6/10
Very crowded site, not well marked, but very handy for boat trips. 50c for showers.
Robert Haidt
Ranking: 9/10
It was wonderful with only a short walk to the beaches. As far as we have realised, there is only one internet/computer.
Petersen
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful location, nice spot.
John Clarkson
Ranking: 10/10
Very clean, in a great location.
Kay and Colin Yendole
Ranking: 7/10
Lovely setting by the sea, a very large and busy site. No choice of pitch given. We were opposite the toilets! Facilities were good. Access easy.
Grada Anderson
Ranking: 10/10
Fantastic scenery, great walks, kayaking and swimming.
John Shaw
Ranking: 8/10
Excellent facilities and great location opposite beautiful beach.
Derek Woodward
Ranking: 8/10
Very clean, good facilities.
Samuel Prechel
Ranking: 8/10
50c/shower for 6 min. This should be forbidden in camping grounds. No more showers where you have to pay. Especially if you pay for 6 min shower time and not get hot water. Camping has a nice location and a lot of activities around.
Vanderhorst
Ranking: 7/10
Great location, cleanliness is OK, paying for the shower is a minus.
Angela
Ranking: 8/10
Very large and busy camping ground.
Hvid
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent location at the best beach in NZ. Helpful staff. Internet was not working.
Danny and Loreen Way
Ranking: 6/10
This very large campground is not our style, although facilities are good and amenities are clean, we do not like to pay additional for showers especially when they charge the same price for power sites as Top 10.
David and Wendy Lucas
Ranking: 10/10
By far the best so far location location location!! Amazing place right on the Abel Tasman, could have stayed for weeks.
Gordon and Sue
Ranking: 8/10
Should not have to pay for showers on top of rate, very busy site can feel hemmed in at times as regular users spread themselves out a lot, leaving us tourists squashed!!
Jenny & Barry Sleeman
Ranking: 8/10
Ideal location. Lovely clean facilities, reasonable price.
David
Ranking: 5/10
Too large holiday site. Small pitch.
Matthew
Ranking: 9/10
Beautiful location, good facilities.
Mike and Alice Powner
Ranking: 9/10
All amenities were clean and tidy, excellent location near to beach and Abel Tasman National Park for walks.
Simon Vallis
Ranking: 9/10
A very nice site with excellent facilities in a lovely location.
Nicole
Ranking: 5/10
Too big and too many people on top of each other. But handy as a starting point for exploring Abel Tasman National Park.
Glenn
Ranking: 6/10
Facilities seem OK, large sites but they are somewhat worn down and it is a very large C.P. yet WIFI and internet not working.
Pam de Vos
Ranking: 8/10
Perfect location next to the nicest beach in New Zealand. Sanitation perfect though it is a big campground and maybe too busy in the high season.
Quin
Ranking: 9/10
Better pricing than Top 10 (cheaper) and better location too. Right on the beach.
Peter and Hilda
Ranking: 10/10
Very clean and impressive location. Well stocked store.
Thomas & Jucki
Ranking: 7/10
Nice but big.
Stefan Scheiterlein
Ranking: 9/10
A little but simpler than Top 10 but actually we are missing nothing. Situated very beautiful and near a beach.
Keita-Karen Buchanan
Ranking: 9/10
Plenty of space, good location, good facilities.
Andy & Louise Dutton
Ranking: 9/10
Very good, clean, met all requirements.
A Libbis
Ranking: 7/10
Awesome location.
Pam & Norman
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent.
hughesW
Ranking: 9/10
Wonderful location, quiet and good amenities.
M Schram
Ranking: 8/10
Nice location on the beach.
Pete & Chris
Ranking: 9/10
Very clean facilities - large sites. Best campground by far (could have few basic utensils and pots in kitchen and pump handwash in kitchen and dishwash liquid).
Amy
Ranking: 10/10
Great facilities, awesome beach.
Siebels Wilke
Ranking: 8/10
A nice place to stay, well organised.
Chris & Rob
Ranking: 8/10
Opp beach (beautiful). Very good spacious campsites, clean and good facilities.
Jon van Hanten
Ranking: 8/10
Paid location. Normal priced ($30), nice location next to beach. Clean facilities, internet connection (WLAN) problematic.
Charli Skinner
Ranking: 8/10
Superb location, clean and plentiful amenities. Good value.
Baumgarten
Ranking: 7/10
Next to the beach! You have to pay per shower, only two dryers! But beautiful view, great walks and good weather.
Grant
Ranking: 10/10
Good camp and price. Awesome beach and location, well run camp with nice facilities. We will return!!
Angela
Ranking: 9/10
Been here twice before. Big site, fairly quiet at night. Beach front location. Great facilities.
Bo Moenstead
Ranking: 8/10
Well situated close to the beach.
OMPA
Ranking: 10/10
Very clean!
Eva
Ranking: 8/10
Very good location at the beach but had to pay for showers.
Hershell
Ranking: 8/10
Good facilities, well maintained.
Matt Roper
Ranking: 9/10
Very large, well equipped campground, one minute walk from the beach. Very friendly and helpful staff close to Abel Tasman national park.
Russ Turner
Ranking: 7/10
A busy, popular site. Sometimes noisy. Popular with young families. Reasonable facilities. Very handy for local beaches and trips into Abel Tasman Park.
heather Cardinal
Ranking: 10/10
Nice location, cheap for powered sites, good amenities.
Horst
Ranking: 9/10
location, very clean, spacious sites, value for money, cheap shoerx and washing machines.
kay and colin
Ranking: 9/10
Very good. Well laid out with campsites right by the beach.
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JanL
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful place - campsite right by the beach - excellent facilities. Looked newly refubished or maybe just well maintained. We were fortunate to be there after the main NZ holiday period.
LowerD
Ranking: 9/10
We stayed in April so the campsite was very peaceful - good facilities, very well looked after.
NicoleK
Ranking: 8/10
Nice campsite next to the beach and the excursion free Abel Tasman
RichardE
Ranking: 7/10
Good site with good beach access
VirginiaR
Ranking: 8/10
Nice and clean bathrooms.
Christian Kamm
Ranking: 10/10
Nice location, friendly staff, good toilets etc.
Marina
Ranking: 7/10
The first impression wasn't too good but as a whole it is ok.
John
Ranking: 8/10
Excellent. Again free showers would be good.
VictoriaH
Ranking: 9/10
Great location, friendly staff. Great fish&chip shop and store. Love the ducks!!
Denise
Ranking: 5/10
Old toilet.shower facilities, showers cost extra (50C), but reasonable price.
Carmel
Ranking: 7/10
Feels personal despite size would have been good to know about 50c for hot shower before hike to bathroom.
Dirk
Ranking: 8/10
Nice place, good and clean showers and toilets
Renee
Ranking: 9/10
Reasonable prices, perfect location/good weather. Has recycling!!
John
Ranking: 9/10
Clean & tidy. Could be better with more trees.
NikkiB1
Ranking: 8/10
Excellent location across from beach, nice family atmosphere.
Kay
Ranking: 7/10
Big camping site yet not too crowded or noisy - ideal for visits to Abel Tasman NP.
Karen
Ranking: 8/10
Clean, great location
Hans de Rijk
Ranking: 9/10
Equipped complete enough space as per tent/campervan/caravan, many possibilities: beach, Tasman Park etc.
Jann Clar
Ranking: 8/10
Very clean, great amenities, ocean views, great beach& coastal walks, friendly people
Lousie Hug
Ranking: 7/10
Big sites, clean toilets & showers right on the beach. Cheap for location.
X Fischbacker
Ranking: 10/10
Good place, very close to the ocean.
Sue Bennett
Ranking: 8/10
Good site lots of space good facilities friendly staff.
Jenny
Ranking: 8/10
Friendly reception - very clean and good facilities - crowded - although in fairness space per van is good considering such a big park.
Aaron
Ranking: 9/10
campers here are very friendly and helpful. a real camping community is promoted.
Mark
Ranking: 9/10
Right at the beach, enough space and it's nice and clean. 1 miner- you have to pay 50cent for 6min hot water for the shower
Armand
Ranking: 8/10
In front of the beach, big, ideal for families.
Ron Price
Ranking: 8/10
Great location, good clean facilities, friendly staff.
Walter
Ranking: 5/10
You live too close.
Amanda Iavarone
Ranking: 9/10
Lovely location, good facilities & good price.
Lisette X
Ranking: 8/10
great sea view, amenities.
Pierre Pilon
Ranking: 7/10
Nice location but parking lot style of sites. Need to pay for showers, BBQ.
Haitsma
Ranking: 7/10
Very good. Very busy.
Tracy & Peter Cassidy
Ranking: 8/10
Very good. Beautiful place, cheap and not yet on travel brochures, don't know why.
Susan Marquard
Ranking: 8/10
Very nice located
Diane Chapple
Ranking: 7/10
Even though this is a large camp, not so busy when we stayed which made it ideal for us, wouldn't have liked it when it was full. Location brilliant for sea
X Vogel
Ranking: 7/10
good! clean. too expensive paying for shower not ok for this price. for all extras must be paying - own philosphy!!! ok!
Thorben Thede
Ranking: 6/10
Nice location, Campground itself not very nice, facilities alright
Karen
Ranking: 5/10
The place is huge and tidy.
Karin
Ranking: 9/10
Great clean campground,lots of nice people around,swimming beach next door, enjoyed our stay.
Radek Hoferek
Ranking: 8/10
Good location, too crowded
Richard Thompson
Ranking: 7/10
Massive family site though in good location - got to pay for showers
Mike Kirchner
Ranking: 6/10
good location and facilities, bit too expensive.
Fred Briggs
Ranking: 8/10
Good location. Crowded but pleasant. could have used a smile at the reception desk.
Yvonne Ing
Ranking: 10/10
Extremely good campsite best shower facilities + excellent location.
Brian Elmes
Ranking: 10/10
excellent spotlessly clean with excellent shower toilet laundry facilities. large pitches. just across the road from kaiteriteri beach. good value too at $15pp.
Keith Maplestone
Ranking: 7/10
Noisy. No camp kitchen. Well maintained close to cruises + beach.
Mrs Russon
Ranking: 9/10
Fabulous location, very good, well cleaned facilities - excellent bars and restaurants nearby.
Nick
Ranking: 5/10
Nice location, but too many bogans.
Lewis
Ranking: 10/10
Nice and big, plenty of people, all ages, great beach.
Lasse Olesen
Ranking: 6/10
Family camping. Lots of insect noise. A nice beach great toilets and kitchesn. But there are no pots and pans. Price per night per person $15. You have to pay for hot shower.
margaret Klawitter
Ranking: 9/10
Perfect, but shower not included.
Peter McGain
Ranking: 8/10
Excellent facilities. Great grass areas.
John B
Ranking: 10/10
We stayed here in November. We thought it quite busy with foreign tourists which made it interesting, the beach is excellent, campground large, well organised + spotlessly clean. Highly recommended.
Mark
Ranking: 9/10
Great vibe. Great location.
Philip Ryott
Ranking: 7/10
Good location.
Jenny Davies
Ranking: 9/10
Good facilities and a great location in the small village of Kaiteriteri.
Wolfgang Dittrich
Ranking: 9/10
A nice place, near the bay. But much more people than in the South.
Susann Koschmeider
Ranking: 7/10
Good facilities but you have to pay for showers, BBQ etc. Beautiful view onto the beach, great location if you want to go to the Abel Tasman N.P
Christy
Ranking: 9/10
Great beach view from the back of our camper.
Steven Walsh
Ranking: 8/10
Cannot compare as the first one we have used. All facilities immaculate + clean.
Ines O'Sullivan
Ranking: 10/10
Lovely, Spacious + friendly cute little ducklings wandering around $0.50cents for shower and $15 per person per night
Nigel Petrie
Ranking: 9/10
Extraordinary location, clean, peaceful, just amazing.
Eimear Doyle
Ranking: 8/10
Nice sites, great location. Nice to be there when it wasn't too busy!
Shane and Kate Wilkinson
Ranking: 9/10
Great location and views. You feel like you're ina little piece of paradise.
anne p
Ranking: 8/10
Beachfront, small shop, bar and restaurant close by. Good and clean amenities. Annoying ducks!
Mark Tolson
Ranking: 9/10
Quiet and beautiful.
Val and Barnie Weir
Ranking: 10/10
Lovely. We love it overlooking the bay, it's magic. Nice people in office.
Christian Jean Louis
Ranking: 7/10
Well, no other choice other than going in a motorcamp.
Kirsty McGrath
Ranking: 8/10
Picturesque location, good cooking facilities, easy to find.
Stefan Lua
Ranking: 8/10
Great location, facilities good.
Andrea and Craig Swinson
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful location right on the beach. Having to pay for showers (50c) is the only drawback.
shannon atkin
Ranking: 7/10
Great location - beautiful views and lovely green grounds. Friendly staff.
adamek
Ranking: 8/10
Good location and free choice of site.
Linda Coats
Ranking: 8/10
Would be a 10 but we had to pay extra for showers.
carmenk
Ranking: 9/10
Very good campground in a beautiful place.
stefanz
Ranking: 8/10
Great spot!
jeffandlou
Ranking: 6/10
50 cents for 6 minutes of hot water is a bit steep when paying $30 for an unpowered site. Also, not much shade!
willemrn
Ranking: 9/10
Very friendly and helpful people. Beautiful toilets and showers.
susanl
Ranking: 9/10
Perfect base for walking the Abel Tasman trail. Facilities are good, but hot water (showers) are charged extra - annoying.
vivw
Ranking: 10/10
Very good value for money and the outlook is fantastic.
menzel
Ranking: 8/10
Next to the beach, clean and friendly people. Nice view, sunny weather.
pimn
Ranking: 9/10
Great location with superb beach view.
stevnba
Ranking: 9/10
Great site and fantastic location.
robertst
Ranking: 8/10
Nice campsite - situated right on the beachfront. Perfect base for kayaking tours. Only one small shop in Kaiteriteri so stock up on food/drink in Motueka on the way through.
andres
Ranking: 8/10
Nice campground with clean kithcen and showers.
Douglas Beresford
Ranking: 8/10
It doesn't get much better in terms of location for beach activities and good walking close at hand.
Anita de Boer
Ranking: 7/10
Beautiful view at Kaiteriteri.
bev arrowsmith
Ranking: 9/10
Stayed here for 5 years off and on! Love the beach (on yr doorstep), the camping ground is clean, the staff are REALLY nice, the xmas spirit is dazzling, the "regulars' are a friendly bunch and the new year is intoxicating!...... makes for a fantastic adventure holiday~:)
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paulj
Ranking: 9/10
I come here 2 or 3 times a year. Very friendly.
catdonjaime
Ranking: 7/10
Amazing view and great location but a bit crowded.
Anne Ford
Ranking: 8/10
Brilliant location, good facilities and lots of activities close by.
Simon Slawner
Ranking: 8/10
Good location at a very nice beach. Good facilities. Clean, well maintained.
joramv
Ranking: 9/10
A lot of space in November and you can can get views over the beach.
Frank de Voogd
Ranking: 8/10
Gives what we needed: laundry, hot showers etc. Good point for excursions to Able Tasman.
Martina Bumiller
Ranking: 10/10
Very clean bathrooms, beautiful location - not so good: pay extra money fro warm shower!
Loethke
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful location, good infrastructure.
AnjaN
Ranking: 10/10
Best place for some sunny days, it's direct on the beach and everything you need is on the camping grounds.
PamCecil
Ranking: 8/10
Excellent. Right across from beach facilities a bit dated - but seems like a well run camp. Lovely beach and close access to Abel Tasman National Park.
AliB
Ranking: 10/10
Kaiteriteri - right on the beach. Lovely spot to pull up the motorhome for the night while visiting the Abel Tasman National Park. You can see the beach from your motorhome. Very peaceful and friendly place - $32 for 2 adults powered site.
rosil
Ranking: 10/10
Very clean kitchen and showers. Big camping ground and nice area around it. Not so good that you have to pay extra for showers.
RogerW
Ranking: 7/10
Great location but in high season you are packed in a bit close together!
DamienM
Ranking: 9/10
Great site next to beach, well looked after and good facilities.
RebeccaD1
Ranking: 8/10
Lovely, beautiful location by the beach.
scottl
Ranking: 6/10
Great location and clean amenities. Needs BBQs and having to pay to use showers unreasonable.
ginekek
Ranking: 9/10
Clean and complete campground that isn't too expensive.
jenniferk
Ranking: 10/10
50 m away from the beach, very clean and nice landscape.
erikc
Ranking: 8/10
Very relaxed. Good, clean amenities.
alanvn
Ranking: 8/10
Pleasant service. Views are amazing. Location is amazing. Everything you hope it to be. Showers are clean but paying for accommodation and then extra for showers is silly.
johanw
Ranking: 7/10
Nice place plus good toilets and kitchen. The downside is that you have to pay for showers, and again after 6 minutes. Makes me feel offended.
arthurw
Ranking: 10/10
Very helpful people and a wonderful location.
Rissmann
Ranking: 9/10
Big sites, clean facilities. Kitchen good.
johannac
Ranking: 9/10
Fab setting next to the beach with shop and bars close by.
JasonL
Ranking: 8/10
Good, good facilities.
DennisK
Ranking: 9/10
Nice view.
linus
Ranking: 9/10
Very good facilities.
godineau
Ranking: 6/10
Expensive for what it was. Didn't like to pay extra money for shower.
StefanGermany1
Ranking: 8/10
Good, clean facilities. Not very expensive.
SabineGermany
Ranking: 9/10
Directly next to the beach. It is a good base for exploring the Abel Tasman National Park.
LesleyR
Ranking: 7/10
Just arrived, but seems to be good.
JolondaR
Ranking: 9/10
Nice place, big, clean kitchen/showers & toilets.
SteveW
Ranking: 9/10
Simply a marvelous campground, access from beach.
JoF
Ranking: 8/10
Cheapest, only $14 but you had to pay for showers & there are no hairdryers. Beautiful location & so peaceful. Great for Abel Tasman.
RussC
Ranking: 6/10
Basic but good location.
Kaye
Ranking: 9/10
Stayed here end March, nearly empty. Great kitchen, washing facilities.
BryonyS
Ranking: 7/10
Excellent location on beach front. Lots of amenities on site including pub, restaurant etc. Beautiful scenery, clean facilities.
Amy_B
Ranking: 9/10
The view is AMAZING! The spaces are very large too. The only downside is the toilet/shower area which isn't terrible but could be improved on.
NancyB
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent location across from beautiful beach. Clean facilities.
TillE412
Ranking: 9/10
Great place, looking onto the beach.