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Tenting guests love these campsites! If you like to wake up with the waves at your door, ask about the sites right along the waterfront.
Spacious, level and grassy, our 70 powered sites are located throughout the park – some right next to the beach, others further back closer to our expanse of grassy fields.
Our six cosy cabins are right near the beach and enjoy magnificent views from the shared balcony. Each sleeps up to six people with one double and four single beds.
Enjoy a luxurious beachside holiday in one of two modern 5-Star beach houses – perfect for a romantic weekend getaway, a relaxing retreat for the girls, a fishing adventure for the boys, or a special family holiday.
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Golden Bay Holiday ParkCommercial organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 73 |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. 6 |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? Park motels available This location offers park motels for rental accommodation. 2 |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. 144 |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. By arrangement |
𐄂 Average facilities
𐄂 Site mix-up issues
Wonderful beach.
Great location on the beach.
Park is very nice.
You must pay extra to take a warm shower.
Nice spot, nice people .
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10/10 | 7 |
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9/10 | 11 |
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8/10 | 13 |
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7/10 | 2 |
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2.0/5
Average/poor facilities and our site was given to someone else while out for the day.
This also happened to the people next to us. Would not recommend and will not be back.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Nice spot, nice people .
It’s right on the beach. And a cool area nearby. But it’s just a campground nothing particularly great about it other than the mini foosball table in the kitchen
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
We loved this spot!
Beautiful rocky beach accessable from your camp spot. The grounds were lovely and tidy, grass was freshly cut. We didn't use the kitchen facilities but they looked clean. Only down side is you had to pay for showers. The campground had a really nice vibe about it!
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Despite the negativity of this place as per previous reviews.
Nothing but a warm welcome and lovely place to stay. Very quiet at this time of year. Would recommend this place as a nice quiet place to stay at this time of year
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Perfect camp.
Very quiet, not too expansive 33$ for 2 people no powered with the sea.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
3.0/5
Nice place to stay, but very expensiv ( 1 night- unpowered- camper- 32 $).
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Really nice spot, very pretty with a nice beach.
Was very quiet, all facilities were clean and well maintained. We got in before the rush, gets busy around 16/12 so get in before then with the nice weather and peace and quiet.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Great quiet grassy sites literally next to the beach.
Staff are great, helpful and accommodating with heaps of local knowledge. Park facilities are good and well kept with hot shower and well set up kitchen/seating area. Very nice little park and at reasonable rates.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Wonderful beach.
Free hot showers. Sites right next to each other. Kitchen area was messy.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Great location on the beach.
Facilities clean and tidy, but would be under pressure at busy times. Not cheap and showers 50c.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer
2.0/5
Average/poor facilities and our site was given to someone else while out for the day.
This also happened to the people next to us. Would not recommend and will not be back.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Nice spot, nice people .
It’s right on the beach. And a cool area nearby. But it’s just a campground nothing particularly great about it other than the mini foosball table in the kitchen
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
We loved this spot!
Beautiful rocky beach accessable from your camp spot. The grounds were lovely and tidy, grass was freshly cut. We didn't use the kitchen facilities but they looked clean. Only down side is you had to pay for showers. The campground had a really nice vibe about it!
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
Customer
3.0/5
Nice place to stay, but very expensiv ( 1 night- unpowered- camper- 32 $).
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Despite the negativity of this place as per previous reviews.
Nothing but a warm welcome and lovely place to stay. Very quiet at this time of year. Would recommend this place as a nice quiet place to stay at this time of year
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Perfect camp.
Very quiet, not too expansive 33$ for 2 people no powered with the sea.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Really nice spot, very pretty with a nice beach.
Was very quiet, all facilities were clean and well maintained. We got in before the rush, gets busy around 16/12 so get in before then with the nice weather and peace and quiet.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Great quiet grassy sites literally next to the beach.
Staff are great, helpful and accommodating with heaps of local knowledge. Park facilities are good and well kept with hot shower and well set up kitchen/seating area. Very nice little park and at reasonable rates.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
Customer
1.0/5
Do not stay here unless you have no other option.
The only thing this camping ground has going for it is its location next to a beach.
Tried all afternoon to call ahead to secure a powered site for 1 night as it was a busy time of year, no one picked up the phone. When we arrived the office was manned by a very rude woman (no idea what she had been doing all day). Her tone was condescending and unprofessional when asked about a vacant site and local transport in the area. After meeting such friendly people everywhere else in NZ she was a massive grouchy rude let down.
Facilities very old and tired, messy, not well maintained. Sites are very close together with little privacy.
Location next to beach is good. Showers are free although the sign on them makes it look like you need to pay.
If you're in the area check out The Mussel Inn just down the road. Their live music nights are brilliant. Despite what the grumpy lady in the office will tell you there are 2 numbers you can call if you have had a couple of drinks and need a ride back to your accommodation. Sign is next to the bar at the Mussel Inn, must be prebooked.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Wonderful beach.
Free hot showers. Sites right next to each other. Kitchen area was messy.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Great location on the beach.
Facilities clean and tidy, but would be under pressure at busy times. Not cheap and showers 50c.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
Stunning beach location, unfortunately comes at a price.
47 for powered site, wifi and warm showers extra. Facilities a little bit worn, most disturbing was dirty showers.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Loved this wonderful site.
Stayed for 2 nights. Very quiet when we went but imagine it would fill up in high season. Right on the beach - fantastic for the dogs. Would definitely return.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in November 2014
Customer
5.0/5
Park is very nice.
Great hosts, great view, good facilities, high speed WLAN and Dump Station. Really worth it's money.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Of all the campsites in Golden Bay, this was my favourite.
Normally I cringe when I see “Holiday Park”, as I prefer quieter places, but this one was a quiet place.
Everything I needed was there, it all worked fine, and the people were helpful and friendly. But the best thing was the location. No traffic, no streetlights, no noise except the birds and the waves, and views out across the whole Bay, from Cape Farewell to Separation Point.
It’s easy to get in and out of, and right on the beach.
There are good shelter belts for bad weather if you need that.
It’s a big site, and in summer I’m sure it’s full of holidaying families, but when I was there in September it was quiet. I had a beachside spot, with a sea view on a powered site (sunrise is from the sea).
I had a fire on the beach under the moonlight, and saw seals and dolphins. Excellent.
Video here: http://goo.gl/1HNO6j
Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in August 2014
Customer
4.0/5
Next to the beach, a private one.
Not expensive, everything you need.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer
1.5/5
We paid the same price as in other holiday parks but had to pay more money for 5 minutes of showers and internet and the toilets were terrible!
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer
4.5/5
It was a nice camping ground but we had to pay for a warm shower.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer
4.5/5
You must pay extra to take a warm shower.
But it was a great place for a camping night.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer
4.5/5
Beautiful place in very quiet and peaceful beach location, wel maintained facilities, and very welcoming hosts/managers.
Price good for powered site at $15 in April, shower $0.50. Washer/dryer quite expensive at $4 each.
Reviewed over 10 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Nice campground with private access to golden sand beach.
The beach was very tidal (as is all of Golden Bay). Some sites had good shade, while others were a bit open. Facilities generally older, but very clean and well maintained, except the kids playground that could do with some work. Great café a short walk up the road, along with a couple of galleries
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer
0.5/5
We booked and paid $90 for 2 nights on a powered site for our motorhome for 26th and 27th December but couldn't stay more than 1 night.
Yes the beach is beautiful and the site is right beside it, but this is the only redeeming feature. The gents toilet block absolutely stunk and was unhealthy and unhygienic. The ladies block was litter better, windows open no doors, very basic and uncomfortable to use. The ladies showers were disgusting. I saw 1 cubicle being flooded by the water coming from the 2 showers being used, this was partly due to the position of the drain and mostly due to it being full of hair. Showers cost 50 cents for 5 minutes and started when the coin was inserted, the meter was outside the cubicles so the first minute was used getting undressed. Nowhere to do hand washing or ironing. Signs everywhere telling you what you couldn't do. Avoid this site unless you are only interested in beaches.
Reviewed almost 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013
Customer
0.5/5
Greta location, but facilities are a fatal let down, they are horrifying, none of my showers would get warm even after I paid for them.
The toilet/shower blocks are plain scary, they are dark and dingy, not a very nice camping place
Reviewed almost 11 years ago
Customer
1.5/5
Maybe the owner was a bit tired when we arrived - not the best of receptions.
Very expensive and we had to pay for showers on top of that. Great location though.
Reviewed over 11 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
right beside beach - awesome spot, great hosts, no dump station.
Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in March 2012
Customer
3.5/5
Friendly host but expensive stay considering no dump station facilities, no wifi (it was down) and 4-minute showers that you had to pay extra for.
Only seemed to be one place to dump waste water as well which is bizarre for a park of this size.
Reviewed over 12 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
My partner and I had a fantastic time at the Golden Bay Holiday Park.
We stayed for a few nights but could easily have stayed for much longer. The tent sites are generous and right by the beach. Facilities clean and tidy, and the camp relatively quiet post school holidays. The managers, Karyn and Dean, were fantastic and made sure everyone camping was OK when the rain set in. Thanks for a great stay, we will be back!
Reviewed over 12 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
The best!
Had fantastic spot, with my own beach!
Reviewed over 12 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Top view, was very quiet.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2011
Customer
4.5/5
My family and I found this campsite to be clean and tidy -- and the family managing it were great and seemed to go out of thier way to help anyone.
Its just out of the way enough to know you are on holiday with all the usual comforts and the kids spent hours on the safe beach which was literally right on our doorstep. The sites were a good size and imenities were good. We're already booked again for next year.
Reviewed over 12 years ago
Customer