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Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki Beach Camp

Punakaiki Beach Camp

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Accommodations

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View from above on the cliffside
Camping under the cliffs
Kitchen Facilities
Early morning in front of camp
In the heart of the Paparoa national park
Family cabins
Sunset at Punakaiki
Pancake rocks and blowholes, 700m from Punakaiki Beach Camp

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Punakaiki Beach Camp

Your home base to explore Punakaiki and walk The Paparoa Track

Between the beach, river and National Park the Punakaiki Beach Camp is truly a paradise holiday destination.

Whether staying in a cabin or powered/ non-powered site you can be sure to hear the ocean crashing and the birds singing. An ideal spot for a couple of nights stay. The camp is beside the beach with tracks going into the National park.

The camp is located 700m south of the Pancake Rocks under magnificent limestone cliffs. We have full kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities available. Hot showers included.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Punakaiki Beach Camp

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandWest CoastPunakaiki

Categories

  • Activity__camping_grounds_holiday_parksCamping Grounds
  • Activity__dump_stationDump Station

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Coordinates

-42.1075676550934

171.33670091629

Latitude
-42.1075676550934
Longitude
171.33670091629

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Reviews

    ✓ Amazing beachside location

    ✓ Gorgeous sunsets

    ✓ Helpful and friendly staff

    ✓ Clean facilities

    ✓ Good food options on-site

    𐄂 Showers can be cold

    𐄂 Limited showers and toilets

    • Good spot at the beach near the pancake rocks.
    • Beauty spot!
    • Stayed here on New Year's Eve.
    • Arrived after hours.
    • Awesome spot!
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 37
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    9/10 45
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    8/10 64
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    7/10 13
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    6/10 13
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    5/10 3
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    4/10 2
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    3/10 1
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    2/10 0
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    1/10 3
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  • 4.0/5

    24April24.

    2 adults in motorhome.

    Grassy area so hope it’s not boggy. It wasn’t when we were there.

    Went for an evening shower but the cubicle I used had very poor flow and the water was lukewarm only long enough to wet me. Then cold! I checked the other 2 cubicles after. They had good flow but were also cold.

    They were ok next morning.

    Other facilities good.

    Would have been a 10 but for the cold shower.

    Reviewed 7 months ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Mike Fricker's avatar

    Mike Fricker

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing views and amazing sunset on the beach.

    Fairly priced unpowered campsite for two people. Facilities are clean and sufficient. The hot shower's temperature is a little tricky to regulate, but they are free, so I shouldn't complain. When we visited, there was a food truck next to the kitchen serving ice cream and white bait patties, so delicious and delightful!

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Larissa's avatar

    Larissa

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great spacious campsite, with good facilities.

    For the first time Pete's whitebait patties, thee were delicious.

    The Lady at the reception had some great tips for walging.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Wil's avatar

    Wil

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Ein sehr sehr schöner Campingplatz, tolle Lage und sehr ruhig, alles war sauber und gepflegt.

    Zudem sehr preiswert 24$ für eine powered-Site für eine Nacht. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben! Personal ist super nett und hilfsbereit. :)

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Johanna Kuehl 's avatar

    Johanna Kuehl

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Right on the sea.

    Lovely shaded grounds.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Donna Harbidge's avatar

    Donna Harbidge

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Around $50ish for a powered site, but worth it.

    Kitchen is large, washing machines and drying room present, hot showers and clean toilets. Brisk 18min walk to see the pancake rocks (go at the high tide for best experience). Staff friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Niall Hamilton's avatar

    Niall Hamilton

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Good location near Pancake Rocks and by the beach.

    Facilities were crowded and could do with an update and repairs. (We had to queue for the shower, the shower curtains stick to you and some of the gas hobs in the kitchen aren't working.)

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    Tal Tal's avatar

    Tal Tal

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Facilities, lots of things to do nearby.

    Beautiful location beside the beach, good

    Don’t miss sunset with the crashing surf. Lots to see and do in the area. A hidden gem!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Family of four

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice campsites with good facilities.

    Not a lot of showers so try and go at a time where it won’t be busy.

    Kitchen was quite packed too at times but the campsite was busy so was to be expected.

    Beach only 2 min walk away and had the most amazing sunset!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Katie Edser's avatar

    Katie Edser

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Beauty spot!

    Good clean bathrooms and kitchen, nice spots to pitch tents that are sheltered from wind. Within walking distance to Pancake Rocks and other activities. Great value, would stay here again and again!

    Reviewed about 9 years ago

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    Janelle Sterling

    Customer

    HI Janelle, thanks heaps for your review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Will see you next time.

    NEW ZEALAND
    Debbie's avatar

    Debbie

    Representative

  • 4.0/5

    24April24.

    2 adults in motorhome.

    Grassy area so hope it’s not boggy. It wasn’t when we were there.

    Went for an evening shower but the cubicle I used had very poor flow and the water was lukewarm only long enough to wet me. Then cold! I checked the other 2 cubicles after. They had good flow but were also cold.

    They were ok next morning.

    Other facilities good.

    Would have been a 10 but for the cold shower.

    Reviewed 7 months ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Mike Fricker's avatar

    Mike Fricker

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Good location near Pancake Rocks and by the beach.

    Facilities were crowded and could do with an update and repairs. (We had to queue for the shower, the shower curtains stick to you and some of the gas hobs in the kitchen aren't working.)

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    Tal Tal's avatar

    Tal Tal

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    For us it was unfrently and only for empty our greywater we had to pay $20.

    We never experienced something like this in 9 weeks on the road. The people usually are always happy that it doesn’t get emptied in the nature.

    PS: $5 would be ok, but the full price…

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Melli Schmid's avatar

    Melli Schmid

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great spacious campsite, with good facilities.

    For the first time Pete's whitebait patties, thee were delicious.

    The Lady at the reception had some great tips for walging.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Wil's avatar

    Wil

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing views and amazing sunset on the beach.

    Fairly priced unpowered campsite for two people. Facilities are clean and sufficient. The hot shower's temperature is a little tricky to regulate, but they are free, so I shouldn't complain. When we visited, there was a food truck next to the kitchen serving ice cream and white bait patties, so delicious and delightful!

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Larissa's avatar

    Larissa

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Right on the sea.

    Lovely shaded grounds.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Donna Harbidge's avatar

    Donna Harbidge

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Ein sehr sehr schöner Campingplatz, tolle Lage und sehr ruhig, alles war sauber und gepflegt.

    Zudem sehr preiswert 24$ für eine powered-Site für eine Nacht. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben! Personal ist super nett und hilfsbereit. :)

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Johanna Kuehl 's avatar

    Johanna Kuehl

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Around $50ish for a powered site, but worth it.

    Kitchen is large, washing machines and drying room present, hot showers and clean toilets. Brisk 18min walk to see the pancake rocks (go at the high tide for best experience). Staff friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Niall Hamilton's avatar

    Niall Hamilton

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Facilities, lots of things to do nearby.

    Beautiful location beside the beach, good

    Don’t miss sunset with the crashing surf. Lots to see and do in the area. A hidden gem!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Family of four 's avatar

    Family of four

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice campsites with good facilities.

    Not a lot of showers so try and go at a time where it won’t be busy.

    Kitchen was quite packed too at times but the campsite was busy so was to be expected.

    Beach only 2 min walk away and had the most amazing sunset!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Katie Edser's avatar

    Katie Edser

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We enjoyed our stay here, good warm shower and clean toilets and kitchen.

    Not enough showers and toilets for the whole camp however, there was a long line in the morning. Nice unpowered site right on the beach, we saw a stunning sunset! $20 pppn, happy with the price!

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    E&P's avatar

    E&P

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Ein wunderschöner Platz, mit dem Sound der Wellen im Rücken herrlich geschlafen.

    Facilities ein bisschen arg klein für den großen Platz, nicht jeder hat Abends einen netten Tisch fürs Abendessen gefunden. Dusche (bei den Damen die dritte ganz hinten) war am ersten Abend eine Katastrophe, das Wasser schwankte zwischen lauwarm und eiskalt. Und man muss alle 20 Sekunden drücken. Ätzend. Dusche (1. ganz vorn) war deutlich besser. Unbedingt die Whitebait-Patties vom Foodtruck probieren!

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    RR's avatar

    RR

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice place on the beach.

    Not many toilets or showers so some queuing.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Oonagh's avatar

    Oonagh

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Beautiful location, great beach access but facilities are very dated and woefully inadequate for the summer crowds.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Kate's avatar

    Kate

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot handy to local bike and walking tracks.

    We rode in the Paparoa Track on the bikes for the morning before continuing on our journey North. Great track and worth spending a couple of hours exploring at least. Awesome food truck on the campsite selling Whitebait patties and coffee, short walk to the beach. Quiet campsite with great views of the pancake rock cliffs, would stay again.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Beth's avatar

    Beth

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great place!

    Loved the area and Debbie was lovely when we checked in. The facilities were clean and fantastic, the showers were really lovely. Our site happened to have a picnic table next to it which was ideal for cooking and coffee in the morning (before the great one we got from the cart on the way out). My only downfall would be getting rushed at by a dog who resided by the car park to the walking track, while a bit scary at the time it wouldn’t stop us from staying again!!

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Emma's avatar

    Emma

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful spot despite the Wild West coast weather.

    Awesome showers and toilets. Nice friendly staff. Would recommend

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Gary Clarkson's avatar

    Gary Clarkson

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We stayed a few nights here and really enjoyed it.

    Great location by the river and walking distance to the rocks, cave and beach. The kitchen was a bit cramped + and some of the elements didn't work well so cooking dinner took a bit of patience. But the facilities were clean and tidy and having a dry room to dry out our wet clothes was a nice bonus.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Ying's avatar

    Ying

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A leaking urinal that flooded the bathroom floor.

    Pros-amazing location

    Beautiful grounds

    Right on the beach

    Friendly staff

    Cons- no hand wash in bathroom on both nights (not on especially with covid around)

    I know it happens but it took a while before they cleaned the floor. Glad I had shoes on. Those were my only qualms. Would stay again.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Dan's avatar

    Dan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Friendly staff who recommended some local walks nearby.

    Bathroom facilities really clean with free hot showers (press button to keep water going). Short drive (or walk) to Pancake Rocks which are must see in Punakaiki.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Gemma's avatar

    Gemma

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Nothing to complain really, complete kitchen, warm and great showers, great wifi, steps away from the beach and a good pub next door.

    All that really close to Punakaiki, hikes, river kayaking, etc

    Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in June 2020

    Felipe's avatar

    Felipe

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Helpful location for the pancake rocks (a walk away).

    Close to the beach. Spectacular section of coast with impressive sea and backdrop of hills and forest. Good, clean facilities including cooking and eating area. Our non powered site was grassed with plenty of space. Lulled to sleep by sound of waves.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Sarah and Pete

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    An absolutely stunning spot near the beach and river with fantastic views of the cliffs.

    The facilities are a bit old, but obviously well looked after and kept nice and clean. A wonderful spot to relax in. WiFi is only available from the kitchen area if that's something you want.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Pateke

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Its nice when you want to stay close to pencake rocks.

    Its packed with people and the facilities are slightly to small. Taking this into account the facilities are fairly clean.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Lukas

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We unfortunately had pooring rain so did not spend a lot of time here.

    Very clean and good facilities. Right on the beach that you hear during the night! Amazing! Good big camper spots! Best camp spot on the west coast drive

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Mrs Lounis

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We loved this place so much we stayed a couple of nights.

    The staff were friendly and busy keeping the campground in top order. Has a lovely beach, great views of cliffs, walks. The showers are great and the cooking area good. I'd go back to this one.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Blu Ice's avatar

    Blu Ice

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Visited Nov 19 - $44 for two people on a powered site.

    Fantastic location. The beach is meters away and there are great views of the hills.

    Showers are hot and free.

    Punakaiki Tavern is a minutes walk away if you want a drink or something to eat.

    Very short drive to the amazing Pancake Rocks.

    Wifi not brilliant for us but that might be just the site we were on

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

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    Fred

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Totally agree with Lia previous review - thanks as it helped when we were looking around.

    This one is worth staying for location to the fabulous west coast and the amazing pancake rocks up the road. Wifi is abit hit and miss but site 21/1/2 seem better (we were in 2) not very level sites thou for a camper. Tavern just on the corner was fabulous for a drink, back garden area, game of pool and they do take away alcohol sales

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    Cass's avatar

    Cass

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    This caravan park is located on the outskirts of Punakaiki, within walking distance of the Tavern.

    The laundry facilities were good, the bathrooms were clean with plenty of hot water for the showers. It was possibly a little overpriced for the low season, but we were happy. Nice, big campground with powered or unpowered sites.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in June 2019

    AUSTRALIA
    ScoutnIndi's avatar

    ScoutnIndi

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Lovely location right by the beach.

    $44 for powered site for 2 people. Bit blustery when we were there but it is early September! Powered camper pitches right by the tree line to the beach.

    Free hot showers, they do go off every 20-30 seconds but you can just hit the button as many times as you need. Reading previous reviews; yes the actual toilet area has no outer door but the toilet stalls and the shower stalls each have individual doors.

    Kitchen is a good setup and the picnic tables and odd sofas are nice outside.

    WiFi actually worked perfectly for both of us in the camper itself and we were parked by the beach in spot number 1, might have been a coincidence as it’s off season and only 4 other campers here, but fine by us!

    Overall great little campsite to break up the journey down the west coast.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Lia

    Customer