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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Fox Glacier ▷
Fox Glacier Lodge
There wasn’t any big problem with staying here, but it didn’t feel comfortable.
It felt more like sleeping in a car park than a campsite.
The showers had hot water, and the kitchen was clean and well-equipped. There was a common room, but it felt too cold and unwelcoming, so I didn’t really want to stay there. The free glowworm tour was really nice, though. I paid $35 for an unpowered site.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Greymouth ▷
Rapahoe Beach Holiday Park
It’s really comfortable, and the manager is kind.
There are two showers with hot water, clean toilets, and a kitchen. You can charge your devices in the living room.
Behind the car park, there’s a huge ocean view. Even though I stayed in my van close to the sea, the trees blocked the wind, so it felt nice. There were almost no sandflies.
I visited here twice this month and paid $20 per night for an unpowered site.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Westport ▷
Gentle Annie
It was the most beautiful campsite I’ve been to in New Zealand.
There were both the ocean and lakes nearby. Some people were fishing for whitebait. There was a big common area (like a café or living room), which I used for charging my devices and reading books. The toilets and kitchen were clean, but the kitchen didn’t have any cooking tools. The shower cost $2, and I paid $19 per night for an unpowered site.
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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷ Alexandra ▷
Omakau Recreation Reserve and Camping Ground
I loved staying here for 3 days.
I paid $20 per day.
• Free Wi-Fi
• Large and clean kitchen
• Laundry and dryer ($4 each)
• Hot shower (free for guests; $5 for visitors)
• Hot water
There’s a nice walking trail that takes about 30 minutes nearby, and Muddy Creek Cafe is a good place to chill.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Ashburton ▷
Rakaia Huts Campground
The perfect place to stay.
I’d love to come back if I get the chance.
• From $15
• Free Wi-Fi
• Clean kitchen and bathrooms
• Hot water
• Shower facilities
• Close to the beach but well sheltered from the wind — it wasn’t cold sleeping in the car