Wilma Senior
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Okarito ▷
Okarito Camping Ground
The campsite is owned and managed by the local community.
Facilities are basic but clean. There is a barbeque and kitchen/lounge for campers use. There are no obvious pitch boundaries so someone can come and camp right next to you but that's part of the charm of the place. Okarito is a lovely little village situated on a lagoon. Fishing , kayaking and nature tours available locally.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ St Arnaud ▷
Quinney's Bush
We came across this site almost by chance on our way from Picton to the west coast and it was great!
Very spacious shady pitch with its own firepit. The toilets, showers, kichen and laundry were very clean. There was also a hairdryer for guests' use - the only one we came across in a month of travelling around NZ!
There was a fitness track around the edge of the site and swimming hole in the river. There were even purpose built barbeque shelters.
There were a lot of signs but they were humerous.
The hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Punakaiki Beach Camp
Spacious grassy pitches, some with shade , set around the facilities in the centre of the campground.
Very good toilets, showers, kitchen and laundry facilities. Limited wi-fi time.
Campground ideally situated for Pancake Rocks (15 minute walk away). There's also a nearby tavern which provided good meals.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Omarama ▷
Lake Benmore Holiday Park
Clean , tidy site with grassy pitches and individual toilet, sink and showers with seemingly limitless hot (too hot!) water.
View of lake. No dump station or wi-fi though.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Banks Peninsula ▷
French Farm
Perfect!
A beautiful spot with stunning views. Some picnic tables provided. Also clean toilets and dump station. Donations encouraged.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Te Anau ▷
Cascade Creek Campsite
Spacious site ideally situated , just about an hour's drive from Milford Sound.
3 long drop toilets spaced around the site. Walks nearby.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Hampshire Holiday Park Wanaka
The campsite is huge with lots of concrete cabins that make it look like a military camp.
The toilets and showers were ok but in need of modernization. There was only one washing machine in working order when we were there which wasn't good for a camp as big as this.
Pitches were big enough but very regimented so everyone was in straight rows.
Good location on the edge of town - and only a 10-15 minute to the excellent Paradiso cinema, which is a must to anyone visiting Wanaka.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township ▷
Moke Lake Campsite
A long (about 6 km) drive along a rough gravel track to get there but worth it.
Spacious site with no obvious boundaries. New long drop toilets with sinks! Cooking shelter. Friendly hosts.
We stayed in February and the temperature dropped to just about freezing overnight. We woke up to snow on the tops of the surrounding hills/mountains!
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North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Whanganui ▷
Raukawa Falls & YMCA Raukawa Adventure Centre
A few camping spaces (powered or unpowered) at this residential adventure centre.
Honesty box.
OK showers and toilets. Kitchen and lounge available. Unlimited Wi-Fi available if you can catch a member of staff to get password.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools
Small site with excellent facilities, including swimming pool, hot pools, shop, cafe, kitchen, showers, laundry room and really hot drying room.
Eco trail a must!
No wi-fi though.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Ferry Road Carpark Stopover Area
Great location and spacious parking spaces.
Couldn't get to sleep until after 2am because of music n nearby bars. Would recommend parking further away at yacht club.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Manapouri ▷
Manapouri Motels and Holiday Park
Quirky site with good facilities, although everything looked a bit DIYish.
Eccentric American owners very welcoming. Lots of shady pitches. Close to the lake. Wi-fi access.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei ▷
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite
A popular site.
We went in January and the site was full. Had an excellent pitch with a view of the beach. Decent showers and toilets. Friendly hosts.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Waikite Valley Thermal Pools Campground
Small campground with small pitches but otherwise excellent facilities including access to thermal pools and eco trail to springs.
Café and takeaway on site.
Great drying room.
No Wi-Fi.
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Paihia ▷
Waterfalls Estate
Quiet site.
Excellent location by the falls. Excellent showers, toilets, kitchen and laundry room. Spacious pitches with some shade. Limited Wi-Fi
Helpful host.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Otaki ▷
North River Bank
Great place to camp for free.
Lots of space. Great sunsets. No facilities.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whangamata ▷
Wentworth Valley Campground
Spacious pitches.
Long drop toilets and hot showers for 2 dollars. Barbeque facilities.
Friendly host.
Great for access to walk up to falls and swimming possible in the river.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames ▷
Dickson Holiday Park
Spacious grassy pitches.
Facilities including swimming pool rather dated. Wi-Fi not great.
Games room with table tennis was a bonus.
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Whitianga ▷
Cathedral Cove Recreation Reserve Carpark
Get there about half three then you can get a spot for the evening.
Very busy car park during the day. Long drop loo on site. Amazing views and quiet at night.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Porirua ▷
Ngāti Toa
Good location behind sports ground in Mana.
Close to train station for access to Wellington. Toilet not far away.