Lake and/or mountain: Campsites in New Zealand
6 bookable campsites in New Zealand Sorted by our favourites
- Favourite
Gateway Motel Holiday Park
Pirinoa, Wellington Region, New Zealand- Comfortable accommodation in a quiet sheltered country area
- Five minutes from Lake Ferry and 30 mins to Cape Palliser
- Only 25 minutes from the famed Martinborough wine capital
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Dickson Holiday Park
Thames, Waikato, New Zealand- Holiday park in historic gardens, five minutes’ drive from Thames
- Kauaeranga Valley trails, including Pinnacles Track, 40 minutes' drive
- Games room and basics store; shared kitchens and barbecue area
- Favourite
The Point Campsite
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand- Dog-friendly site on a fifth-generation family farm near Kaikōura
- Walk to the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Seal Colony
- Beach and seafood restaurant just a five minutes’ walk away
- Favourite
Possum Lodge
Manapouri, Southland, New Zealand- Dog-friendly site in a native forest next to Lake Manapouri
- A 10-minute walk to the beach and the harbour for boat trips
- Convenient hiking base; trout fishing available on site
- Favourite
Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Motutere, Waikato, New Zealand- Lakefront stays along the shore of Lake Taupo
- A 15-minute drive from Tūrangi and half an hour from Taupō
- Camp kitchen facilities and kayaks or paddleboards available for hire
- Favourite
Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park
Jacksons, West Coast, New Zealand- Mountain holiday park off Great Alpine Highway 73 on South Island
- A 15-minute drive to Lake Brunner and half an hour to Arthur’s Pass
- Stargazing and mountain views; river walks and cycle rides from site
- Favourite
The Barn Backpackers and Campground
Marahau, Tasman District, New Zealand- Relaxed site overlooking Abel Tasman National Park
- Set in the centre of Marahau, a 20-minute walk to Marahau beach
- Outdoor kitchens, film and reading rooms, massages and trips arranged
- Favourite
Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation and Camping Ground
Westport, West Coast, New Zealand- Seaside garden site between the Mokihinui river and the Tasman Sea
- Dolphin-watching, mountain hikes and bike trails within 20 minutes
- Fishing from site, communal pizza oven and café; short walk to beach
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Donegal House Irish Hotel
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand- Family site with views of Mount Fyffe at an Irish hotel near Kaikoura
- Top spot for seal watching, whale spotting or dolphin swims
- Bar and restaurant on site with Irish music and open fires
- Favourite
The Camp
Lake Hāwea, Otago, New Zealand - Favourite
Holdens Bay Holiday Park
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand