camping in new zealand
Camping and Cabin Accommodation
Its all about the outdoors and the best way to experience this is by
staying next to these stunning environments in tents or cabins. We camp
at carefully chosen locations to share with you some of New Zealand’s
best places and a variety of experiences. The types of places we stay
are beside beaches, lakes or rivers, there are no hostels or hotels in
most of these places. New Zealand is an excellent place for camping and
it’s a popular pastime with many Kiwis. The good news is there are no
bears, snakes, large spiders or other animals that make take a fancy to
you.
Camp in fantastic locations
The popularity of camping has helped to ensure there are a huge number
of well managed camp sites available from the remote DOC (department of
conservation) camps to commercial camping grounds (sometimes referred
to as motor camps), DOC camping grounds are ideal for those looking to
get “beyond the tourist trail” and they operate over 120 campgrounds,
often located in stunning spots near lakes, mountains and coasts. You
will find facilities pretty basic but the prices are very affordable
and most sites have running cold water, toilets and fireplaces. Payment
is on a first come, first served basis and you may also find cabin and
huts available in many camps for a little extra. Commercial camps and
holiday parks can be found throughout the country. Facilities are
generally of a high standard with communal kitchens, dining areas and
many with games and TV rooms. What makes camp sites in New Zealand so
appealing is the excellent locations so look carefully, you can often
end up with a view far beyond anything you could expect from a hostel
room! Optional Upgrades The prices quoted are based on camping; this
covers the “rental” of your space at the camp site and a shared tent.
Cabin upgrade available
If the weather turns grim or you need a break from the tent there are
usually cabin or dorm type options in most camp sites. The cost to
upgrade varies from approximately NZ$12 to $20 per night. We can pre
book cabin accommodation for you at the time of booking if you want to
secure a bed. There are a few nights depending on which trip you choose
that have no cabin options.
These are generally Department of Conservation camp sites but still
have fresh water and toilet facilities. In the event of bad weather we
generally avoid these sites.
Tents
Our hire tents are 3 person dome tents that are easy to erect.
A shared tent is included in your price and we will work hard to match you with a suitable tent companion. If you fancy your own tent then for a small fee you can upgrade. We also include a comfortable foam mattress. To save
money you can bring your own tent.
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