Nelson

South Arm Campsite

Mārahau Outdoor Education Camp

Mārahau education camp near Abel Tasman accommodating 69 people, offering kayaking, swimming, bush walks and coastal activities for schools and community groups.

Kaiteriteri Beach Motor Camp

Beachfront Kaiteriteri Beach Motor Camp in Tasman offers 400+ powered sites for campervans, caravans and tents with full facilities, restaurant and mini mart.

Davies Bay Campsite

Cowshed Bay Campsite

Queen Street Holiday Park

Powered holiday park in Richmond, Nelson with modern facilities, hard-stand sites, and convenient access to Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.

Rarangi Campsite

Okiwi Bay Holiday Park

Small, friendly holiday park on Okiwi Bay in Marlborough Sounds with powered sites, boat ramp, convenience store, and access to fishing, diving and walks.

Quinneys Bush Camp

Quinneys Bush Camp in Motupiko, Tasman offers back-to-basics family camping with waterslide, river swimming, go-karts and adventure activities.

Canaan Downs Campsite

Scotts Beach Campsite

Walk-in DOC campsite on the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park, offering tent sites and toilets beside a scenic West Coast beach. Bookings required.

Spring Creek Holiday Park

Spring Creek Holiday Park in Marlborough offers powered sites, tent camping and ensuite cabins near Blenheim, wineries and Picton with essential amenities.

The Barn

Powered and non-powered camping at Marahau, gateway to Abel Tasman National Park. Facilities include showers, toilets, drinking water, with bay views.

Golden Bay Holiday Park

Golden Bay Holiday Park offers beachside camping near Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks, with powered and unpowered sites on Tukurua Beach.

Tasman Motor Camp

Tasman Motor Camp at Ruby Bay offers tent sites, caravan spots and cabins near Abel Tasman National Park, with shared facilities, pool and family-friendly amenities.

Mapua Leisure Park

Mapua Leisure Park offers waterfront camping on 25 acres near Nelson, Tasman. Pool, sauna, private beach access. Base for Abel Tasman visits.

Karamea Holiday Park

Karamea Holiday Park on the West Coast offers tent sites, powered sites, cabins and a dump point near native bush, hiking trails and the northern road end.

Karamea Domain Camp

Karamea Domain Camp on the West Coast offers camping near Kahurangi National Park, providing access to the Heaphy Track and surrounding tramping routes.

Elaine Bay Campsite

Alexanders Holiday Park

Quiet family holiday park in Picton, 3 minutes from ferry terminal. Tent sites, free hot showers, kitchens, laundry. Beside Waitohi Stream in native bush.

Pelorus Bridge Campground

Momorangi Campsite

Aussie Bay Campsite

Kina Recreation Reserve

Beachfront camping reserve on Tasman Bay with caravans and tent sites. Toilets, water, fireplaces, picnic tables. Four-night limit, kids under 16 free.

Marahau Beach Camp

Classic camping ground in Marahau village near Abel Tasman National Park, offering powered sites, amenities, and direct access to beach and water taxi departures.

Tinline Campsite

Whariwharangi Bay Campsite

Picton Tasman Holiday Parks

Picton Tasman Holiday Parks offers powered and unpowered sites, cabins, showers, toilets, and a dump point near Waikawa Bay in Marlborough's scenic sounds region.

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park

Waikawa Bay Holiday Park near Picton offers powered sites, tent camping and caravan facilities with access to Marlborough Sounds and local marina amenities.

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park

Blenheim Bridges Holiday Park in Marlborough offers powered & non-powered sites beside the Opawa River, with showers, toilets & access to wine country.

Pakawau Beach Park

Beachfront camping park in Golden Bay offering powered and unpowered sites, caravans, shared kitchen, showers and toilets near Cape Farewell and Farewell Spit.

Motueka Top10 Holiday Park

Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park offers powered and non-powered sites, caravan spaces, modern amenities, and pet-friendly camping near Abel Tasman National Park.

Collingwood Camping Ground

Collingwood Camping Ground in Golden Bay, Tasman offers powered and unpowered sites for caravans and tents, providing a practical base for exploring the region.

Richmond Motel & Holiday Park

Richmond Motel & Holiday Park in Tasman offers powered caravan sites, tent camping with hookups, plus motel units and cabins near Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park.

Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Beachside holiday park in Golden Bay offering tent and caravan sites on 12 acres of landscaped grounds with direct beach access and shared facilities.

Smiths Farm Holiday Park

Smiths Farm Holiday Park near Havelock offers spacious powered and tent sites on a working farm in the Marlborough Sounds with modern facilities.

Bethany Park Christian Camp

Bethany Park Christian Camp at Kaiteriteri, Nelson, offers powered and non-powered sites, cabins, and holiday accommodation near the beach and mountain bike park.

Tōtaranui Campground

Havelock Holiday Park

Havelock Holiday Park in Marlborough offers powered and non-powered sites for tents, caravans and motorhomes, with full amenities and access to the Sounds.

Parklands Marina Holiday Park

Picton camping ground with powered and tent sites, dump point, showers and toilets. Leafy waterfront location near marina and ferry terminal in Marlborough.

Waiharakeke Bay Campsite

Uruwhenua Reserve Free Camping

Uruwhenua Reserve near East Takaka offers freedom camping for self-contained vehicles in a designated car park. Managed by Tasman District Council.

French Pass Campsite

Tapawera Settle Motel and Campground

Tapawera Settle offers powered sites, cabins and bunkrooms in the Motueka Valley with free wifi, kitchen and showers near Kahurangi and Abel Tasman.

Pelorus Bridge Campground

DOC campground beside Te Hoiere/Pelorus River in Marlborough's Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve. Tent sites among native forest, with river swimming and walks.

Alfred Stream Reserve

Alfred Stream Reserve in Rai Valley offers caravan camping with toilets, walking trails and stream access. Managed by Marlborough District Council in Marlborough.

Tōtaranui Great Walk Campsite

Bark Bay Campsite

Awaroa Campsite

Anchorage Campsite

Apple Tree Bay Campsite

Coquille Bay Campsite

Heaphy Campsite

Heaphy Campsite on the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park. DOC-managed Great Walk campsite near the Heaphy River mouth with toilets and advance bookings.

Brown Campsite

Aorere Shelter Campsite

Penguin Bay Campsite

Moawhitu Campsite

Mill Arm Campsite

Lucky Bay Campsite

Kauauroa Bay Campsite

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pipi Beach Campsite

Boat-access backcountry campsite in Pelorus Sound, Marlborough, managed by DOC. Basic toilets and water tap, perfect for kayakers and boaties seeking remote camping.

Putanui Point Campsite

Backcountry DOC campsite on Putanui Point Track in Marlborough's Pelorus & Kenepuru Sounds. Boat access, basic toilets, remote coastal setting for trampers.

Kumutoto Bay Campsite

freedom camping area

Freedom camping area in Tasmania, NZ. Basic self-contained camping for certified vehicles. Check local bylaws and self-containment requirements before visiting.

James Mackay Campsite

Walk-in DOC campsite on the Heaphy Track, Kahurangi National Park. Features tent platforms, flush toilets, and views toward the Tasman Sea from Mackay Downs.

Saxon Campsite

Gouland Downs Campsite

Perry Saddle Campsite

Hack And Stay

Eco-friendly campground at Hack Farm, Golden Bay, with powered sites, showers, communal kitchen, and beach access. Pet-friendly with horse riding trails.

Teapot Valley Christian Camp

Teapot Valley Christian Camp at Brightwater near Nelson offers outdoor education, school camps and group accommodation in a rural Nelson-Tasman setting.

Te Pukatea Bay Campsite

Canaan Downs

Canaan Downs Campsite in Nelson/Tasman's scenic reserve offers hilltop camping among beech forest and limestone formations. Advance DOC booking required.

Katipo Creek Shelter Campsite

Walk-in campsite on Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park with shelter, five tent sites, toilets, water and coastal views. DOC-managed Great Walk site.

Cobb River Campsite

Free DOC campsite beside Cobb River in Kahurangi National Park. Remote location with river swimming and fishing. Basic facilities. Steep 4WD access required.

Whatamango Bay Campsite

Anatori River Campsite (Free)

Free remote coastal campsite in Tasman with basic facilities, long-drop toilet, and gravel road access. Self-contained vehicles only. Council-managed freedom camping.

Free Self Contained Camping

Free self-contained caravan site in Nelson region. Certified vehicles only. Confirm details with operator before travel. Budget-friendly camping option.

Maitai Valley Motor Camp

Affordable camping near Nelson city centre with river walks, mountain biking trails, sauna, and swimming holes in a bush setting managed by Penny.

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park in Nelson offers 600 campsites across 54 acres near Tāhunanui Beach, with powered and unpowered sites, full facilities and pet-friendly zones.

The Brook Valley Holiday Park

Traditional no-frills camping in Nelson's Brook Valley with powered and unpowered sites, shared facilities, and peaceful native bush surroundings. Dogs not allowed.

Nelson City Holiday Park

Conveniently located TOP 10 holiday park in Nelson with powered sites, facilities and WiFi, five minutes from CBD and close to three national parks.

Riverside Campground

Riverside Campground in Tasman, New Zealand, offers riverside camping. Contact the operator to confirm facilities, fees, and booking details before visiting.

Mistletoe Camping Eco

Unpowered camping in Queen Charlotte Sound with tent and caravan sites, boat access only. Managed by Mistletoe Bay Eco Village on DOC land, no pets allowed.

Alexander Bluff Reserve

Alexander Bluff Reserve near Ngatimoti in Tasman offers riverside freedom camping for self-contained vehicles on a first-in, first-served basis.

Watering Cove Campsite

Whites Bay Campsite

Moetapu Bay Campsite

Tent-only DOC campsite in Marlborough's Pelorus Sounds, accessible by short walk or boat. Basic facilities include toilets, water and picnic tables. No fires permitted.

Farewell Gardens

Farewell Gardens is a family-run eco-friendly holiday park in Puponga, Golden Bay, offering campsites and cabins near Wharariki Beach and west coast walks.

Hangdog Camp

Family-owned campground near Takaka's Paines Ford climbing crag. Minimal facilities, low-cost camping for climbers and outdoor enthusiasts since the 1990s.

Observation Beach Campsite

Rata Camp

Rata Camp, a paid campground in Tasman, New Zealand, is now closed. Previously offered unpowered sites with flush toilets in the scenic Nelson-Tasman region.

Cobb River Campsite

Free DOC campsite beside Cobb River in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman. Basic toilets, swimming and fishing. Remote 4WD access via steep gravel road.

Pinedale Camping Ground

Pinedale Camping Ground near Canvastown, Marlborough – traditional riverside camp with kitchen, recreation room & toilets, surrounded by native bush.

River Inn

River Inn offers caravan and tent sites near Takaka, Tasman region. Pet-friendly campsite with laundry, restrooms and riverside location. Phone 03 525 9425.

Opouri Road

Opouri Road freedom camping site in Marlborough for caravans and self-contained vehicles. Limited facilities in peaceful natural surroundings near coast and mountains.

Robin Hood Bay Campsite

Free DOC campsite at Robin Hood Bay, Marlborough. Basic beachside camping with 10 tent sites, toilets, stream water. Fish, surf, spot Hector's dolphins. No fires.

Wharariki Beach Holiday Park

Wharariki Beach Holiday Park in Tasman offers powered caravan sites and tent camping near the South Island's northern coast. Contact for details.

Kowhai Point Campsite

DOC campsite in Kowhai Point Scenic Reserve, Marlborough, beside the Wairau River. Caravan and tent sites with toilets. Fishing and swimming nearby.

Butchers Flat Campsite

Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kōhaihai Campsite

Mill Flat Campsite

Onamalutu Campsite

Onamalutu Campsite in Mount Richmond Forest Park offers powered and non-powered sites with toilet facilities, managed by DOC near Havelock, Marlborough.

Siberia Flat Campsite

Harvey Bay Campsite

Nikau Cove Campsite

Picnic Bay Campsite

Torrent Bay Village Campsite

Tawa Bay Campsite

Boat-access backcountry campsite in Tennyson Inlet, Pelorus Sound. Managed by DOC with toilets, surrounded by native bush and nikau palms—ideal for kayakers.

Waiona Bay Campsite

Anapai Bay Campsite

Onetahuti Bay Campsite

Waimaru Campsite

Nydia Campsite

Backcountry DOC campsite in Nydia Bay, Pelorus Sound, Marlborough. Located on the Nydia Track with basic facilities including toilets. No fires permitted.

Mutton Cove Campsite

Mosquito Bay Campsite

Black Rock Campsite

Akersten Bay Campsite

Marble Hills

Marble Hills campground in Tasmania, NZ, offers tent and caravan sites managed by Michael & Elaine Fry. Contact operators for booking details and fees.

WF Moss Scenic Reserve

Freedom camping at WF Moss Scenic Reserve Picnic Area near Riwaka River, Nelson Region. Self-contained vehicles only, maximum four nights per month.

Double Bay Reserve

Double Bay Reserve in Marlborough offers basic freedom camping for self-contained vehicles with toilet facilities. Two-night maximum stay per month applies.

W F Moss Scenic Reserve Picnic Area

W F Moss Scenic Reserve Picnic Area offers self-contained freedom camping on Riwaka Valley Road near the Riwaka River in Nelson Region, limited to 4 nights monthly.

Awaroa Glamping

KiwiCamp

KiwiCamp offers budget camping near Tongariro National Park with modern facilities, 197 parking spaces, and shuttle access to alpine walks and ski fields.

Ferndale