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Stop and stay with your DOG
Stop and Stay
North Island
Valley Vista Eco Retreat
Costs
Kaiwaka, Northland valleyvista.co.nz
An eco-friendly holiday park. Bush walks. Choose your camping spot or use one provided. Close to the popular beaches and cafes of Mangawhai and the iconic Bald Rock.
Who: tents, campervans, cabins.
Facilities: power, kitchen, toilets, showers, laundry, device charging, wifi.
Activities: bush walks, explore the area.
Waitui Reserve
Free
Whakamarama, Bay of Plenty
On the Te Puna estuary, 15 mins from Tauranga. A beautiful community harbour reserve perfect for family. Dogs on leads. Max 3 nights.
Who: certified self-contained vehicles.
Facilities: toilet, cold shower, jetty, boat ramp.
Activities: swimming, fishing, boating, water sports.
Rosie & Brian’s
Low cost
Reporoa, near Taupo rosiecrofskey@gmail.com
A farm/market garden setting. Close to Butchers hot pool (free). Market produce available for purchase. Dogs on leads.
Who: self contained tents, vans, campervans.
Facilities: produce stall. BYO toilet.
Activities: cycling, walking.
Matawai Camp and Store
Costs
BOP to Gisbourne road, SH2. matawai-camp.business.site
Halfway between Gisborne and Opotiki. Beautiful area with walks nearby. On the route of Nga Haerenga: Great Rides: Motu Trails. Vaccinated dogs on leads are welcome. Family friendly.
Who: cyclists, tents, campervans, families.
Facilities: toilets, showers, kitchen, power, café, free wifi, cabins, accessible.
Activities: cycling, walks.
Timona Park
Free
Feilding, Manawatu
An urban park with sports fields, beside the Oroua River. An easy walk to town. Max 5 nights. Gates locked at dusk. Sports on Saturday. Dogs on leads.
Who: self-contained vehicles.
Facilities: water, toilets, dump station, large vehicles.
Activities: walking, cycling, fishing.
Ferry Reserve
Free
Woodville, Wairarapa, ckw.nz/ferry-reserve
At the eastern end of the Manawatu Gorge, wake up to bird song and the sound of the river. Fish the river. Walk the Manawatu Gorge. Max 3 nights. Dogs allowed.
Who: self-contained vehicles.
Facilities: toilets; large vehicles, playground, family friendly.
Activities: walking, cycling, fishing, swimming, other river sports.
SOUTH ISLAND
Old MacDonalds Holiday Park
Costs
Marahau, Tasman oldmacs.co.nz
A farm and park by the Marahau River, beside the Abel Tasman National Park. Family friendly. APC discount.
Who: tents, campervans, cabins.
Facilities: toilets, showers, kitchen, laundry, power, secure parking, wifi, water taxi access, accessible. (No dump station).
Activities: walking, tramping, cycling, swimming, fishing, local tours.
Orange Sheep Campervan Park
Costs
Franz Josef, West Coast orangesheep.co.nz
In the centre of town. In the rainforest and views to snow-capped mountains. The perfect base to explore the region. Pay for what you need. Some local discounts. Dogs allowed.
Who: tent (on gravel), campervans, caravans.
Facilities: toilet, shower, kitchen, laundry, water, dump station, wifi.
Activities: day walks, cycling, tours, hot tubs, wildlife centre, DOC centre, restaurants.
Kaikoura Peketa Holiday Park
Costs
Kaikoura kaikourapeketabeach.co.nz
Mountain views and the beach at your doorstep. Wake to a magnificent sunrise and a day of adventure or relaxation. Campers can have their dog on a leads.
Who: tents, campervans, caravans.
Facilities: toilet, showers, laundry, kitchen, wifi, cabins, family friendly, accessible.
Activities: swimming, walks, bike trails, surf-casting, mini-golf, flying fox, bmx, kayaking, whale watching, fishing charter.
House of Hop Brewery and Restaurant
Free
Near Geraldine houseofhop.co.nz
Motorhome parking area (hard stand) in a quiet rural setting. On-site restaurant and craft brewery. Dogs allowed.
Who: self-contained vehicles.
Facilities: restaurant, brewery.
Activities: dining, drinking, walking, cycling.
CentralPac Orchard
Costs
Cromwell, Feb to Nov centralpac.co.nz
Close to walking and cycle trails. Central to ski fields. Weekly rates. Only workers can stay during the cherry season. Family friendly. Dogs ok.
Who: tents, campervans, vans.
Facilities: toilets, showers, water, dump station, laundry, cabins, accessible.
Activities: cycling, fishing, walking, skiing.
Tui Base Camp
Costs
Tuatapere, Southland tuibasecamp.co.nz
Southern Scenic Route. A base camp, close to mountains, ocean, river, lakes and the NZ great walk, Hump Ridge Track. Home of the World Famous Tuatapere Sausages. Family friendly, weekly rates, dog friendly.
Who: tents, vans, campervans, backpackers.
Facilities: toilet, showers, laundry, kitchen, power, spa, sauna, dump station, wifi, café, bar.
Activities: mini golf, playground, bush walks, tramping, guided trips, jet boating, walking, cycling, fishing, swimming, other river sports.
so many to choose from
7 Autumn 2024
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