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Our motels offer a fully self contained accommodation option.
If you are looking for family or small group holiday accommodation, our tourist flats are a great option.
Shower toilet but no kitchen. Our en-suite units provide great accommodation for those travellers who like to dine out.
If you are looking for budget accommodation with the basics, our kitchen cabins offer just that.
Our standard cabins provide more travellers with a place to rest their head and the opportunity to enjoy the camping lifestyle.
For travellers with caravans, campervans, motorhomes or tents our camping ground offers spacious, elevated powered sites for your stay.
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When you looking for accommodation in Picton come and stay with us and enjoy your precious time away!
We will greet you with a warm welcome and can cater for all your accommodation needs and activity enquires. At Picton's Waikawa Bay Holiday Park we aim to make your stay a memorable one for all the right reasons.
We provide a peaceful and relaxed environment to unwind and promote local activities that are eco friendly to protect our beautiful Sounds.
We offer a full range of accommodation in the Picton area at affordable prices from bright fresh standard cabins, to self contained units and park motels. Great for a family, individual, backpacker or groups. The cabins with kitchens are ideal for groups with 6 units able to sleep up to 6 people, swimming pool, playground, outdoor BBQ with open fire are just a few of the things we offer.
With large spacious sites for campervans, caravans and tents you get to choose your own site for most of the year.
We are the only holiday park accommodation in Picton with views of the Bay. Set in tranquil surrounds only five minutes from the ferry terminal this makes us your ideal inter-islander ferry stop over, or alternatively, your base to explore the Marlborough sounds for a few days or weeks.
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Picton's Waikawa Bay Holiday ParkCommercial organisation |
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Owner Operated Campsite This campground is independently operated by the owner. |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 50 power sites available |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. Cabins sleep up to 6 people. |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? Cabins with kitchen available This location offers cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. Kitchen cabins sleep up to 6 people |
En Suite Units |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? En-suite units available This location offers en-suite units for rental accommodation. Ensuite units available (sleeps 2). Tourist flats available also, include kitchenette facilities and sleep 2-6 people. |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? Park motels available This location offers park motels for rental accommodation. Self-contained, 3 bedroom motel units available. |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? ![]() No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (large bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of large bags of household rubbish. Mixed Recycling (plastic, cans, glass) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable household items. Generally this includes small plastic, glass and metal items. Compost (organic waste) This location provides the facility to dispose of biodegradable household rubbish so that it can be composted and recycled as organic compost. Generally this includes kitchen scraps such as vegetables, fruits and meats. |
✓ Immaculately maintained
✓ Superb facilities
✓ Perfect for a reset
✓ Clean showers/toilets
✓ Great location near ferry
𐄂 A bit pricey
𐄂 Spaces close together
Very nice and friendly place.
Good for overnight stay.
Very friendly owners and check in.
Lovely spot from Picton!
Very clean, pleasant and friendly.
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5.0/5
An excellent site 10 minutes drive from the ferry terminal.
Quite a small site with some spaces taken by longer term campers but it is immaculately maintained and landscaped in such a way that you do not feel crowded. Superb facilities with washers, dryers, showers/toilets, kitchen and bbq area. All spotless! A perfect place for a reset after a few days staying at freedom sites.
Reviewed 6 months ago
Customer
3.0/5
A bit expensive, 55 $ for two, unpowered.
Too close from the others. Nice bathrooms, really small kitchen and not fully equiped. Can be okay if you need the take the first ferry.
Reviewed 6 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
Lovely place ideal for us & away from Picton busyness as last night in South Island, love all the signs fun n happy place, Shower is free clean nice paint job n love blue toilet seats in ladies definitely
coming back next trip
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Awesome little camp, quirky, clean, pool and Jolly Roger pub and resteraunt walking distance couldn’t ask for more.
Good price too
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Very nice campground with a friendly owner, clean facilities and a large kitchen.
Only electric cooking site so take you time. Oven and microwave available. You get wifi but only 100MB, install a firewall app and you'll be fine ;) quite big camping site, might be crowded.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Lovely spot from Picton!
Very friendly welcoming!
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Very nice place, tidy and enough space in the bathroom-facilities.
The staff is very kind and helpful.
I enjoyed staying here.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Stayed 2 nights with small kids.
Playground was fantastic, unit is small but has everything you need. 5 minutes drive from Picton which is a gorgeous town. Nice and quiet. Well kept grounds. Free wifi, hot showers.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Very nice and friendly place.
We had a great site with bay views and the kids enjoyed the pool, trampoline and playground. Facilities were very clean, the camping was nice and quiet and wifi was provided. We planned to stay only one night, but booked another night. The location is great for exploring the sounds and wine yards.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Very nice little park, we stayed in a cabin.
Neat and tidy and staff friendly
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
An excellent site 10 minutes drive from the ferry terminal.
Quite a small site with some spaces taken by longer term campers but it is immaculately maintained and landscaped in such a way that you do not feel crowded. Superb facilities with washers, dryers, showers/toilets, kitchen and bbq area. All spotless! A perfect place for a reset after a few days staying at freedom sites.
Reviewed 6 months ago
Customer
3.0/5
A bit expensive, 55 $ for two, unpowered.
Too close from the others. Nice bathrooms, really small kitchen and not fully equiped. Can be okay if you need the take the first ferry.
Reviewed 6 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
Lovely place ideal for us & away from Picton busyness as last night in South Island, love all the signs fun n happy place, Shower is free clean nice paint job n love blue toilet seats in ladies definitely
coming back next trip
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Awesome little camp, quirky, clean, pool and Jolly Roger pub and resteraunt walking distance couldn’t ask for more.
Good price too
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Very nice campground with a friendly owner, clean facilities and a large kitchen.
Only electric cooking site so take you time. Oven and microwave available. You get wifi but only 100MB, install a firewall app and you'll be fine ;) quite big camping site, might be crowded.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Lovely spot from Picton!
Very friendly welcoming!
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Stayed 2 nights with small kids.
Playground was fantastic, unit is small but has everything you need. 5 minutes drive from Picton which is a gorgeous town. Nice and quiet. Well kept grounds. Free wifi, hot showers.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Very nice and friendly place.
We had a great site with bay views and the kids enjoyed the pool, trampoline and playground. Facilities were very clean, the camping was nice and quiet and wifi was provided. We planned to stay only one night, but booked another night. The location is great for exploring the sounds and wine yards.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Very nice place, tidy and enough space in the bathroom-facilities.
The staff is very kind and helpful.
I enjoyed staying here.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Very nice little park, we stayed in a cabin.
Neat and tidy and staff friendly
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Older place where a lot of locals stay for the weekend.
Despite being dated the facilities were clean and the managers were really interesting and friendly. Great place to stay near the ferry. Has all the usual facilities for a holiday park.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great staff, simple and clean sites & cabins with some great art around the place!
Reviewed over 6 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Good for overnight stay.
Open late for ferries. Clean facilities in an older site.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Very friendly owners and check in.
Toilets immaculately clean. An eclectic mix of campers and regulars. Very relaxed atmosphere.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Very friendly owner.
Lots of funny and lovingly created signs posted all over the facilities. Toilets and showers are clean, and well maintained, albeit not very new. We were allowed to select a site on our own. Wifi is not free. There is a computer where internet can be accessed for $1 per 10 minutes. Did not use that, though.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Very clean, pleasant and friendly.
I am happy to recommend this campground.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Very friendly owners, perfect place to stay a few nights before or after the ferry, pretty cheap ($32 for 2 on a powered site) with free hot showers but no free wifi.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Really nice and clean.
Kitchen has full facilities and everything works great. A lot of detailed work was put into this ground to feel like you are in a special place. Love the swing, great BBQ outdoor area and also the layout. Only a few minutes to ferry. Very handy.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Nice, cosy spots.
Friendly caretakers. Clean hot showers. Kitchen is ok, too. The place has character. Apparently the owners love to craft. Lots of recycled crafts decorating the entrance and walkways.
The pair of resident ducks were the highlight of my toddler's evening. Lovely place. Thank you.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Nicely decorated, funny little cabins, but kitchen very small and showers/toilet a bit odd.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Very clean, nice and decorated camping spot.
Free hot showers. Too bad you have to pay a deposit to use the pots and pans cause that means you are depending on the office hours to use or return them.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Excellent holiday park in great location, plenty of shade trees and space.
Close to ferry and marina. Godd clean amenities.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Nice spot near a stream, toilet a bit too basic but good enough.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in December 2012
Customer
4.5/5
Very nice location, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, simple but clean amenities
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in December 2012
Customer
4.0/5
Had a mid-winter stopover in a standard cabin.
Arrived on the late ferry and the staff had put the lights and heater on in the cabin prior to my arrival - nice touch. Cabin tidy and well equipped, kitchen and ablutions tidy. Nice place, pretty bay close by, and handy to the ferry. Good value for money.
Reviewed about 12 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Older facility but upkeep and maintenance of facilities were excellent.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012
Customer
3.5/5
Minimal sea views or harbour views.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in November 2011
Customer
4.0/5
Good sized clean and quiet campsite.
Great little walks and a nice harbour, it is a great place to relax!!
Reviewed over 13 years ago
Customer
1.5/5
The facilities were clean and OK, but the ground was unleveled and impossible to put a campervan in level on.
Except from that the camp was uninspiring.
Reviewed over 13 years ago
Customer