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We offer great beachfront camping with a mix of powered and unpowered sites.
We offer great beachfront camping with a mix of powered and unpowered sites.
For a little more comfort, relax in one of our two deluxe Studio Motel units.
Absolute beachfront and ideal for couples.
Absolute beachfront, newly-refurbished fully self-contained unit.
A standard cabin with use of the communal kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Your own kitchen with the use of communal bathroom facilities. 2 berth Kitchen Cabin is beachfront.
Small self-contained units ideal for a couple.
Your own en-suite with the use of communal kitchen facilities right on the beachfront.
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A holiday park for everyone on the safe, sandy beach of Pohara, Golden Bay at the top of New Zealand's South Island.
The best beach holiday starts at the water's edge at Pohara Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park. Discover true relaxation in the shade of the trees that fringe the glistening waters of Golden Bay. Enjoy kayaking, safe swimming, sailing and boating from our golden beaches.
Discover the magic of an authentic holiday, the way it should be. Pohara Beach TOP 10 is about a 90-minute scenic drive from Nelson over 'Marble Mountain' (Takaka Hill) and just 9 km from Takaka Township.
Our convenient location is just a short drive to the eclectic town of Takaka. Close by are a couple of cafés, a local shop, bars, gallerys and restaurants. Within the Park, you'll discover our relaxed environment with all the facilities needed to make your holiday special and easy.
Pohara Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park offers campsites that include everything you need to have a relaxing vacation.
Whether you’re in search of a traditional campground experience or want something more tailored to your specific needs, TOP 10 provides you with a choice of options and services to allow you to customise your camping vacation any way you like.
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Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday ParkCommercial organisation |
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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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. |
Payment Requirement |
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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. |
Dump Station |
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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. |
Powered Sites |
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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. 136 |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Cabins |
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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. 8 |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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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. 2 |
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. 2 |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. 6 |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? Park motels available This location offers park motels for rental accommodation. 6 |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? No on-site caravans This location does not offer on-site caravans for rental accommodation. |
Non-powered Sites |
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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. 99 |
Dogs |
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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. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? Paid WiFi There is WiFi internet access available but it costs money to use. |
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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. Glass Recycling This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable glass items. Paper Recycling (paper, card) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable paper and cardboard 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. |
✓ Great location by the beach
✓ Clean facilities
✓ Friendly, helpful staff
✓ Spacious kitchens and bathrooms
✓ Nearby activities
𐄂 Paid showers
𐄂 High accommodation cost
Expensive, very well equipped campsite.
Nice camp spots on lovely beach.
What an amazing place!!
Very high standard of cleanliness.
08Oct18.
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10/10 | 18 |
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21% |
9/10 | 28 |
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33% |
8/10 | 16 |
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19% |
7/10 | 9 |
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11% |
6/10 | 2 |
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5/10 | 6 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 3 |
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2/10 | 1 |
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1/10 | 2 |
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5.0/5
Exceptionally clean, friendly staff, plenty of space in the kitchens & bathrooms.
Great location with lots to do nearby.
You need to pay for hot water in the shower ($1 for 6 mins)
Reviewed 9 months ago
Customer
4.5/5
Nous ne visions pas ce camping initialement mais nous avons finalement passé une super nuit ici La localisation est top, les sanitaires étaient propres Douche payante avec temps limité Propriétaire
adorable et très accueillant
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Customer
5.0/5
We accidentally stayed on this side of Abel Tasman Nat Park, but we are glad we did.
We wanted to catch the cruises that mostly depart on the east side of the national park (check out Katerikeri). BUT we had a great time exploring Pohara, the beach, Molly B’s and the Farewell Spit (great loop hike with sheep)! We ended up staying two nights and booking a Abel Tasman sea cruise the third day… and just drove around to meet the boat. CJ (at check in) was amazing, knowledgeable and extremely hospitable. Thanks CJ!!
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
2.5/5
Trop cher pour passer la nuit et de plus douches payantes ¡!!!!!
Quelle pingrerie
Reviewed 11 months ago
Customer
3.5/5
Has a great location right on the beach - the shower block is about 25m from the sand!
I paid $35 to camp in a tent for one night, which seemed relatively expensive. The ground was level and not very stony, so it was a comfortable night.
The kitchen has ovens, hobs, fridges, water boilers. There are no communal crockery or cutlery so you need your own.
You have to pay for showers - they are trying to save water I suppose, at the same time the price to stay is rather high.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Fantastic stay.
lovely clean facilities.the guy on reception was very friendly and charged my power bank for free. one dollar coin showers. nice swimming beach .looking forward to going back.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Good site right on the beach.
Campsites don’t have a direct view but the beach is a 23 second walk. Facilities are a dated but very clean. Staff was amazing.
Had dinner in Takaka at Roots and lunch the next day at the Mussel Inn. Recommend both.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Spacious powered sites, extremely clean facilities.
Hot showers $0.50 for 6 minutes. Right on the beach, which you can hear from your campsite (even the non 'premium' beach front campsites).
Enjoyed our stay here and would come back in the future.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
Awesome Kysha, thanks for coming to stay
Brent
Representative
5.0/5
Exceptionally clean, friendly staff, plenty of space in the kitchens & bathrooms.
Great location with lots to do nearby.
You need to pay for hot water in the shower ($1 for 6 mins)
Reviewed 9 months ago
Customer
2.5/5
Trop cher pour passer la nuit et de plus douches payantes ¡!!!!!
Quelle pingrerie
Reviewed 11 months ago
Customer
4.5/5
Nous ne visions pas ce camping initialement mais nous avons finalement passé une super nuit ici La localisation est top, les sanitaires étaient propres Douche payante avec temps limité Propriétaire
adorable et très accueillant
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Customer
5.0/5
We accidentally stayed on this side of Abel Tasman Nat Park, but we are glad we did.
We wanted to catch the cruises that mostly depart on the east side of the national park (check out Katerikeri). BUT we had a great time exploring Pohara, the beach, Molly B’s and the Farewell Spit (great loop hike with sheep)! We ended up staying two nights and booking a Abel Tasman sea cruise the third day… and just drove around to meet the boat. CJ (at check in) was amazing, knowledgeable and extremely hospitable. Thanks CJ!!
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
3.5/5
Has a great location right on the beach - the shower block is about 25m from the sand!
I paid $35 to camp in a tent for one night, which seemed relatively expensive. The ground was level and not very stony, so it was a comfortable night.
The kitchen has ovens, hobs, fridges, water boilers. There are no communal crockery or cutlery so you need your own.
You have to pay for showers - they are trying to save water I suppose, at the same time the price to stay is rather high.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Fantastic stay.
lovely clean facilities.the guy on reception was very friendly and charged my power bank for free. one dollar coin showers. nice swimming beach .looking forward to going back.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Good site right on the beach.
Campsites don’t have a direct view but the beach is a 23 second walk. Facilities are a dated but very clean. Staff was amazing.
Had dinner in Takaka at Roots and lunch the next day at the Mussel Inn. Recommend both.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Spacious powered sites, extremely clean facilities.
Hot showers $0.50 for 6 minutes. Right on the beach, which you can hear from your campsite (even the non 'premium' beach front campsites).
Enjoyed our stay here and would come back in the future.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
Awesome Kysha, thanks for coming to stay
Brent
Representative
4.0/5
As beach campsites go this is very good but, inevitably it is busy but it wasn’t noisy after 10.30 the night we were there and really people seemed to be very law abiding.
It’s an excellent beach and the facilities were good and clean. It’s a big site and the pitches area good size.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
That's great to hear Liz. Enjoy the rest of your travels ...
Brent
Representative
4.5/5
Great spot, good sized pitches right on the ocean.
Shop and restaurant nearby. Clean showers 50c coins for hot showers. Great for accessing Able Tasman national park tracks
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
0.5/5
Terrible place.
we spent one night here and it was far too long. too expensive, everything is extra paid I was surprised that I didn't have to pay extra for chargeing a phone without throw a few dollars to the wall. Super crowded. car by the car can be heard farting in the tent next tent. dirty beach and water. did I mention that it's expensive. every other place nearby seems better !!!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
This campsite is located right on the beach athough there is a fence which blocks the view and the prevailing winds.
The staff were very friendly and even offered us delicious apples the locals had given them for campers. The shower is and laundry were clean.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
Customer
Thanks for coming Keith & Kay, it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay here. We're so lucky being right on the beach and with everything nearby we sometimes never leave so our friendly neighbors like to look after us all! Enjoy the rest of your travels ...
Brent
Representative
3.5/5
Great location right on the beach.
Friendly staff. Modern clean facilities. $90 wasn’t cheap for powered site 2 adults 2 children though
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Nice camp spots on lovely beach.
Whole area is fabulous. Good kitchen & bathrooms; showers 50c and $24.50 for 1 with membership dscount.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
Customer
Thanks for staying Margie. The beach and the rest of Golden Bay is definitely worth the drive!
Brent
Representative
5.0/5
08Oct18.
First time here. A big campsite but not busy at all when we were there. Friendly reception. Large level pitches. Good facilities.
Pay showers but water is an issue in this part of NZ. 50c for 6 minutes. There is a counter on the unit so you can see the remaining time and put more money in if required.
There is a vehicle wash down facility. It is on the boat ramp and very sandy so expect to walk sand inside unless you brush it off first!
On our next visit to NZ we will come here again as we will always visit the nearby Grove Reserve.
Drive further round towards Tata Beach. Not sure if that is where we had coffee but it was beautiful. I could just sit there and enjoy the view for ages, and did.
On the way back check out the Abel Tasman monument and lookout. Interesting and great views.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
Customer
Thanks for the awesome feedback Mike, we look forward to having you back!
Brent
Representative
4.5/5
Stayed here in May and we could have had any spot that we liked.
Nice facilities with clean, hot, but pay as you go showers.
Right on a really nice walking beach.
Would highly recommend.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
This is a quality top 10 site with great facilities, right on the beach, two great bars and restaurant over the road, a fantastic supermarket and brilliant staff.....everything a top 10 should be and is
- spent two days there and loved every minute in late November. If your after budget and basic don’t go here this is top drawer.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
What an amazing place!!
Excellent facilities, right on the beach and close to Takaka for shopping/dining etc. Pohara is a great base to explore the Abel Tasman and Kahurangi National Parks.
The campsites are large and flat and we felt really secure staying there.
We would highly recommend staying a few days to explore the whole of Golden Bay.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Large site with spacious pitches, good clean facilities including excellent showers.
Close to the beach. Very quiet when we visited, so not sure what it would be like if busy. Good takeaway at the entrance.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great location, super nice team, the beach was so wonderful.
From us 10 points !!!
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
I stayed at this great location on and off for a couple of weeks...
it was winter so mostly I had the campsite to myself... fantastic beach.. clean and spotless campsite.. owners were friendly and full of local info .. always happy to help... thanks team you all have made my South Island journey wonderful...
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
A lovely place, with a discount it was $41 a night for two adults, we were told to park where we liked so we went right next to the boat ramp.
A lovely place, with a discount it was $41 a night for two adults, we were told to park where we liked so we went right next to the boat ramp. The tide was full and came right up to the grass and went out a real long way by low tide, not much in the way of shellfish. The camp facilities were nice and clean and the boss was friendly, it was a pleasant three day stay. There's a good equipment shop outside the camp with everything you could want, hardware, food, drinks, bait etc
DON'T miss out going to the salmon farm down the road, catch your own salmon and pay $22 a kg for it, they will smoke it or you can take it away and do your own which is what we did, yum!
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
I like it near the sea and the beach.
You can walk. Clean and quiet.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
50c for a 6 minute hot shower was the best 50c spent!
Thought this was cheap and helps to keep the queues down in the busy periods. Hot water was for the full 6 minutes unlike previous reviewers. Great facilities, toasters, ovens, instant hot water, outdoor grill etc. San Souci restaurant across the road was a nice treat (book before 4pm). Camp ground super busy over summer holidays but still managed to get a space at 3pm for that evening.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
Large place but they shut off many of the facilities to make everyone crowd closer to just one area.
You have to pay 50 cents for 6 minutes of hot shower which is silly because you end up wasting more water (if you put in too many coins) cos you wait for the hot water to end. Clean facilities. Kitchen is large with toasters, oven, freezer and plenty of stoves. Beach is nothing to shout about and in summary a rather characterless site which is functional as a place to sleep.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Cons: really expensive.
50 ct for a shower on top feels like a real joke. Raise the fee for 2$/day, the people would pay it just because of the location and the "funny" 50 ct. thing would be history!
Pros: all what is furthermore. Very good facilities, friendly staff, not too cramped and wonderful sites for motorhomes next to a beautiful beach. Wi-Fi worked fine! Worth every $ !!!
Reviewed almost 10 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Typical Top 10 Campground, large & busy during the high season, in a great position on the beach although sites have bushes between the campsites and the beach.
Clean facilities.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in September 2014
Customer