Collingwood Holiday Park

Collingwood Holiday Park

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Collingwood Holiday Park

We offer a traditional kiwi camping experience right on the waterfront. A quiet place to relax and enjoy stunning views of the Aorere river, Tasman bay and Kahurangi National Park hills.

Sites and cabins are all reasonably priced so the whole family can come camping and right in the middle of the beautiful Golden bay!

Historic Collingwood the place where you can do a little or a lot. The village boasts a mini supermarket, convenience store, great cafes, art galleries, a hairdresser and the famous Collingwood Tavern, all just 2 minutes walk from our front gate. You can visit Farewell spit, Cape Farewell, Whakariki beach, Langfords Historic Store, the machinery Museum, plenty of eateries in the area including Zatori, The Mussel Inn or the Old school House Cafe. Our nearest "Township" is Takaka which is just 25 Km's away and has an array of wonderful ethnic and beach clothing, Art galleries, Potteries, Wineries, Banking needs, Garages, Hire Centre, a Supermarket, i Site Visitor Centre, Hardware stores and Bars cafe's.

The start of the Heaphy Track is just 40kms away.

No pets permitted public or school holidays. Outside of holiday periods pets are permitted on sites only by pre arrangement.

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Organisation

Collingwood Motor Camp

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandNelson RegionGolden Bay

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Operating Season And Hours

The holiday park is open everyday (Except Dec 25th) all year round. Our Office hours are between 2pm and 6pm March through November, and then 2pm and 8pm December through March. No after hours check ins are available unless prior arrangement has been made.

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172.681903839111

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Reviews

    ✓ Stunning beachfront location

    ✓ Top-notch shower facilities

    ✓ Friendly and helpful staff

    ✓ Quiet and peaceful atmosphere

    ✓ Clean amenities and camp

    𐄂 Cramped tent areas

    𐄂 Kitchen can be small

    • Loved this campsite.
    • Cabin a bit small and rain came under the door.
    • Family of 4, with a campervan.
    • And ...
    • Definitely recommend this camping ground.
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    10/10 20
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  • 4.5/5

    Loved this campsite.

    Waterside pitches for a small extra fee. Accessibility obviously important as all bathrooms accessible to all. Best showers yet. Small issue with laundry quickly remedied by smiling office staff who were genuinely happy to help. 5 mins walk from Farewell Spit tour office.

    Reviewed 9 months ago

    Kingyclan's avatar

    Kingyclan

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Relatively small site but right on the coast.

    Could see the sea ( although we weren’t able to get a spot next to it - which meant we had more room and was good for second night when I suspect it was windy).

    Showers were really powerful and hot. Handy location to drive up to Farewell spit without having to stay up there were it’s super windy. WiFi and kitchen good.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Jane's avatar

    Jane

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A little gem in the bay.

    Beautiful landscape, very clean place and quiet.

    Kitchen was a bit small but the camp was not full and not so many people were using it so it was fine and it was a good occasion to chact with the other super nice campers.

    Thank you to the owners who care so much and are really making us feeling great here.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Chloe's avatar

    Chloe

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Definitely recommend this camping ground.

    Great facilities and friendly staff. Good location to explore the top of the south island.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Vanda's avatar

    Vanda

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing location and really nice facilities.

    One of the best campsites on the south island!

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Christian Wood's avatar

    Christian Wood

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice campsite.

    The lady of the reception is very nice the price is very correct. 35$ per site for 2 people then 12,5$ per person extra.

    Unlimited shower and very big.

    We loved our stay

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Bayart's avatar

    Bayart

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Wunderschöner Platz, auch jetzt in der Weihnachtszeit nicht zu rummelig.

    Wir standen Waterfront, hatten Glück mit der Tide und konnten mit Wellengeplätscher schlafen. Tolle Facilities, insb. die Waschräume. Hier hat man quasi eine Art Waschraum mit Toilette, Waschbecken und Dusche für sich. Perfekt!

    Wir können die Farewell Split Tour sehr empfehlen, aber an einem Tag hat man dann auch alles gesehen. Touren in den Abel Tasman NP sind von hier aus zu aufwändig, daher sind wir schweren Herzens eine Nacht früher abgereist und auf einen Campground direkt in Marahau gewechselt.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    RR's avatar

    RR

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    And ...

    Best campsite in south Island :

    Views : really next to sea

    Facilities : best shower

    Kitchen : all you need and TV

    Town : tavern, shop etc

    Price : 17$ per person

    Quiet and peacefull

    NO SANDFLIES 😁😁😁 (and no wekas)

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Florian's avatar

    Florian

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Amazing spot right by the beach, the only drawback is if you’re tenting they really cram you in.

    We had 4 other tents right next to us with no real privacy. If you’re in a caravan or something probably a much better experience. Facilities are great, the powerful shower might knock you off your feet!

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    CB's avatar

    CB

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    I can't understand why people gave it 9/10 or 10/10.

    Honestly being locals new zealanders

    Or 5/5 or 4/5 etc etc

    Deserves a minimum rating you can!

    $15 not worth it.

    Might $5 or 6 per persons

    Unless they improve lot of stuff and especially their customers service!!!

    Found this review on the Google review

    Self explanatory

    I honestly don’t understand the criteria for people to rate this place 5 stars!!! At least for camping, this was by far the WORST experience ever! The owners/staff just treat you as if they are doing a favor for you to be there, even paying NZ$15 pppn. Although THE OWNERS CONTEST MY REVIEWS, even having bbq and pizza oven, when I asked them to use it, the staff said it was only for guests. So, the tiny little camping kitchen was completely busy and we couldn’t have food until late that night. There is no oven available, just a small camping stove (see pics). There are written signs in the kitchen saying that cutlery and plates are available upon request on main kitchen only.

    I agree with this one.

    Campsite behind the barn is full of horse poo no where to pitch a tent.

    And the whole site not child safe and friendly.

    We had 2y 8m old child with us!

    And when we tried to make them understand that site wasn't child safe the host gave us a weird look and said they are not responsible and care about child safety but that we have a watch our child like a prisoner(Wouldn't understand that child can even run away while you constantly watching them).

    And my wife said after this she felt like she is being balmed for not being a good parent!!!

    Host didn't bother about contacting owner to resolve  the issue or for child safety.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Kumar's avatar

    Kumar

    Customer

    Hi Kumar, perhaps this is for "that other place"? We don't have horses or barns ;-) Glad you guys came and stayed after this place though!

    NEW ZEALAND
    collingwoodcamp's avatar

    collingwoodcamp

    Representative

  • 4.5/5

    Loved this campsite.

    Waterside pitches for a small extra fee. Accessibility obviously important as all bathrooms accessible to all. Best showers yet. Small issue with laundry quickly remedied by smiling office staff who were genuinely happy to help. 5 mins walk from Farewell Spit tour office.

    Reviewed 9 months ago

    Kingyclan's avatar

    Kingyclan

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Relatively small site but right on the coast.

    Could see the sea ( although we weren’t able to get a spot next to it - which meant we had more room and was good for second night when I suspect it was windy).

    Showers were really powerful and hot. Handy location to drive up to Farewell spit without having to stay up there were it’s super windy. WiFi and kitchen good.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Jane's avatar

    Jane

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A little gem in the bay.

    Beautiful landscape, very clean place and quiet.

    Kitchen was a bit small but the camp was not full and not so many people were using it so it was fine and it was a good occasion to chact with the other super nice campers.

    Thank you to the owners who care so much and are really making us feeling great here.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Chloe's avatar

    Chloe

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Definitely recommend this camping ground.

    Great facilities and friendly staff. Good location to explore the top of the south island.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Vanda's avatar

    Vanda

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice campsite.

    The lady of the reception is very nice the price is very correct. 35$ per site for 2 people then 12,5$ per person extra.

    Unlimited shower and very big.

    We loved our stay

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Bayart's avatar

    Bayart

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Amazing spot right by the beach, the only drawback is if you’re tenting they really cram you in.

    We had 4 other tents right next to us with no real privacy. If you’re in a caravan or something probably a much better experience. Facilities are great, the powerful shower might knock you off your feet!

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    CB's avatar

    CB

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing location and really nice facilities.

    One of the best campsites on the south island!

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Christian Wood's avatar

    Christian Wood

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Wunderschöner Platz, auch jetzt in der Weihnachtszeit nicht zu rummelig.

    Wir standen Waterfront, hatten Glück mit der Tide und konnten mit Wellengeplätscher schlafen. Tolle Facilities, insb. die Waschräume. Hier hat man quasi eine Art Waschraum mit Toilette, Waschbecken und Dusche für sich. Perfekt!

    Wir können die Farewell Split Tour sehr empfehlen, aber an einem Tag hat man dann auch alles gesehen. Touren in den Abel Tasman NP sind von hier aus zu aufwändig, daher sind wir schweren Herzens eine Nacht früher abgereist und auf einen Campground direkt in Marahau gewechselt.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    RR's avatar

    RR

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    And ...

    Best campsite in south Island :

    Views : really next to sea

    Facilities : best shower

    Kitchen : all you need and TV

    Town : tavern, shop etc

    Price : 17$ per person

    Quiet and peacefull

    NO SANDFLIES 😁😁😁 (and no wekas)

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Florian's avatar

    Florian

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    My husband and I loved our two nights at the camp.

    The toilet/shower block that has been done up is exceptional. Even though we had rain we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Collingwood. Cute town and so worth a visit.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

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    M&G Papamoa

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Cleanest toilet shower in the South Island by far.

    Kitchens clean but basic, got the job done. Very friendly staff. Laundry available if needed and all dumping sites and fresh water.

    Would visit here again. A little pricey at $38 for one person in a self contained vehicle.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Scott Lindique's avatar

    Scott Lindique

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Family of 4, with a campervan.

    Nice and tidy camping site! Friendly staff, clean open kitchen, and brand new bathrooms & toilets, with great water pressure. Well equipped laundry ($4 wash + $4 dryer). Pub & restaurant is crossing the street. Well prepared for COVID, lots of signs. We love when owners reinvest on improvements and make places better.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Cabin a bit small and rain came under the door.

    Camp very convenient and facilities fine.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2021

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    Laz.

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Stayed 29/3/21 2 adults and dog in our motorhome.

    Nice friendly checkin. Cost $34 powered site. No cost for shower. New management. Has two toilet blocks, we used the older block as close to our camp site. Shower/toilets in pods okay and plenty of hot water and water pressure. Kitchen area open area, but clean and tidy. Hot water for drinking. Dishing washing liquid etc. Used TV room to watch the news. Two minutes walk to the pub for takeaway fish and chips.... also recommend. Recommend to others.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Graeme's avatar

    Graeme

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    I can't understand why people gave it 9/10 or 10/10.

    Honestly being locals new zealanders

    Or 5/5 or 4/5 etc etc

    Deserves a minimum rating you can!

    $15 not worth it.

    Might $5 or 6 per persons

    Unless they improve lot of stuff and especially their customers service!!!

    Found this review on the Google review

    Self explanatory

    I honestly don’t understand the criteria for people to rate this place 5 stars!!! At least for camping, this was by far the WORST experience ever! The owners/staff just treat you as if they are doing a favor for you to be there, even paying NZ$15 pppn. Although THE OWNERS CONTEST MY REVIEWS, even having bbq and pizza oven, when I asked them to use it, the staff said it was only for guests. So, the tiny little camping kitchen was completely busy and we couldn’t have food until late that night. There is no oven available, just a small camping stove (see pics). There are written signs in the kitchen saying that cutlery and plates are available upon request on main kitchen only.

    I agree with this one.

    Campsite behind the barn is full of horse poo no where to pitch a tent.

    And the whole site not child safe and friendly.

    We had 2y 8m old child with us!

    And when we tried to make them understand that site wasn't child safe the host gave us a weird look and said they are not responsible and care about child safety but that we have a watch our child like a prisoner(Wouldn't understand that child can even run away while you constantly watching them).

    And my wife said after this she felt like she is being balmed for not being a good parent!!!

    Host didn't bother about contacting owner to resolve  the issue or for child safety.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Kumar's avatar

    Kumar

    Customer

    Hi Kumar, perhaps this is for "that other place"? We don't have horses or barns ;-) Glad you guys came and stayed after this place though!

    NEW ZEALAND
    collingwoodcamp's avatar

    collingwoodcamp

    Representative

  • 4.5/5

    Council owned site with new managers (8 weeks in!) doing a really great job.

    Great mix of sites, we had a misunderstanding on what we needed (we’re SUV + awnings + swags, and got allocated a gravel powered hardstand) but managers went out of their way to make a site for us! Good kitchens, laundry, bathrooms are cute self contained little pods in a larger shed. Swimmable beach just around the corner and when the tides and sunsets combine it’s good sport watching the anglers from a camp chair. Will go back.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

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    Clive

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Quirky and in the village.

    Facilities clean and tidy. Right on the water. Paid Wi-fi is good. Shop close by.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Paul Smith's avatar

    Paul Smith

    Customer

    Cheers for staying. Happy travels :)

    NEW ZEALAND
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    collingwoodcamp

    Representative

  • 4.5/5

    Nice people.

    Reestablishing after flooding. Classic kiwi campsite. Ideal base for exploring top end of Golden Bay.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Old but just the best.

    We had a pitch on the edge of the water and it was stunning. It could all do with a bit of modernising but it would lose its charm. We would have stayed longer but was booked elsewhere, but will definitely be on our list for the next trip.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    We really liked this campsite!

    Very friendly owners, nice atmosphere and facilities and next to the beach. We were there just before Christmas and we paid $34 for 2 persons and a tent. Hot showers were included :)

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    We loved this campground and stayed there a number of times and would stay again.

    The facilities are not new but are comfortable and well provisioned. The owners and people there were lovely.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Blu Ice's avatar

    Blu Ice

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Excellent service, facilities, wifi & staff were really great..

    will be back!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Matt's avatar

    Matt

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Friendly and helpful staff.

    Very chilled atmosphere. Dated but quirky with everything you need.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

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    Freddy Gates

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Superb site!

    Why can't they all be this good? Chris is very friendly and helpful. The location is wonderful - looking over the bay and Aorere River estuary to the Kahurangi National Park. The town is 2 minutes walk and there are very few bugs.

    The price is only $20pp for a powered site with water, showers and dump station all free and everything works and is spotlessly clean.

    The laundry has several machines, several driers and a huge communal rotary washing line. The kitchen and common areas looked very well equipped although we didn't use them.

    The spotless ablutions were the best we have seen anywhere. You get a private pod with a toilet, shower, basin, mirror, shaving point, bin, soap all free with unlimited hot water. No struggling with press in taps or meters waiting to cut you off just as you get soap in your eyes. And the whole thing is protected from bitey things by your own mosquito net. How thoughtful!

    We will be back.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

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    Dave Kitson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Staying 7 nights, excellent site, all seem new.

    Small and friendly. Excellent showers. Small kitchen but only for a handful of sites. Strongly recommend.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

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    Francis Williams

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Fantastic, quaint location, park needs updating, clean well kept amenities, excellent hosts, very friendly and helpful.

    Ideal place to camp and go on day trips. Highly recommend.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    Paul Miller's avatar

    Paul Miller

    Customer

    Thanks Paul!, yes our upgrade this year is going to be awesome! we cant wait for our new cabins and facilities to be built, its very exciting! keep up on facebook and Ill put photos on our page as it is being done.

    kind regards

    chrissy

    NEW ZEALAND
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    collingwoodcamp

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Seaview, excellent WiFi and nice spots.

    Would definitely come here again and even for a longer time. Situated in the centre of Collingwood. WiFi is reliable and cheap.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
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    Ives van Neck

    Customer

    Thanks Ives for your review! we cant wait till you come back we may have completed our upgrade by then!, new facilities and new cabins yay!!

    kind regards

    Chrissy

    NEW ZEALAND
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    collingwoodcamp

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Excellent place in front of the sea.

    You can find shellfish, walk along the beach, everything is in the small village even a good tavern... We stayed 2 days for Christmas, wonderful.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    Thank you Jean marc we enjoyed having you stay!, revamp happening this year cant wait for our new easy to clean facilities to be built! lol

    hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip!

    kind regards

    Chrissy

    NEW ZEALAND
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    collingwoodcamp

    Representative

  • 4.5/5

    Lovely atmosphere on a lovely location.

    Many thing to do and to see within 30 minutes, e.g. Farewell Spit and Tasman National Park. Cosy little village. Basic facilities and at the moment a bit dated, but will be refurbished by 2016. Friendly and very helpfull managers.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in January 2015

    NETHERLANDS
    Martin Bakker's avatar

    Martin Bakker

    Customer

    Thanks Martin!, great review for us!, yes the revamp is looming we cant wait! we hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip!

    catch you again another time we hope

    kind regards

    Chrissy

    NEW ZEALAND
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    collingwoodcamp

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Loved this cosy little camp, hot powerful showers, fantastic water's edge sites.

    Very friendly hosts and shops/ hot food 2 minutes walk away...

    We will definitely be back...

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

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    Scott Brooks

    Customer

    awesome thanks Scott great to have you stay!! cant wait till your return, youll love the changes we have made we are doing some redevelopment and the clean up along the front is awesome, check out the pics on facebook collingwood motor camp!!

    NEW ZEALAND
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    collingwoodcamp

    Representative