Orange Sheep
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Separate rainforest sites with power and water. Toilets/showers, BBQ area and waste station.
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Orange Sheep
Treetops 3 Bedroom House
Situated in the heart of Franz Josef, this holiday home is 10 km from the Franz Josef Glacier, and is surrounded by native plants. Free WiFi is available.
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Orange Sheep
Our aim is to offer the cheapest campervan sites in Franz Josef Glacier, including all the essentials free
$15 SPECIAL! Stay two nights for $15 per person a night.
Franz Josef is located in subtropical rainforest, this means at times we get heavy rain – all our sites are designed with this in mind
We have a large variety of site sizes, ideal for big or small campervans, caravans, roof top tents or just sleeping in your car
Our sites are surrounded by subtropical rainforest and offer views towards snow capped mountains and the Franz Josef Glacier Valley
While we offer budget campervan sites in the centre of Franz Josef prices include:
Unlimited free wifi
Free hot showers
Free BBQ
Small kitchen with hotplates
Covered outdoor seating area
Town centre location
Discount code for Helicopter flights
Discount code for Glacier hot tubs
Discount code for restaurants
Free Campervan dump station
Free Drinking water
Access to a coin operated automated Laundry
Powered Site
1 person $39
2 person $49
3 person $68
4 person $79
5 person $99
6 person $109
Non-powered Site
1 person $20
2 person $36
3 person $54
4 person $65
5 person $80
6 person $95
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Reviews
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4.5/5
Amazing spot, cheaper than anywhere else in Franz.
Lovely secluded pitches. Powered sites were already full when we got there, but loads of unpowered. WiFi was good. Kitchen a bit small and basic but a great spot.
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4.5/5
Great value for money, great place.
The layout was lovely for feeling like you have a bit of privacy with each site tucked in amongst the greenery. Some sites had awesome views of the mountains- choose carefully! Lovely friendly staff and a chill vibe. Non powered sites aren’t allocated so bear in mind that if you leave and come back, your favourite spot might have been taken.
Showers were unreal- better than mine at home! Not many of them though; wasn’t an issue for me but I imagine this might be a choke point when it is busier.
Lots of mozzies near the “lake”- would recommend picking a spot not near there…
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4.5/5
Lovely nature ambiance, kitchen water was luke warm however showers were wonderful!
A laundromat nearly.
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5.0/5
My stay at Orange Sheep was the best on my holidays!
The grounds were beautifully maintained, with stunning native bush which added to the scenic beauty of the place. Each spot is surrounded by native bush and gives such a private feeling to your experience!
The new owner, Elliot, was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout my stay.
Elliot went above and beyond for me! From helping me with tour bookings to sharing local walking trails, his knowledge and passion for the area really made my experience. I had troubles in securing a booking for the hot pools next door and Elliot stepped in and made it happen 👌😎
The facilities were clean, the atmosphere relaxed, and the overall ambiance was inviting. Orange Sheep was the perfect base for exploring the stunning Franz Josef area.
I highly recommend Orange Sheep Campervan Park to fellow travelers. Elliot’s exceptional hospitality and the overall quality of the facilities made my stay memorable, and I can’t wait to return.
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5.0/5
Amazing place, just the way a caravan site should be.
Very affordable ($30pp unpowered for 2 nights), no hidden extras (WiFi, showers, etc. all included. Cute place with individual sites seperated by trees. Loved it! Try to hot tubs next door too!
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5.0/5
Absolutely recommended.
Clean showers and toilettes! Hot showers! WiFi was ok didnt had problems. The kitchen is small and has some pans to offers. Otherwise you need your own equipment. The slots are nice and really welcoming you can have your own space with privacy. The owner took a lot of effort making the Camping side nice welcoming. He also gives nice hiking advices and is very friendly ans helpful! Absolutely recommended was one of my favorite spots in New Zealand
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5.0/5
Great Facilities, close to everything in the town, the holiday park has its own special promo code where you can get discounts on activities in the area!
Showers and toliets where always clean, wifi was great, however no rubbish facilities on site, so that information was incorrect.
Owner is very helpful! I will definitely be back!
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4.5/5
Great spot.
All the sites felt really private with little hedges around and many with benches. Wifi included and could access from the van. Good hot showers. Only negative was it was advertised as $15 per person, but the guy doing the registration and payment seemed to pick the price when people arrived. Charged us $16 per person, but others paid $15, $17…a bit of a mixture!
Hi there! There's a $1 per person card fee. No one was charged $17. It was either $15 or $16. Glad you otherwise enjoyed your stay. Happy travels :)
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3.5/5
Cheap price, but crowded, even off season.
Bathroom and shower facilities were limited. Private niche for campsites including tables/benches which is nice. The outside kitchen/ dish sinks/ cold water sinks were esthetically pleasing, but hard to use in the dark or when the weather is bad. Overall not as cosy as I had hoped, but still better than the same price DOC campsites.
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2.5/5
Very crowded and disorganised site- hard to find a spot.
Not enough facilities - we weren’t able to use the kitchen at 5 or 7pm as they were both busy (both outside too so you get eaten alive by sandflies and mozzies).
Very expensive for what it was - we paid $36 for 1 night powered.
Toilets were dirty and sinks in areas stank and were full of stagnant water.
Sorry but would recommend the other campsites in town any day as you pay a little more but get HEAPS more in value.
This was overpriced for what it offers which, beyond the location, isn’t much.
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4.5/5
Amazing spot, cheaper than anywhere else in Franz.
Lovely secluded pitches. Powered sites were already full when we got there, but loads of unpowered. WiFi was good. Kitchen a bit small and basic but a great spot.
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4.5/5
Great value for money, great place.
The layout was lovely for feeling like you have a bit of privacy with each site tucked in amongst the greenery. Some sites had awesome views of the mountains- choose carefully! Lovely friendly staff and a chill vibe. Non powered sites aren’t allocated so bear in mind that if you leave and come back, your favourite spot might have been taken.
Showers were unreal- better than mine at home! Not many of them though; wasn’t an issue for me but I imagine this might be a choke point when it is busier.
Lots of mozzies near the “lake”- would recommend picking a spot not near there…
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2.5/5
Very crowded and disorganised site- hard to find a spot.
Not enough facilities - we weren’t able to use the kitchen at 5 or 7pm as they were both busy (both outside too so you get eaten alive by sandflies and mozzies).
Very expensive for what it was - we paid $36 for 1 night powered.
Toilets were dirty and sinks in areas stank and were full of stagnant water.
Sorry but would recommend the other campsites in town any day as you pay a little more but get HEAPS more in value.
This was overpriced for what it offers which, beyond the location, isn’t much.
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4.5/5
Lovely nature ambiance, kitchen water was luke warm however showers were wonderful!
A laundromat nearly.
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3.0/5
2-night camper van stay.
Cheap & quiet site in central Franz Josef town location. Nice individual parking bays powered & unpowered. Free hot showers in basic washrooms. Small laundry of 4 washing machines of which 3 were Out of Order.
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5.0/5
Amazing place, just the way a caravan site should be.
Very affordable ($30pp unpowered for 2 nights), no hidden extras (WiFi, showers, etc. all included. Cute place with individual sites seperated by trees. Loved it! Try to hot tubs next door too!
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1.5/5
No bins and no way to throw rubbish into the camping!
Kitchen and bathrooms very very dirty and no maps neither informations given by the owner at your arrival. Definitely disappointing place!
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5.0/5
My stay at Orange Sheep was the best on my holidays!
The grounds were beautifully maintained, with stunning native bush which added to the scenic beauty of the place. Each spot is surrounded by native bush and gives such a private feeling to your experience!
The new owner, Elliot, was welcoming, friendly, and incredibly helpful throughout my stay.
Elliot went above and beyond for me! From helping me with tour bookings to sharing local walking trails, his knowledge and passion for the area really made my experience. I had troubles in securing a booking for the hot pools next door and Elliot stepped in and made it happen 👌😎
The facilities were clean, the atmosphere relaxed, and the overall ambiance was inviting. Orange Sheep was the perfect base for exploring the stunning Franz Josef area.
I highly recommend Orange Sheep Campervan Park to fellow travelers. Elliot’s exceptional hospitality and the overall quality of the facilities made my stay memorable, and I can’t wait to return.
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5.0/5
Absolutely recommended.
Clean showers and toilettes! Hot showers! WiFi was ok didnt had problems. The kitchen is small and has some pans to offers. Otherwise you need your own equipment. The slots are nice and really welcoming you can have your own space with privacy. The owner took a lot of effort making the Camping side nice welcoming. He also gives nice hiking advices and is very friendly ans helpful! Absolutely recommended was one of my favorite spots in New Zealand
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3.5/5
Cheap price, but crowded, even off season.
Bathroom and shower facilities were limited. Private niche for campsites including tables/benches which is nice. The outside kitchen/ dish sinks/ cold water sinks were esthetically pleasing, but hard to use in the dark or when the weather is bad. Overall not as cosy as I had hoped, but still better than the same price DOC campsites.
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5.0/5
Great Facilities, close to everything in the town, the holiday park has its own special promo code where you can get discounts on activities in the area!
Showers and toliets where always clean, wifi was great, however no rubbish facilities on site, so that information was incorrect.
Owner is very helpful! I will definitely be back!
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4.5/5
Great spot.
All the sites felt really private with little hedges around and many with benches. Wifi included and could access from the van. Good hot showers. Only negative was it was advertised as $15 per person, but the guy doing the registration and payment seemed to pick the price when people arrived. Charged us $16 per person, but others paid $15, $17…a bit of a mixture!
Hi there! There's a $1 per person card fee. No one was charged $17. It was either $15 or $16. Glad you otherwise enjoyed your stay. Happy travels :)
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5.0/5
A really lovely campsite amongst the ferns.
Cute spots to park up with privacy and views of the mountains above! The staff were great and access to hot clean showers was so lovely! Thank you, definitely recommend!
Thank you we appreciate the kind words!
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3.0/5
Nothing spectacular but had the basics, showers hot and spacious!
Didnt use the cooking facilities so cant comment but didnt look to great. Wifi dropped in and out. The individual spots gave nice privacy areas with outdoor benches. Needs a bit more night time lighting but the walkway between bushes to shower areas were lit with multicolour rope lights. Lots of potential but not there yet.
Thanks for the feedback. I've just taken over and striving to improve
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Thank you glad you enjoyed your stay!
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3.5/5
Top location within Franz Josef (one street back from the Main Street, roughly a 2 minute walk) nice layout which makes it feel like you’re in amongst the jungle.
Cracking views on a clear day too! For the price of an unpowered site ($16) a head it’s good value. Kitchen isn’t the best equipped but there are showers and toilets, the toilets are in good condition.
Thanks!
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4.0/5
Beautiful camp area.
$20 per person for a non-powered site. Showers are cold, but clean. Wi-Fi is okay. Nice outdoor cooking area.
HI Taylor
It is great you found the site "beautiful". Just to confirm we offer HOT showers for all guests, can you please email us with the issue you found, I am not aware of any problems (hot water is reliant on electricity so if we suffer a power cut it won't work).
Our price including hot showers is $15 per person, as long as you are two or more people in a van, if you are only one person the price is $15 if you are staying two or more nights or $20 if you are only staying one night.
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5.0/5
Fantastic spot to park up for a night or 3.
Simple but excellent facilities Amazing in amongst the trees etc. I couldn’t rate this high enough. Def recommend to all and def come back
Hi Donna, it is great to hear you enjoyed your stay, we hope you can stay again soon.
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5.0/5
Lovely owner, good and clean facilities.
Plenty of space, water and cooking space. Views are great and only a couple of minutes walk into the the town. All for only $15 pp
Would recommend staying here if looking for a stay in FJ
Hi Rambo
Thanks for recommending us, we hope to see you again soon.
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5.0/5
Really great campsite, nice relaxed vibe and loads of space to choose from.
The showers were really good and hot (and free!), Wi-Fi worked well and the staff were friendly and helpful. So peaceful at night, and the sites are nice and private. Really cool place and very good value 👍
Hi Charlie, it is great to hear you enjoyed your stay and our hot showers. We hope you can stay again soon
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4.5/5
Loved this place.
Many very private spots in shrubbery nooks, with beautiful mountain backdrop. Don't need reservations. Hot showers and bathrooms were nice, didn't see a kitchen but there are outdoor sinks for doing dishes. I got the WiFi to work fine, and some hikes and restaurants are easy walking distance. Would for sure camp here again.
Hi Whitney, it is great to hear you would stay again here. We do have two kitchens - although tucked away slightly in the native forest.
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5.0/5
We paid $30 because we are 2 people but without charging place but it wasn't a lot ($42).
Clean and hot shower, Clean toilet, beautiful the sky at night, the campaign is busy but they have enough space and is "private" because are so many trees for to separate the parkings. You have yo leave the camping before 10am.
Hi Giovanna, it is great to hear you enjoyed your stay and our site and found the facilities clean. We hope you can stay again soon.
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5.0/5
Absolutely loved my stay here!
$15 a night is a fantastic deal for getting almost secluded camping spots, most of which come with a picnic table right next to them, the toilets/bathrooms were spacious and very clean, so were the showers. Cash payment preferred, some of the roads and spots were pretty narrow so a lot of the campervans struggled to park. There's several outdoor sinks, some with hot water from the tap, and the water is drinkable. Would absolutely recommend and stay again.
Hi Emmy
Thanks for recommending us. It is great to hear you enjoyed your stay, we hope you can come back and stay again soon.
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4.0/5
Very busy but had private ish spots so felt like you had your own space.
Good hot showers which I think were $2-3 each. Laundry facilities also available but recommend going after 7/8pm when quieter.
Water for van available and drinking water available from kitchen. Dumping station also available.
Hi Kate
Thanks for the feedback, just to confirm that HOT showers are free for guests and included in the $15 pp price
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5.0/5
Wow, some of those comments!
This place was one of the best we stayed at and not even the most expensive. The place is a maze? They created green units so you have some privacy and the way to the facilities is signed and lightened. The place was fully booked and we still felt like we were there alone. The kitchen small? Okey, it is not big but wait your turn, there is a shelter to be dry and the barbecue is shared but clean... We have been backpacking and paid more to be on a grass area without showers and longdrops only. They have plenty of HOT showers on this campground (some in front are even 1 person cabins!). Very friendly and hardworking owner, who ran around doing a lot of work while we were there. Only respect!
Hi
It is great to hear you enjoyed your stay and our site along with the effort we go to while trying to keep prices affordable. We hope you can come back and stay again soon
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0.5/5
WiFi signal is very unstable and extremely slow.
The kitchen facilities are also very poor. You need to take away all the rubbish, because there are no trash cans here. The only good thing is the hot water is good. I would definitely not recommend it.
I am sorry you did not enjoy your stay. But happy to hear you enjoyed our hot showers. We have seen the problems landfills create first hand (google fox landfill) and so try to encourage as much as possible to be reused and recycled. Unfortunately in the town over the summer peak the wifi will be slow everywhere as everyone is uploading videos of their amazing adventures etc and the towns exchange struggles. We are the same price as the local DOC site, where you don't have any wifi, kitchen or hot showers and can't drink the water etc so I am a little surprised by your rating. We always encourage guests to explore our large site before checking in and they are welcome to check the wifi as part of this.
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3.5/5
Well priced at $15pppn.
Friendly host, bit annoying that you had to walk around the whole site to pick a spot before being allowed to drive the van in, just assign them! WiFi across the whole site was a welcome plus. Site is a bit of a maze so the toilets and showers were a bit far away if you didn’t get one of the prize spots. Kitchen was small but looked good. Showers and toilets very clean! bizarre that there were zero bins on site, had to walk down the road or drive to the supermarket to get rid of rubbish? Owner did explain that it was due to recycling being contaminated but still has to be expected that people will produce some amount of trash which should be catered for.
Hi E & P
It is great to hear you found us friendly, and the showers and toilets "very clean", as we want to give guests maximum flexibility we let people choose their own site, every site we have is different as we left as much forest on the site as possible. As you say the site is like a maze (this gives privacy) and so we now encourage guests to walk and choose their site first as people driving around all day looking for the "best" site disturbs other guests. We really want to protect our beautiful part of NZ, and so we all need minimise what goes to landfill and recycle everything possible. Hopefully you noticed that we have two places for cooking.
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4.5/5
Such a great spot and cheap price for value.
All the spots seem to be like double campsites. Heaps of spots. Laundry, drinkable water, wifi, kitchen, hot showers, toilets bbq and super friendly staff. We checked in super late around 1130pm and it was still super easy. Would stay again!
Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully you can stay again soon and if arriving late please remember to bring cash
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4.0/5
Love the layout.
Most of the vans can have a private space.
Toilets and showers are very clean.
Kitchen- very basic.
Wifi - doesn’t work at all.
Over all good place to stay.
Hi Vish
Sorry you had wifi issues - there is normally a couple of simple fixes to get on our network, just ask us if your coming back this way.
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4.0/5
Such a cool place!
I found a really private spot in the trees, but there’s heaps in the sun which looked nice. Drinking water, kitchens, clean toilets…would defos recommend :) very cheap too.
Thanks for the recommendation, we are happy to hear you found us good value and enjoyed your stay, we hope you can stay again soon
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