Albert Town Camping Ground
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Albert Town Camping Ground
Welcome to Albert Town Get back to nature and enjoy a true Kiwi camping experience at our Albert Town Campground. Located beside the Clutha & Hawea Rivers and just 10 minutes from Wanaka.
The Albert Town campground is managed by Hampshire Holiday Parks Wanaka and does not have an onsite reception. No bookings are taken for this site, its first come first serve, you just pick your spot and pay on arrival via the eftpos machines at each entrance.
Albert Town is well serviced by a supermarket, eateries and a pub. There are plenty of bike tracks and hiking trails right on our doorstep just waiting to be explored, including the popular Deans Bank Track and Roys Peak. You can also enjoy a spot of fly fishing right at the campsite.
Wanaka is a great place for pretty much anything, there is mountain biking just down the road that follows the banks of the Clutha River, heaps of walking - Mt Iron is a goody for a great view, and of course anything regarding watersports.
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Affordable price -
Clean flushing toilets
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Quiet location
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Ample camping space
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No drinking water -
Occasional dust and road noise
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Some facilities lack maintenance
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Bit of a dusty ugly site.
Dan -
Lovely place to overnight just out of Wanaka.
Jen -
Decent location, close to Wanaka.
Cholly -
Nice spot near Queenstown.
Manuela -
A beautiful spot above the river.
Judith & John Bishop
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Good place if you want to stay close to Wanaka.
$12 per person. Plenty of parking. It's quiet. Clean toilets, good phone signal.
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$12NZD pp isn't bad at all for this little spot.
No road noise from the SH nearby and youcan get right down near the water if you get in early. Pay via card or cash with an automated system on arrival. Flushing toilets which are clean, and a hand wash sink plumbed with non-potable water.
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On your information it has book now in yellow yet Albert town is not bookable you just go there and pay by car number plate on machine the book now just takes you to more information saying you don
't need to book at Albert town campground
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Nice little spot near wanaka!
stayed here a night for 11$pp which isnt bad considering there are flushing toilets, water tap (non drinking) and beautiful scenery.
The more permanent camping crowd gave off a weird vibe but were harmless.
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Nice place for reasonable price.
Lot of space even on Easter holidays, self check-in - very handy. Stayed twice, good option near many hikes and Wanaka.
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Huge pretty campground with a lot of trees.
You can have river views too. $ 11 pp seems decent. There’s flush toilets and 2 sinks to do dishes (cold water). And some more drop toilets spread around the grounds. 20 minutes driving to the start of Isthmus peak trail if I remember correctly.
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Beautiful spot by the creek / lake.
Trails / walking tracks available from the campsite.
No drinking water but running water is available. Toilets kept in good condition.
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Albert town campground is $11 for a site pay by number plate on EFTPOS machine large area and sites in front of river or by trees only 5 kms from Wanaka shopping center .Across the road 2 kms down graval
road is a 2 ND campground for $8 a nite but no tap water pay same way nice walks has a swing bridge can stay up to 28 days then go to other campground . No shower at either campground just toilets
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Great campsite for only $11 per person.
You can pay by card or cash (but make sure to have the exact amount). The site is huge, right by the road and the lake. Flush toilets are clean, and there’s a sink for washing dishes. Less than a 10-minute drive from Wanaka town center. Highly recommend!
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$11.00 pp per night is a bit steep, for what's there.
I paid $15 a night for a powed site, toilets, dumpstation, showers kitchen at Rikia
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This a decent campsite for the price with flushing toilets and a sink to do your washing up.
It’s also a great location by the river and lots of space to park. Downside is on windy days it’s too dusty to open your doors to cook etc. not sure how much they could do about this but the road is just sand. bit annoying really
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Definitely recommend!!
The facilities are basic but fair for the price, $11pn. You can pay eftpos at the machine which gives you flexibility on arrival (I always arrive late). The lot is huge so you don’t have to worry about finding space, I had no issue even during peak season. It’s along the river and beautiful bike trail. Almost half way between wanaka and lake hawea (less than 10 min drive to both). There’s no potable water, I just went to the natural spring in town to fill up every couple days (very nice cold water).
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Very dusty and dry with roots all over the main park roads making it a bit difficult to drive.
LOTS of permenants too and didn't feel that welcoming. Lots of space however so if you can't find anywhere it's good.
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Hands down the best spot we have come across in nearly a month.
For $10pp the setting is second to none with acres of space to choose from including lake front spots.
Toilet block of 4 flushing was always clean and stocked with paper, there is running water but not drinking water.
There's no showers but the laundrette is 10 minute walk away with showers, or you can dip in the lake or charge up a solar shower in the sun as there is so much room!!
There's nice walks nearby, jet boating across the road, rope swings set up by locals and over the bridge theres the laundrette, a Four Square, restaurant/bar, patisserie/cafe.... its all lovely.
Wakanda centre is 45 min walk or 8 min drive,
We stayed for 3 nights and we've not stayed anyway more than 24hrs to date!
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Very good place to stay for a night, has regular toilets!
It has its charm, but it is located near a road and can be quite busy. We stayed one night and it fitted our needs, the 10 dollar per person cost seems reasonable, also considering its less than 10 min drive to the Wanaka boulevard
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Lovely place to overnight just out of Wanaka.
Clean flushing toilets, bins, & plenty of space out on the grass or under the trees next to the river.
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Nice place to stay.
Plenty of spaces. Some beautiful spots along the river.
Quiet at night. Toilets were very clean during our stay.
Convenient location near Wanaka.
There is no shower but the laundromat nearby provides shower for 2$ only.
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Good location, relatively cheap.
Plenty of space in the large skip. Toilets weren’t bad either. Very little issue with sandflies. Water is available but it isn’t treated.
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Good place if you want to stay close to Wanaka.
$12 per person. Plenty of parking. It's quiet. Clean toilets, good phone signal.
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On your information it has book now in yellow yet Albert town is not bookable you just go there and pay by car number plate on machine the book now just takes you to more information saying you don
't need to book at Albert town campground
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$12NZD pp isn't bad at all for this little spot.
No road noise from the SH nearby and youcan get right down near the water if you get in early. Pay via card or cash with an automated system on arrival. Flushing toilets which are clean, and a hand wash sink plumbed with non-potable water.
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Nice place for reasonable price.
Lot of space even on Easter holidays, self check-in - very handy. Stayed twice, good option near many hikes and Wanaka.
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Nice little spot near wanaka!
stayed here a night for 11$pp which isnt bad considering there are flushing toilets, water tap (non drinking) and beautiful scenery.
The more permanent camping crowd gave off a weird vibe but were harmless.
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Huge pretty campground with a lot of trees.
You can have river views too. $ 11 pp seems decent. There’s flush toilets and 2 sinks to do dishes (cold water). And some more drop toilets spread around the grounds. 20 minutes driving to the start of Isthmus peak trail if I remember correctly.
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Beautiful spot by the creek / lake.
Trails / walking tracks available from the campsite.
No drinking water but running water is available. Toilets kept in good condition.
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Albert town campground is $11 for a site pay by number plate on EFTPOS machine large area and sites in front of river or by trees only 5 kms from Wanaka shopping center .Across the road 2 kms down graval
road is a 2 ND campground for $8 a nite but no tap water pay same way nice walks has a swing bridge can stay up to 28 days then go to other campground . No shower at either campground just toilets
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Great campsite for only $11 per person.
You can pay by card or cash (but make sure to have the exact amount). The site is huge, right by the road and the lake. Flush toilets are clean, and there’s a sink for washing dishes. Less than a 10-minute drive from Wanaka town center. Highly recommend!
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$11.00 pp per night is a bit steep, for what's there.
I paid $15 a night for a powed site, toilets, dumpstation, showers kitchen at Rikia
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This a decent campsite for the price with flushing toilets and a sink to do your washing up.
It’s also a great location by the river and lots of space to park. Downside is on windy days it’s too dusty to open your doors to cook etc. not sure how much they could do about this but the road is just sand. bit annoying really
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Definitely recommend!!
The facilities are basic but fair for the price, $11pn. You can pay eftpos at the machine which gives you flexibility on arrival (I always arrive late). The lot is huge so you don’t have to worry about finding space, I had no issue even during peak season. It’s along the river and beautiful bike trail. Almost half way between wanaka and lake hawea (less than 10 min drive to both). There’s no potable water, I just went to the natural spring in town to fill up every couple days (very nice cold water).
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Very dusty and dry with roots all over the main park roads making it a bit difficult to drive.
LOTS of permenants too and didn't feel that welcoming. Lots of space however so if you can't find anywhere it's good.
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Oh my god ,I stayed on ,28 th Dec and it changed from wonderful to disco hell in one night.
The youths arrived and we're drinking and loud music all night till 4am
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Hands down the best spot we have come across in nearly a month.
For $10pp the setting is second to none with acres of space to choose from including lake front spots.
Toilet block of 4 flushing was always clean and stocked with paper, there is running water but not drinking water.
There's no showers but the laundrette is 10 minute walk away with showers, or you can dip in the lake or charge up a solar shower in the sun as there is so much room!!
There's nice walks nearby, jet boating across the road, rope swings set up by locals and over the bridge theres the laundrette, a Four Square, restaurant/bar, patisserie/cafe.... its all lovely.
Wakanda centre is 45 min walk or 8 min drive,
We stayed for 3 nights and we've not stayed anyway more than 24hrs to date!
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Very good place to stay for a night, has regular toilets!
It has its charm, but it is located near a road and can be quite busy. We stayed one night and it fitted our needs, the 10 dollar per person cost seems reasonable, also considering its less than 10 min drive to the Wanaka boulevard
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Lovely place to overnight just out of Wanaka.
Clean flushing toilets, bins, & plenty of space out on the grass or under the trees next to the river.
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Nice place to stay.
Plenty of spaces. Some beautiful spots along the river.
Quiet at night. Toilets were very clean during our stay.
Convenient location near Wanaka.
There is no shower but the laundromat nearby provides shower for 2$ only.
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Good location, relatively cheap.
Plenty of space in the large skip. Toilets weren’t bad either. Very little issue with sandflies. Water is available but it isn’t treated.
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Don't really understand why this is a paid site (10 NZD pp).
The campground is nice, I guess. There are sheltered and more open spots. There was a weird situation with a long-term tent, taped together with duct tape. Strange noises came from the tent. Maybe a homeless person of some addiction issues? Weird vibe.
Close to Wanaka is a plus of course.