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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock ▷
Smiths Farm Holiday Park
5.0/5
Just confirming what other people said about this great campsite and the owners.
In addition:
+ Do not miss the waterfall and the worms. For somebody who hadn't witnessed this before, it was an unforgettable experience.
+ On my own in July
/!\ the owners took the pain to carefully mark the path with reflectant material, and even to equippe parts with a rope, but obviously don't expect the classic DOC gravel/board trail! Hiking shoes quite important if wet and a torch light absolutely essential
- The road is quite close (but not much traffic)
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Hutt Valley ▷
Wellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
4.5/5
Nice little campsite with quite a number of good features: + Only 4 vans in July + Far from any heavy traffic + Very (very) friendly, accommodating and patient staff + Was 20$ pp --- this doesn't quite
agree withe the 3$ symbol in Rankers
+ Clean and tidy facilities; nice scolding showers
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Ohakune ▷
Ruatiti Domain
5.0/5
I can only reiterate what most people said about this absolutely outstanding and huge site.
It is a total privilege that some somebody is willing (and paying) to mantain this place for public use.
The site may be a bit in the way to nowhere, down a winding road (but beautiful) but that's only part of the charm, in my view.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Otaki ▷
North River Bank
3.5/5
Long and beautiful beach with lots and lots of space (easily 10 vans in June and still looked empty).
Quite exposed in bad weather. No toilets indeed: there is a sign but i couldn't find them. Many people fishing and many vehicles moving around but it stopped when dark. In summary, i would say it's a great place for selfcontained vans if people don't mind a bit of local vibe.
/!\ Some spots look gravely but, watch out, just hiding the sand underneath: risk of getting stuck
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi ▷
Waikoko Campsite
5.0/5
In my view, a fantastic campsite within its category: +Lots of space and perhaps not very popular (only another van; middle of the winter though) +Right next to a stream, in a valley covered by native
forest
+Far enough from roads to not hear a thing, close enough to easily divert here for the night
+Cool walks start from here
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Putaruru ▷
Little Waipa Reserve
4.5/5
I agree with all the good reviews this site has received.
In addition:
+ there are even bins
+ some 8 vans in the middle of the winter and still plenty of room
- one can still hear the traffic from the road a bit