Dave
South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Westport ▷
4.5/5
Great little camping area nestled in the trees behind the tavern.
Outdoor sink to wash dishes. No sand flies, but maybe a scattered mosquito at dusk. Awesome staff, free wifi and pool. They leave an indoor area open all night so you can charge devices or hang out. Overall a nice mix of camping/hostel.
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Dannevirke ▷
5.0/5
This site is great.
Large, well kept, grassy area nestled amongst large trees. Options to shade yourself from the morning/evening sun or both. Plenty of areas to be off in a corner by yourself. Picnic tables, toilets, a tap, a small river, and a small 1km walk through the bush. For a $2 donation, this site is the perfect stop.