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Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge

Lake Tekapo

Featuring garden views, Mount Cook Station Shearers Quarters Lodge in Lake Tekapo features accommodation, a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the campground free of charge. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and river. A truly exceptional place. Shearers quarters from 1900 given modern update but without losing any of the character. Crisp linen on really comfortable beds in absolute quiet. The drive there along a gravel road give the best views of Mt Cook that you will see. Kitchen modern and stocked like home Lovely meeting Alana and hearing about life on the farm and bringing up a family.. Wonderful.. Not to be missed.

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9.3
Superb
299 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Murchison Motorhome Park

Murchison

Murchison Motorhome Park has mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Murchison. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a picnic area. When staying at the campground, guests can use private entrance. Loved the greeting and service from reception to the cat and puppy on site.

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9
Superb
25 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

Minimalist Cabin Solo Traveller

Ashburton

The campground has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the campground. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests at the campground can enjoy a continental breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Every facility/amenity very kindly considered. Everything you could want, very clean, very comfy, great value, lovely host.

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9.3
Superb
15 reviews
Price from
£64
per night

Queen Street Holiday Park

Richmond

The spacious campground is equipped with a flat-screen TV. The kitchenette comes with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster, as well as coffee machine and kettle. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.

Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Richmond, like hiking. Queen Street Holiday Park features a sun terrace and a picnic area. Everything was provided in this excellent unit, will be back to stay again...

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9.8
Exceptional
8 reviews
Price from
£102
per night

Golden Bay Glamping

Takaka

Situated in Takaka, Golden Bay Glamping provides accommodation with seating area. This campground features free private parking and luggage storage space. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the picnic area, or enjoy views of the mountain and river. The location, the place...everything!

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9
Superb
50 reviews
Price from
£93
per night

Alpacas Off Grid - House Truck

Takaka

Set in Takaka in the Tasman region, Alpacas Off Grid - House Truck offers accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a hot tub. The property features mountain and garden views. Outdoor seating is also available at the campground. The House Truck itself is wonderfully quirky with lots of interessting details and features - especially the outdoor hottub. We spend an entire evening stargazing in it. Nat and Grant are great hosts. The breakfast was fabulous and we got lots of helpful information. In combination with the location in what felt like the middle of nowhere, it truly was like a whole nother world.

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9.6
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
£118
per night

Hampshire Holiday Park - Glendhu Bay

Wanaka

Located in Wanaka, Otago region, Hampshire Holiday Park - Glendhu Bay is set 46 km from Cardrona. With free private parking, the property is 15 km from Puzzling World and 11 km from The Wanaka Tree. The campground features family rooms. Location, very clean & value for money

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8.1
Very good
137 reviews
Price from
£41
per night

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka

Wanaka

Set in Wanaka in the Otago region, with The Wanaka Tree nearby, Hampshire Holiday Parks - Wanaka offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This campground is 3.2 km from Puzzling World and 35 km from Cardrona. The campground features family rooms. The location, the cleaness and the comfy

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8.1
Very good
440 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine

Geraldine

Situated in Geraldine, Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine offers accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a balcony, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The campground has family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.

For guests with children, the campground features an indoor play area and an outdoor play equipment. Route79 Holiday Park Geraldine features a seasonal outdoor pool and a barbecue. The whole facility was spotlessly clean. Lots of cookers in kitchen. Bathrooms very clean, good hot showers. Comfy beds. Nice and warm room. I appreciate it when a basic cabin has a jug to make a hot drink and is already filled with water! The host and other campers were very welcoming.

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8.5
Very good
167 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Eglinton Valley Camp

Te Anau Downs

All units comprise a seating area, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchenette with various cooking facilities, including a toaster, a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. The campground offers certain units that feature a patio, and the units are equipped with a kettle. Guests can dine in an outdoor dining area at the campground. Comfortable room and great location.

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8.8
Fabulous
337 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

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