Top 7 Campgrounds in Wairarapa, New Zealand

May 19, 2023 Janette Largent

Lush Wairarapa, in the southeast of New Zealand's North Island, is about an hour from Wellington. It’s a scenic train ride past Lake Wairarapa to Palliser Bay and the Aorangi Ranges. Explore the forests with birdsong and babbling creeks as a soundtrack. Bask on sandy shores with fur seals. Visit country fairs, pick cider apple and tour vineyards. Day spas, hot air balloon rides and quirky rural golf courses are other relaxing options. Quad biking and rafting offer more up-tempo diversions.
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1. Waimeha Camping Village

2805 Cape Palliser Road Rd 2, Featherston 5772 New Zealand
Excellent
92%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 75 reviews

Waimeha Camping Village

beautiful location, great host

Reviewed By T3725QUjulial

Waimeha campground is in an amazing location- only a couple of hours from the city, but it feels very remote and peaceful. The rugged coastline is a perfect match for the warm hospitality of John, the campground owner, who kindly helped us coordinate transport after walking the Aorangi crossing. Just a beautiful spot- check it out!

2. Martinborough TOP 10 Holiday Park

10 Dublin Street West, Martinborough 5711 New Zealand
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 421 reviews

Martinborough TOP 10 Holiday Park

Great relaxing stay in Martinborough

Reviewed By Louise R

We had a lovely couple of nights staying with our motorhome on a powered site. It was a clean and tidy park with nice powered sites in a great location. It was nly a short walk into Martinborough. Nice and friendly staff. We will definitely go back and stay again

3. Greytown Campground

Kuratawhiti Street Soldiers Memorial Park, Greytown New Zealand
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 31 reviews

Greytown Campground

Picturesque campground set amidst mature native bush. Situated down a quiet side street, but only 500 metres away from the centre of Greytown village, cafe, and shops. 30 Powered sites and 55 unpowered sites. Two amenity blocks with full facilities and one of these also has wheelchair access. A children's playground and non-heated swimming pool (only open in summer) are immediately adjacent to the campground, as well as the local tennis courts, which are available to hire.

The last stay

Reviewed By Peter R

Camped here very regularly over the last few years. It’s a blissful site, tucked amongst trees on the fringe of a mellow town. The campsite is meticulously managed. There’s something old fashioned about it, which is absolutely not a veiled suggestion that the place is beyond sell by date. It’s amenities are on the mark and spruce and cared for. A wonderful site for children and in a beautiful neighbourhood. Ken and Nina manage this place with warmth, kindness and commitment. Hospitality at its very best. Sadly, no more staying here. Moving permanently, just down the road - lock, stock and dogs. That’s how seductive this camp ground and its hosts are.

4. Mawley Holiday Park

5 Oxford Street Lansdowne, Masterton 5810 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 72 reviews

Mawley Holiday Park

Family friendly holiday park in Masterton! 4x Ensuite units - sleeps up to 6 11x Standard cabins - sleeps up to 6 1x Backpacker cabin - sleeps up to 8 100x Powered/Non-powered campsites (suitable for tents, caravans and campervans)

Recommended as value for money

Reviewed By JBWray

Booked for two nights with cabin with shared facilities. Cabin was close to amenities and comfortable. Heat pump kept us warm and bedding was exceptionally good quality. All amenities were modern and clean. Value for money. The camping ground was reasonably full. Has to be one of the best camp sites in the country.

5. Castlepoint Holiday Park and Motels

1-3 Jetty Road, Masterton 5889 New Zealand
Excellent
44%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
13%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 88 reviews

Castlepoint Holiday Park and Motels

Perfect spot for some time out

Reviewed By farmnz

Apsolutey fabulous holiday park . We only camped but the views were amazing , facility’s so clean . Showers hot and owners so welcoming . Enjoyed our stay and will be back ! Lighthouse walk just up the beach and perfect to sit on the beach with a wine and watch the lighthouse light up with colours in the evening

6. Mawley Holiday Park

5 Oxford Street Lansdowne, Masterton 5810 New Zealand
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 72 reviews

Mawley Holiday Park

Family friendly holiday park in Masterton! 4x Ensuite units - sleeps up to 6 11x Standard cabins - sleeps up to 6 1x Backpacker cabin - sleeps up to 8 100x Powered/Non-powered campsites (suitable for tents, caravans and campervans)

Recommended as value for money

Reviewed By JBWray

Booked for two nights with cabin with shared facilities. Cabin was close to amenities and comfortable. Heat pump kept us warm and bedding was exceptionally good quality. All amenities were modern and clean. Value for money. The camping ground was reasonably full. Has to be one of the best camp sites in the country.

7. Lake Ferry Holiday Park and Motor Camp

Lake Ferry Road, Lake Ferry South Wairarapa New Zealand
Excellent
30%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 23 reviews

Lake Ferry Holiday Park and Motor Camp

Choice location for a Stag night away

Reviewed By AnthonyG542

We hired the cabins on site for a group of 10 lads for a stag night. Was awesome to have a whole area for drinks etc. The camp site is a pretty cool location with an awesome setting over Lake Ferry. We worth visiting and staying the night to check out this part of the Wairarapa.

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