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6 best campgrounds near Havelock North
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Searching for campgrounds around Havelock North? This small country town in Hawke’s Bay is a great place to base your adventure, with its vibrant art scene, local cuisine and views of Te Mata Peak making it a must visit - not to mention all the wineries and wilderness on its doorstep!
Get comfortable during your stay with our ultimate guide to the best campgrounds near Havelock North. Our list includes price, location, features, nearby attractions and more.
Best camping grounds near Havelock North: 6 spots you can’t miss
1. Havelock North Holiday Park
114 Havelock Road, Havelock North 4130, New Zealand | Powered & Non-powered sites coming soon!
Base yourself in the stunning rural surroundings midway between Havelock North and Hastings at Havelock North Holiday Park.
There’s plenty to see and do around the area, with Napier also just a 15-minute drive away. Explore wineries, orchards, olive groves, cheese, honey factories and more. Or fulfil your sense of adventure with a 2.5 hour trek to Te Mata Peak where you can enjoy some incredible views of the region!
Back at this campground in Havelock North, you can enjoy plenty of space, with a large children’s playground nearby. New amenities to come.
2. Hastings TOP 10 Holiday Park
610 Windsor Avenue, Parkvale, Hastings 4122, New Zealand | From $48 per night
With 10 acres of beautiful park area, this is one of the best campgrounds Havelock North has to offer. It’s tucked away in Hastings, just a four minute drive from Havelock North, so it’s nice and easy to get around and explore.
Head to Splash Planet for summer fun or laze about at the beach of Waimarama, which seems to stretch on forever. You can also take a trip into history with a tour of the Napier Prison, which overlooks the Centennial Gardens.
There’s plenty to enjoy back at their campsite after a busy day exploring. Check out the private pool spas, outdoor heated swimming pool and nearby lake. There are also toilet and shower blocks, BBQ complex, laundry facilities, and a full kitchen.
Plus, there’s lots for the kids to enjoy with bicycle and pedal go kart hire, an adventure playground, open fire for roasting marshmallows and more!
3. Clifton Motor Camp
495 Clifton Road, Clifton 4172, New Zealand | Enquire now
Just a 20-minute drive from the country town of Havelock North, Clifton Motor Camp is the gateway to the Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui Gannet Reserve.
Enjoy a quick trip through the tree-lined streets at the foothills of Te Mata Peak, where you can visit the orchards and vineyards surrounding the village in Havelock North. Explore the Tukituki River Valley and beyond to the coastal settlements of Ocean Beach and Waimarama.
Back at the campsite, you can make use of their laundry, dump station and toilet facilities. There’s also a restaurant nearby, with a playground for the kids to expend some excess energy!
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4. Te Awanga Point Holiday Park
Holiday park in Te Awanga, New Zealand | From $10 per person
This beachfront campground near Havelock North offers stunning sea views all year round. There’s lovely gardens onsite, with a coffee shop for your daily hit of caffeine (and ice-cream!).
Ready to explore during the day? Visit the local gannet colony on one of the tours, or head to one of the nearby wineries to sample the local produce, including Elephant Hill, Clearview Estate Winery & Restaurant and Te Awanga Estate.
Havelock North is just a 20-minute drive away, where you can visit even more wineries, including Black Barn Vineyards or Te Mata Estate Winery. Enjoy showers and toilets during your stay.
5. Ocean 87
87 Ocean Beach Road, Ocean Beach 4294, New Zealand | Book here
Immerse yourself in the great outdoors at Ocean 87. This quiet country camping site is just a 15-minute drive from Havelock North village, in the heart of the wine country.
Ocean 87 is set on three hectares of farmland, offering the perfect seclusion for you to relax and unwind in peace. Dip your toes into Maraetotara River, take a short drive to nearby Ocean Beach or sample local wines on your doorstep.
The campsite has all the amenities you need for an enjoyable stay.
6. Waimarama Holiday Park
Gilray Place, Waimārama 4294, New Zealand | From $20 per adult per night
Pull out a camping chair and relax back at one of our favourite beach campgrounds near Havelock North. This campsite is 25 minutes south of town and well positioned for enjoying everything Waimarama and Hawke’s Bay has to offer.
Visit the Art Deco walk in Napier, or head to Hawke’s Bay Farmyard Zoo for a fun day out. Have some underwater fun at The National Aquarium of New Zealand, or head outdoors to the nearby Botanical Gardens. Or explore Te Mata Estate Winery, Askerne Estate Winery and more.
Spend your evenings cooking up a storm on the communal BBQ while the kids run amok at their newly refurbished playground. In the summer months, you can sink your toes into the golden sand and take a dip in the water. The campsite is equipped with toilets, showers and water refill stations.
Hire a van for your Havelock North camping trip
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