Bay of Islands Campervan Park

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The new building with office, showers and toilets.
BBQ Area - with Grill Plate, Cooker Plate & BBQ's
Park amongst the Olive Groves
Close to the Bay, Walking Distance to town

Information

Bay of Islands Campervan Park

Relax amongst mature olive trees, located a 15 minute walk from central Paihia, and opposite the main supermarket

CAMPERVAN PARK set amongst 2 acres of a mature Olive Trees, a 15 minute walk from PAIHIA. 15 Minute ride to Waitangi Mountain Bike Park
$20.00 per person; $5.00 Van Electricity. (offer a 15% Discount to NZMCA members)
Shower Facility – $2.00 per 5 minute Shower – coin operated
UNLIMITED UNRESTRICTED FREE WIFI.
Countdown Supermarket opposite the Site
18 powered and 10 unpowered sites. CARAVANS welcome
PET FRIENDLY – you can bring your dog, cat, or goat.
Beach and Bay 2 minutes walk.
Wharf and town 15 minute walk
Dumpsites.
Covered BBQ area with free gas BBQ’s, tables and chairs adjacent to a large lily pond. (NB Not Fenced).
Laundry with large Commercial Washer & Dryer. Outdoor washing line.
TENT sites amongst the orchard, which is on sloping ground or on field beside pond.
(Please note we only have our BBQ facility and do not have full kitchen facilities. There are sinks available for washing dishes.)

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Bay of Islands Holiday Apartments and Campervan Park

Commercial organisation

Location

North IslandNorthlandPaihia

Categories

  • Activity__camping_grounds_holiday_parksCamping Grounds

Operating Season And Hours

Open Year Round, no gates so 24 hour access (Security Patrolled)

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-35.2805728017032

174.080951118469

Latitude
-35.2805728017032
Longitude
174.080951118469

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Reviews

    ✓ Friendly and helpful staff

    ✓ Close to supermarket and wharf

    ✓ Lovely and well-maintained grounds

    ✓ Clean and spacious shower facilities

    ✓ Free unlimited Wi-Fi

    𐄂 Small camping spaces

    𐄂 Expensive fees for amenities

    • Great spot for vans/motorhomes.
    • Fantastic site!
    • Lovely place and very welcoming staff!
    • Lovely spot.
    • Great site, lovely shady pitches.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 19
    38%
    9/10 10
    20%
    8/10 8
    16%
    7/10 3
    6%
    6/10 2
    4%
    5/10 4
    8%
    4/10 0
    0%
    3/10 1
    2%
    2/10 3
    6%
    1/10 0
    0%
  • 4.0/5

    Small spaces, like SMALL, but had some friendly neighbours, staff was super friendly and had a sweet pooch on site, very helpful and kind.

    Countdown is a super short walk away, showers were fabulous, unisex and large!

    Over all a small site with outdoor wash up behind toilets but was nice to experience. There is currently a worksite in the next paddock over and from what we have heard and naughty/unwatched white dog next door so don’t encourage it and keep your pooch in your space and on leash.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    The White Pearl's avatar

    The White Pearl

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Nice spot amongst the olive trees with running quails and ducks.

    But a 3$ surcharge on Fridays, another 3$ surcharge for paying with a credit card (which is more than the 3% advertised) plus 2$ for a 4 minutes hot shower, no kitchen facilities…. It’s a lot for not much

    Reviewed 7 months ago

    CANADA
    Pascale Routhier's avatar

    Pascale Routhier

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely place and very welcoming staff!

    Had everything you could want. Really big showers and toilet space, hot water very appreciated. Very close to Bay of Islands made for a perfect spot after exploring Russell and before we head up further north. Would reccomened for sure

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    Grace's avatar

    Grace

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Supermarket is just around the corner, lovely campsite and 15min walk to the wharf.

    It was my second time in Paihia.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago and experienced in October 2022

    Sarah's avatar

    Sarah

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This place is so awesome!

    We arrived later than we thought in paihia and were looking for somewhere to park up overnight. There was no booking required, just park up and pay in the morning. The grounds are stunning and the toilet and shower facilities are the best I have ever used. They are cleaned 4 times a day, there was no bugs (not even in the middle of the night) and the shower pressure was better than my own at home. Well worth the price!!

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    Dannielle

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great spot for vans/motorhomes.

    No kitchen facilities though, so not ideal for campers. Easy walks to Paihia and Waitangi. Really helpful staff.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    Amy

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    I had to pay 30 for being one person plus ,2 for the shower.

    I changed to the next 🏕️ 5 minutes further!

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Trui Waalwijk 's avatar

    Trui Waalwijk

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great site, lovely shady pitches.

    Really nice host. Close to the town and shops. The showers are amazing. Really good place to base yourself when visiting Paihia and the surrounding area and good value for money. $21nzd +$2 for the shower and free unlimited wifi.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

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    John Cooper

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    I would like to thank Jan who was a nice person to deal with.

    Little things do go a long way. Thank you again

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Jimij

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Beautiful spot with great amenities.

    Close walk into town for a little night life and amazing food. Travelling In a campervan and only stayed one night, price at $20/person for non powered was a little steep, but don’t regret spending it!

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

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    Dan

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Nice spot amongst the olive trees with running quails and ducks.

    But a 3$ surcharge on Fridays, another 3$ surcharge for paying with a credit card (which is more than the 3% advertised) plus 2$ for a 4 minutes hot shower, no kitchen facilities…. It’s a lot for not much

    Reviewed 7 months ago

    CANADA
    Pascale Routhier's avatar

    Pascale Routhier

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Small spaces, like SMALL, but had some friendly neighbours, staff was super friendly and had a sweet pooch on site, very helpful and kind.

    Countdown is a super short walk away, showers were fabulous, unisex and large!

    Over all a small site with outdoor wash up behind toilets but was nice to experience. There is currently a worksite in the next paddock over and from what we have heard and naughty/unwatched white dog next door so don’t encourage it and keep your pooch in your space and on leash.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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    The White Pearl

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Supermarket is just around the corner, lovely campsite and 15min walk to the wharf.

    It was my second time in Paihia.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago and experienced in October 2022

    Sarah's avatar

    Sarah

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    I had to pay 30 for being one person plus ,2 for the shower.

    I changed to the next 🏕️ 5 minutes further!

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Trui Waalwijk 's avatar

    Trui Waalwijk

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    It's 25$ for one person in a non power spot (38 if you are 2 persons).

    No kitchen but sink to do your dishes, a kettel and a toaster.

    You have to pay 2$ per 5min for a shower, which i had cold because it wasn't working. And it takes only 2$ coins. But she gave me back the money i spend the morning.

    The emergency phone didn't work neither anyone was answering the phone number writte on the door.

    It was really loud because of the road and the dog of the owner spent all morning to bark.

    The place is lovely and well maintained and the lady is nice. They do recycling and they have laundry facilities and a hair dryer.

    Free unlimited wifi.

    Still i find it really expensive for what it was, specially if i compare to other Caravan Park like Top10.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    Laura Jarry 's avatar

    Laura Jarry

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely place and very welcoming staff!

    Had everything you could want. Really big showers and toilet space, hot water very appreciated. Very close to Bay of Islands made for a perfect spot after exploring Russell and before we head up further north. Would reccomened for sure

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    Grace's avatar

    Grace

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This place is so awesome!

    We arrived later than we thought in paihia and were looking for somewhere to park up overnight. There was no booking required, just park up and pay in the morning. The grounds are stunning and the toilet and shower facilities are the best I have ever used. They are cleaned 4 times a day, there was no bugs (not even in the middle of the night) and the shower pressure was better than my own at home. Well worth the price!!

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Dannielle's avatar

    Dannielle

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great spot for vans/motorhomes.

    No kitchen facilities though, so not ideal for campers. Easy walks to Paihia and Waitangi. Really helpful staff.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Amy's avatar

    Amy

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great site, lovely shady pitches.

    Really nice host. Close to the town and shops. The showers are amazing. Really good place to base yourself when visiting Paihia and the surrounding area and good value for money. $21nzd +$2 for the shower and free unlimited wifi.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    John Cooper 's avatar

    John Cooper

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    I would like to thank Jan who was a nice person to deal with.

    Little things do go a long way. Thank you again

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    Jimij's avatar

    Jimij

    Customer

  • 1.0/5

    Well where to start.

    Let’s start with check in.

    We arrived at 1pm. No one there. There is a phone to call them. A frantic voice tell you check in is at 2. all you want from them is your lot, but all campers just had to wait for an hour for nothing.

    The kitchen is just a pagola with disgustingly old soiled cookers. Don’t even think of a fridge.bird poo on every chair and table. Would take 5 min to clean up, but no ownership.

    $2 for a hot shower when the campground powered is 55 per night with two adults is steep...

    Also when the campground is full there is just not enough facilities. Queues at the toilet, shower...

    On the upside countdown is just across the road.

    Look: in comparison to many European campgrounds we stayed at still good, but far below the kiwi average.

    One thing is certain: first and last time here.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Markus

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Cost $45 for a powered site and two of us, the showers cost $2 for 5 minutes.

    When I tried to use it the hot water wasn’t working so had to get a member of staff to help, not a very nice shower either lots of empty bottles and blocked drain.

    However managed to charge everything and refill van with water. Countdown is across the road which was handy as well. But all in all was expensive for not a lot.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Jess

    Customer

  • 1.0/5

    We arrived today and were pretty disappointed.

    The kitchen is just a small cleaning area. Most of the toilets are in a trailer you know from bigger events. However what was absolutely shameless was the two dollar fee per 5 minutes of hot water in the shower. A powred campsite allready costs 45 for two adults. Never again

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Beautiful spot with great amenities.

    Close walk into town for a little night life and amazing food. Travelling In a campervan and only stayed one night, price at $20/person for non powered was a little steep, but don’t regret spending it!

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Dan's avatar

    Dan

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Small park, but very tidy, friendly staff and good organisation

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Elke fuenfstueck's avatar

    Elke fuenfstueck

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great site good location showers and toilets were excellent.

    Jan the owner could not have been more helpful. We are from Uk and have been travelling around NZ for five weeks and this is the best site we have stayed on.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

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    Peter

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We loved it here- the hosts were incredibly friendly and the facilities were amazing, yes you pay $2 for a shower but they are the nicest showers I’ve ever had!

    The host even encouraged me and my husband to share a shower as the cubicles have heaps of room. We never had to wait for either a toilet or a shower.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

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    The Olivers

    Customer

    Thank you - we are pleased you enjoyed your stay; we appreciate your nice comments

    NEW ZEALAND
    Jan Gerritsenmolloy's avatar

    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative

  • 4.5/5

    Small site which has spaces for tents and motor homes.

    Showers and laundry all coin operated

    15 mins walk to town

    Easy to find

    Next to Road so little traffic noise

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Robert Wilkinson's avatar

    Robert Wilkinson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    It is a really nice and new (looking) campervan park.

    Very nice people and very clean facilities. They do a very good job and have a brilliant system for late arrivals and non-bookers. You can arrive at any time.

    I felt very good and cozy (especially recovering a cold in my campervan), hot water always available for tea.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

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    Stefanie

    Customer

    Thank you - really pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us. Yes, we like the late arrival system too; we copied it from a site we visited in Aus

    NEW ZEALAND
    Jan Gerritsenmolloy's avatar

    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Stayed here 2 nights on campervan road trip.The site is small but lovely grassy slightly shaded pitches with picnic benches if you want them.

    There are gas BBQs to use, laundry facilities great shower and toilets are very clean. What more do you want on a site . Oh and the hosts are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay if ever in this part of the world again.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

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    Gwen Entwhistle

    Customer

    Thank you - really nice review - we appreciate it . We are super pleased when people enjoy their stay

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Fantastic site!

    Private, comfortable and well run. We had a lovely time. The facilities were clean, modern and well kept. No toilet queue at any point of the day.

    Free WiFi was a big bonus.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Karly Adams

    Customer

    Fantastic - thank you. We do find people love the wifi - its so much a part of life these days isn't it

    NEW ZEALAND
    Jan Gerritsenmolloy's avatar

    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative

  • 4.5/5

    Great little campground, very friendly and helpful lady on reception, also got us a discounted boat trip for the next day, booked for us, tickets printed there and then!

    Facilities were lovely and clean and fairly modern (although didn’t use the laundry), allowed us to park in spare space while we did the boat trip next day. Only tiny thing would be to have the showers for free.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Clean and modern toilets and showers.

    Annoying to have to find $2 coin for a shower. Only 2 toilets and 2 showers for 30 sites and no kitchen. Good location near beach, supermarket and town. Pitches close together but separated by olive trees. Park is adjacent to a busy road which does get quieter at night.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

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    Ray Vautier

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Extremely friendly staff, awesome shower and toilets, very clean.

    A bit of wild life wondering the camp ground as well which was cool.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

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    Matty V

    Customer

    Thank you for your great review - we appreciate it

    NEW ZEALAND
    Jan Gerritsenmolloy's avatar

    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Such a relaxed park, access and stay anytime even outside hours, just find a vacant spot, pull up and pay in the morning.

    Great 4 minute power shower and the parks hosts are so lovely.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
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    Stacey Maynard

    Customer

    Thank you for your great review :-)

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative

  • 4.5/5

    Nice space with grass and trees.

    Good location, short walk to the city, Countdown very close. Free wifi with good quality to navigate but not stable enough to big downloads. Very clean toilets, hot showers not included in the price, $2 for 5 minutes.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

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    Laura Stephan

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great location, easy walk into town.

    Clean well cared for. Staff friendly.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    CANADA
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    John Durkee

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Clean and tidy, beautiful spot with a handy supermarket opposite and close enough to the town (1 mile) to stroll for a meal.

    There are only 2 toilets and 2 showers, so sometimes there is a little queue!

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

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    Mark George

    Customer

    Thank you for your nice review

    NEW ZEALAND
    Jan Gerritsenmolloy's avatar

    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Nice small camping place in walking distance of the beach and the village.

    Quite clean. Hot water also in the toilets. We will stay there again next time we are in New Zealand!!!!

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

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    Herma Betten

    Customer

    Thank you - we appreciate your great comments - Gary Owner

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative

  • 1.0/5

    Fortunately, the BBQ was ready!

    We had many problems with this site:

    - No electricity to the terminal: the circuit trips all the time

    - Washing machine with defects and dryer down

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

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    Gerard Derrey

    Customer

    We are sorry you had these experiences - we try for everything to be working well as much as we can. In reference to the Campervan Power I cant say what may have been an issue, all I can reply is that most of our guests don't have any problems - our experince is that if the circuit trips it's usually an appliance in the van. We did have some issues with the electricity supply to the commercial washer and dryer - but our Electrician has dome some re-wiring, so all sorted for future visitors. Hope you enjoyed the Bay of Islands anyhow, sorry again you had some issues. Regards - Gary - Owner

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Jan Gerritsenmolloy

    Representative