Exploring the Pawsibilities - Dog-Friendly Campsites

We understand that our furry friends are not just pets but extensions of the family. So when you are planning a camping trip for the family, it's nice to be able to include our four-legged companions.

Fortunately, New Zealand boasts numerous camping sites across the country that extend a warm welcome to responsible pet owners and their dogs. To assist you in planning your next family camping expedition alongside your furry friends, the list below will tell you all the dog-friendly campsites NZ has to offer. It's worth noting that some locations on this list may involve acquiring a DOC dog permits, while certain Top 10 sites permit dogs in specific units.

NB: Always familiarize yourself with a particular campsites' guidelines for bringing your dogs onto their site. Regulations may vary from one campsite to another, so it is always best to contact the site in advance to discuss your specific situation before your arrival. Ensuring your dog is well-socialized and properly cared for at all times is paramount to maintaining a peaceful and secure environment for everyone within the campsite. PLUS - if you need some tips for camping with your dog? Check out our other blog post from Emma who takes Loki her dog on heaps of camping trips and has some amazing advice!

NORTHLAND

Bay of Islands Holiday Apartments and Campervan Park
Baylys Beach Holiday Park
Kauri Coast TOP 10 Holiday Park
Pukenui Holiday Park
Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park
Whangarei TOP 10 Holiday Park
Whatuwhiwhi TOP 10 Holiday Park

AUCKLAND

Clarks Beach Holiday Park
Orere Point TOP 10 Holiday Park
Piha Domain Motor Camp
Muriwai Beach Campground

WAIKATO & CENTRAL NORTH ISLAND

Army Road Campsite
Arohena Campsite
Bowentown Beach Holiday Park
Booms Flat Campsite
Cambridge TOP 10 Holiday Park
Clements Clearing Campsite
Clements Road End Campsite
Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Hotoritori Campsite
Kakaho Campsite
Kakapo Campsite
Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Pacific Harbour Villas
Piropiro Campsite
Seabreeze Holiday Park, Whenuakite
Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park
Tairua Campground
Te Iringa Campsite
Urchin Campsite
Waikoko Campsite
Waitomo TOP 10 Holiday Park
Whakaipo Campsite
Bowentown Beach Holiday Park

BAY OF PLENTY

Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday Park
Dickey Flat Campsite
Mid Okahu Road Campsite
Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Opotiki Holiday Park
Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park
Sanctuary Campsite
Verns Camp

GISBORNE

Anaura Bay Campsite
Anaura Bay Motor Camp
Tatapouri Motor Camp
Tatapouri Bay

MANAWATU-WANGANUI

Ashhurst Domain Motor Camp
Himatangi Beach Holiday Park
Kaimanawa Road Campsite
Mangaweka Campsite
Ohakune TOP 10 Holiday Park
Ohinepane Campsite
Piripiri Campsite, Pohangina Valley
Pohangina Base Campsite
Pokaka Mill Campsite
Simpsons Domain Campsite
Whanganui River TOP 10 Holiday Park
Foxton Top 10 Campsite

HAWKES BAY

Everetts Campsite
Hastings TOP 10 Holiday Park
Waikare River Mouth Campsite

WEST COAST

Carters Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park
Rainforest Retreat
Gillespies Beach Campsite
Goldsborough Campsite
Kōhaihai Campsite
Lyell Campsite
Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

TARANAKI

Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park
Hawera Holiday Park
New Plymouth TOP 10 Holiday Park
Oakura Beach Holiday Park

WELLINGTON

Bucks Road Campsite
Catchpool Valley Campsite
Corner Creek Campsite
Holdsworth Campsite
Kaitoke Regional Park
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Waikawa Campsite
Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Catchpool Valley Campsite

NELSON-MARLBOROUGH

Aussie Bay Campsite
Alexanders Holiday Park Picton
Butchers Flat Campsite
Cable Bay Campsite
Golden Bay Holiday Park
Havelock Holiday Park
Kawatiri Campsite
Kenepuru Head Campsite
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Mill Flat Campsite
Moawhitu Campsite
Nelson City TOP 10 Holiday Park
Nikau Cove Campsite
Nydia Campsite
Old McDonald's Farm Holiday Park
Okiwi Bay Holiday & Park Lodge
Tasman Holiday Parks
Pohara Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Quinney's Bush Camp
Rarangi Campsite
Robin Hood Bay Campsite
Smith's Farm Holiday Park
Teetotal Campsite

CANTERBURY

Rakaia River Holiday Park
Awaroa/Godley Head Campsite
Boyle Campsite
Farmyard Holiday Park Geraldine
North South Holiday Park
Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park
Kaikoura TOP 10 Holiday Park
Alpine-Pacific Motel & Holiday Park
Lake Middleton Campsite
Lake Taylor Campsite
Leithfield Beach Holiday Park
Loch Katrine Campsite
Mistletoe Flats Campsite
Omarama TOP 10 Holiday Park
Peketa Beach Holiday Park
Pioneer Park Campsite
Pines Holiday Park Hanmer Springs
Temple Campsite
Timaru TOP 10 Holiday Park
Wooded Gully Campsite
Alpine Pacific Motel & Holiday Park

OTAGO

Kakanui Camping Ground
Danseys Pass Campsite
Glencoe Campsite
Homestead Campsite
Kinloch Campsite Glenorchy
Macetown Campsite
Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park
Omakau Domain Camping Grounds
Purakaunui Bay Campsite
Papatowai Campsite
Skippers Campsite
St Bathans Domain Campsite
Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park
Queenstown Holiday Park & Motels Creeksyde
Tawanui Campsite
Trotters Gorge tracks
Twelve Mile Delta Campsite
Thomas's Catlins Lodge and Camp Ground
Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park

SOUTHLAND

Kingston TOP 10 Holiday Park
Mavora Lakes Campsite
Piano Flat Campsite
Te Anau TOP 10 Holiday Park

HAPPY CAMPING!

Information on campsites and further links were sourced from: https://www.kiwicamping.co.nz/community/best-bits/dog-friendly-campsites?fbclid=IwAR0jFjknXLqZDHIwUN1jIkGvFWtWF3D7w54ZpRaCkBT_Ya-3qCPlCJwicts