Best West Coast Campsites

This collection spans the length of New Zealand’s West Coast, featuring full-service holiday parks in Greymouth and Hokitika alongside remote Department of Conservation sites. Key locations include bases near the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, beachfront spots at Gillespies Beach, and the northern terminus of the Heaphy Track at Kōhaihai. Facilities vary from powered caravan sites and dump stations to basic coastal clearings, providing direct access to the region's rainforests, lagoons, and rugged Tasman Sea coastline.

Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park

Full-service holiday park with views of the Southern Alps, featuring powered sites and proximity to the Franz Josef Glacier access road.

Fox Glacier Top 10 Holiday Park

Holiday park offering powered sites and a sanitary dump station near Fox Glacier village and the Lake Matheson trailhead.

Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation

Beachfront camping on the Hokitika shoreline, located directly opposite the town's glow worm dell.

Seal Colony Top 10 Holiday Park

Located in Westport near the Cape Foulwind walkway, this park provides full caravan facilities and proximity to the local seal colony.

Greymouth Top 10 Holiday Park

Beachfront holiday park in Greymouth featuring hot tubs, a playground, and direct access to the Tasman Sea beach.

Hokitika'S Kiwi Holiday Park and Motel

Caravan and motorhome park with wheelchair-accessible facilities and Wi-Fi, situated near the Hokitika River.

Okarito Campground

Coastal campsite adjacent to the Okarito Lagoon, New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland, known for birdwatching and kayaking.

Lake Brunner Motor Camp

Located in Moana, this camp provides access to Lake Brunner for trout fishing and boating. Includes powered sites and laundry.

Kōhaihai Campsite

A Department of Conservation site at the mouth of the Kōhaihai River, marking the northern terminus of the Heaphy Track.

Gillespies Beach Campsite

Remote DOC campsite on the coast with views of the Southern Alps, located near historic gold mining ruins and walking tracks.

Gentle Annie

Seaside campground at the mouth of the Mōkihinui River, featuring an on-site café and proximity to the Old Ghost Road trail.

Cloud 9 Lifestyle Park

Elevated park near Hokitika offering views of the mountains and sea, equipped with powered sites and a dump station.

Haast Lodge & Motor Park

Located in South Westland, this park serves as a base for exploring the Haast Pass and the surrounding World Heritage area.

Charleston Motor Camp

Campsite near Constant Bay offering access to local limestone caves and West Coast rainforest walking tracks.

Greymouth Kiwi Holiday Park

Camping and caravan park located near the Greymouth floodwall, offering standard facilities and direct beach access.