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Punakaiki Beach Camp

2.0 star property
Beachfront campground in Punakaiki with free parking

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On the beach, black sand
Property grounds
Quad room with Shared Bathroom
Quad room with Shared Bathroom | Mountain view
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Family room with shared Bathroom | Terrace/patio

Family room with shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 14 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Standard Room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 12 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Kitchen cabin with Shared Bathroom

Kitchen cabin with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Toaster
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 12 sq m
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double room with Shared Bathroom

Double room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Studio
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quad room with Shared Bathroom | Mountain view

Quad room with Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 10 sq m
  • Studio
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Owen Street, Punakaiki, 7873

What's nearby

  • Punakaiki Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pororari River Track - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Pancake Rocks - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Paparoa National Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coast Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Crafts & Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wild Coast Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Punakaiki Beach Camp

Beachfront campground in Punakaiki with free parking
Along with laundry facilities, this smoke-free campground has a garden and barbecue grills. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Accommodations offer refrigerators and showers.
Punakaiki Beach Camp offers 15 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (mini)

Bathrooms

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • In a national park

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 15 rooms
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Punakaiki Beach Camp, 5 Owen Street, Punakaiki.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Punakaiki Beach Camp Campsite
Punakaiki Beach Camp Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beach Camp Campsite Punakaiki

Frequently asked questions

Is Punakaiki Beach Camp pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Punakaiki Beach Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Punakaiki Beach Camp?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Punakaiki Beach Camp?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Punakaiki Beach Camp located?

Situated on the beach, this campground is within a 5-minute walk of Punakaiki Beach and Pororari River Track. Pancake Rocks and Paparoa National Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Punakaiki Beach Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot. We loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a beautiful spot! We were in the riverside cabin, absolutely stunning! Beautiful 360° views from the campsite and just a quick stroll to get to the beach. Kayaks and paddle boards also nearby to rent for the river. Punakaiki is just a special place, sunshine or rain.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

VINITA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Calm and quiet place with beach less than a three minute walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute little cabin, waking distant to beach
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diane

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The cabin we stayed in had a very strong musty odour in the bedroom. We tried to sleep with all the windows open to alleviate the noxious smell. Ended up leaving at 0330 in the morning because the smell was so terrible! The beach was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little spot for exploring the area! Lovely cabin & great communal areas. Would recommend & love to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ross

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay , the cabin was new and had amazing views
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good position, cabin extremely small. No flyscreens and room filled with biting sandflies.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Incredible location, great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely hot water in the showers, close to the beach, lots of amenities. Great to be able to buy supper and coffee on site
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location of this place is absolutely stunning. We were very pleased with our little cabin also.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Owain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice spot to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Thankful for the option of a small cabin, as all the motels in the area were fully booked. Also, the coffee/eats/ice cream cart was wonderful. Really enjoyed the easy access to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Go for the cabins!
The cabins are amazing! The staff is friendly and the facilities are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bonus of food cart with whitebait fritters after 3pm. Cabins had tea and coffee but no milk. No supermarket in Punakaiki so bring food if you want to use kitchen in cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful spot. Right on the beach. Quiet with good camp facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location to Pancake rocks after we had travelled over Arthurs Pass. Council Caravan Park & our room was clean / tidy with all we required for one night. Lady at the desk was friendly & helpful.

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Unique stay, room is basic, pillows aren’t great. Wonderful atmosphere. Towels aren’t provided but front desk was nice and gave us some.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The outlook to the harekeke was beautiful. Native birds all around and a super bubbly and friendly receptionist who was genuinely happy to help.

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
the location was excellent and so close to the beach which was fantastic i loved the hiking close by and it was great having a food stall in the campground ive never seen that anywhere before, my only dislike if you had to by food at the shop at reception i thought it was quite expensive but it was needed
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Dhiraj

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is undoubtedly a beautiful location with high cliffs in the backdrop. The only let-down was the bugs and mosquitos. We all had bug bites. An advice, use ample OFF bug spray all over including on tight clothes, keep an antiseptic lotion handy, including Calamine ($10 value) just to mitigate the risk of infection and subdue the itch. This will enable you all to enjoy it in full. For blow holes, go at the time of high tide, as they only work best with high tide and ruff seas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Claire-Isabelle

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Les douches étaient très propres mais le logement et la literie très très moyens. Les photos de la publicité sont assez mensongères
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Suresh

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Floor had sand, linen had hairs, no towels were provided.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Wirklich sehr schöne Hütte am Rand des Camping-Platzes. Einziger Nachteil ist nur, dass halt Duschen und WC nicht dort sind, aber dafür mega schön und günstig.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierrette

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024