The Point Campsite

No availability at present on Pitchup.com 8.8 5 reviews
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  • Dog-friendly location on a fifth-generation family farm near Kaikōura
  • Walk to the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Seal Colony
  • Beach and seafood restaurant just a five minutes’ walk away
Spying with seals, whale watching and tucking into seafood… that’s a little taste of what’s in store on a visit to The Point Campsite. Based on a fifth-generation family farm on the Kaikōura Peninsula, this is a dog-friendly back to basics site in an excellent spot for all things coastal scenery and wildlife… Walk right from the peaceful grounds and onto the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway, which passes by the South Bay Reserve – it’s steep in parts, but overall, it's a relatively easy walk with spectacular views of the ocean, coast and mountains (a camera is an essential). The Kaikoura Seal Colony can be viewed just 20 minutes’ walk down the trail and in the other direction, it’s 40 minutes’ walk to get to Kaikoura Beach (40 minutes). There’s a seafood barbecue restaurant alongside Jimmy Armers beach, five minutes’ walk away, and many more dining options in Kaikōura – just what you need after a busy day on the trail. The site really does have an excellent location for relaxation and adventure, with spectacular scenery, friendly local hospitality, great bars and eateries nearby and some great New Zealand wildlife experiences. The site looks out over the coast and mountains and it’s right across from the beach – what else could you need from a back to basics site set in peaceful grounds? Well, maybe the true Kiwi experience of attending one of the local sheep shearing shows, according to the site owners.

Campground type

Camper sites 7
RV sites 7
Open all year
Opens
Please note
  • This park has no on-site toilet and shower facilities.

Languages spoken

English

Reviews

8.8

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The location…

Overall 6/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation 6
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 6
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: The location

Disliked: Pay only by cash

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Great spot to just turn up and booked online . Beautiful…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 4
Customer service 6
Child friendliness 6
Cleanliness 6
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Great spot to just turn up and booked online . Beautiful view by the sea and a handy port a loo .

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Easy to find. Was not cramped. Beach across the road. Owner was…

Overall 8/10
Location 8
Value for money 10
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 2
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 10
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: Easy to find. Was not cramped. Beach across the road. Owner was very friendly.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Friendly with a superb location

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi No rating
Angela P. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: This was our VERY first stop in a New Zealand campsite and what an introduction. Loved the honesty box system but the location, looking out over the ocean, was sensational. It didn’t matter that it rained all night!!! Weren’t expecting a toilet so that was welcome- although , campers, please note there are proper toilet facilities a little further up the road at the seal watching area (kaikura peninsula). Thanks for our introduction to camping at the ripe ages of 71 and 72!!!

Disliked: All good!

Recommend to friends Visit again

The position of the site. Amazing views.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 8
Accommodation No rating
Facilities / Activities 6
Customer service 8
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness No rating
Wifi No rating
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Primitive grass travel trailer campsite

Liked: The position of the site. Amazing views.

Disliked: We were lucky to get a level pitch but some of those who arrived later struggled.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Location

The Point Campsite

85 Fyffe Quay

Kaikoura

Canterbury

New Zealand

7300

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland +1200 (GMT+12:00)

GPS

-42.42114°N
173.70884°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Kaikoura Seal Colony (view the native seal colony): 20 minutes’ walk - Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter): 35 minutes - Kaikoura Beach: 40 minutes - Whale Watch Kaikoura (whale watching tours): five minutes’ drive - Seal Swim Kaikoura (snorkelling with seals): five minutes - Kaikoura Llama Trekking: 10 minutes - Lavendyl - Kaikoura Lavender Farm (lavender experience): 15 minutes - Mt Fyffe Carpark (hiking): 25 minutes - Clarence River Rafting: 40 minutes.

Offers

Conditions apply - see campsite type section for details

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Point Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Point Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Point Campsite? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Kaikoura Seal Colony (view the native seal colony): 20 minutes’ walk - Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter): 35 minutes - Kaikoura Beach: 40 minutes - Whale Watch … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Point Campsite?
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