BEST DOG FRIENDLY SPOTS BY REGION
We know furry friends are an important part of the family and are even better camping companions. From Beagles to Border Collies, Labradors to Terriers, there’s nothing quite like bringing your family pets on your camping adventures with you.
Luckily in New Zealand, numerous camping spots around the country welcome responsible pet owners with their dogs. We’ve compiled a list of dog-friendly campsites here for you to check out before planning your next family camping adventure with all your furry friends in tow! Some sites in this list require DOC dog permits and some Top 10 sites allow dogs in selected units.
NOTE Always familiarise yourself with a campsites guideline for bringing your dogs on site. Each campsite’s rules may differ, so you should always phone ahead of time to discuss your situation before arrival. Your dog should be well socialised and cared for at all times to maintain peace and a safe environment for all within any campsite.
Do you know of a campsite that’s not on our list? Please contact us to let us know!
📍 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
- Glinks Gully Campground & Kellys Bay Campground
Northland is ideal for beach-lovers. Just check leash rules for each beach before heading out.
📍 Auckland
- Clarks Beach Holiday Park
- Orere Point TOP 10 Holiday Park
- Piha Domain Motor Camp
- Muriwai Beach Campground
Muriwai is a favorite for scenic clifftop walks—but dogs must be on a leash near nesting gannets.
📍 Waikato & Central North Island
📍 Manawatu-Whanganui
📍 Nelson-Marlborough
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
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
Temuka Holiday Park
Wooded Gully Campsite
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
