camping
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Topic: camping
Posted By: lizzle
Subject: camping
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 7:29pm
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so we've decided as we aren't going to aus or raro these xmas holidays, that we will go camping (that and we made a "tent" in the lounge that the kids wanted to sleep in)
So now what? I am pretty sure I read last year that the decent (read: cheap) campsites get booked out pretty well in advance so we are looking for recommendations. We are in palmy so thinking not too far away - and a camping site (on the lookout for a cheap family tent too, if you know anyone selling) Any recommendations for a nice family friendly (possibly on the beach) camping grounds? |
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Posted By: linda
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 7:49pm
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We go to Kennedy Park which has tent sites. Great facilities for the kids but not sure of the cost as we tend to stay in a villa. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
Alex 6 and Harry 8 |
Posted By: Snappy
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 7:59pm
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Oh yes I second kennedy park, its great there. There is quite a bit to do around Napier as well.
Also Lake Ferry is great, but thats quite far I guess. |
Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 8:02pm
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Depends what sort of camping you want! Probably a good idea to start easy and go to a motor camp type place with kitchens and powered sites.
I grew up in Palmy and we used to go to http://www.waitarerebeachcamps.co.nz/ - Waitarere Beach . On the same stretch of coast there's Foxton and http://www.himatangibeachholidaypark.co.nz/ - Himatangi . Or go the direction suggested by Linda, there's bound to be lots of camping grounds in Hawkes Bay. If you're prepared to go the whole hog, cook on gas etc then it's really cheap to go somewhere like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinegar_Hill,_New_Zealand - Vinegar Hill which is a really pretty spot (although be warned, over Christmas/New Year the camp is 'camp' iygwim!). ------------- 
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |
Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 10:09pm
Kennedy Park is absolutely awesome I love that place and can not wait till we can take our own little one there  Here is a http://www.kennedypark.co.nz/accommodation/powered-and-non-powered-sites/ - Linky to their prices for tent and campervan sites  Definately recommend there and napier is sooo nice at summer, plus you have splash planet in Napier which is great too!------------- 
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Posted By: NewPhoenix
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 11:48pm
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Posted By: Lexidore
Date Posted: 28 June 2009 at 11:49pm
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Kmart quite often have really good specials on tents, I was going to buy one not long ago that was a 6 person for $100, didn't end up getting it though due to other bills but might be worth checking out -------------
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Posted By: james
Date Posted: 29 June 2009 at 7:33am
aww yay we are going camping at the end of the year soo cool its the frist time i have ever been camping  ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: LeahandJoel
Date Posted: 29 June 2009 at 8:32am
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The last couple of years we have gone to a top 10 place in Taupo, was I think about 50 something a night for a powered site. We bought a new tent for $600 but its a really big one that could if you packed them in like sardines sleep 15 (I think) Kids had a great time and there is a pool and a big covered bouncy pillow and heaps of room for running around...the facilities are nice and clean and there is heaps to do close by. -------------  
 
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Posted By: weegee
Date Posted: 29 June 2009 at 8:50am
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Oh yeah Lisa, the pool at the Top 10 in Taupo is AWESOME! -------------
Mum to JJ, 4 July 2008 & Addie, 28 July 2010 |