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Feb 12, 2024 - 887 Views. A private campsite for one group on our farm in Hokitika. A stunningly beautiful property where you can meet our farm animals and have a campfire.

Blue Spur Farmstay - PRIVATE CAMP SITE - Hokitika

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https://www.hipcamp.com/en-AU/d/new-zealand/camping/all

 is an online marketplace company that offers outdoor stays and camping experiences via a website and mobile app. Private landowners primarily list campsites, glampsites, RV spaces, cabins for users to discover and book based on listing type, location, landscape, activities offered, and amenities. In addition to offering overnight stays on private land, Hipcamp also displays real-time availability, details, user reviews, and user photos of public campgrounds in national parks.

The app isn't currently able to be downloaded in Aotearoa/NZ but you can still easily search and book via the website. 


Hipcamp has some really stunning campsites listed in New Zealand and around the world. If you are searching for something really special and private, give Hipcamp a go. It is still in it's infancy here in NZ so there are only a few listings at time of writing this. Keep an eye out for new listings being added.

This is an app only site. You get a limited free trial then you have to pay a subscription.

"New Zealand's largest database of campgrounds, caravan parks, backpacker hostels, points of interest, dump stations, visitor information centres, water taps, toilets, showers, and more."

"No phone signal? No worries! Simply download the content to your device before you go and you'll have it in the palm of your hands, no matter where you are!

Plan your next adventure using the WikiCamps Trip Planner. Create unlimited trips, add multiple locations, notes, and custom map pins."

Another app only site. Has the usual features like offline map options, dumpstations, walks , DoC sites, places of interest etc.

"The top legal New Zealand camping locations on your phone or tablet. Camping NZ features Offline Maps, so you can find camping locations, free of restrictions from NZ's poor and expensive internet. This app gives you Freedom!

• The Official NZ Camping Map - in association with local councils, the Responsible Camping Forum, Department of Conservation, i-SITE and Tourism NZ.

• Full offline capability with maps and detailed information.

• Backed by over 101,000 independent Rankers reviews.

• Over 1,400 campsites included and almost 6000 points of interest across Aotearoa.

• Legal camping locations - free and paid - if it shows on this app then you're welcome to stay.

• From remote freedom camping sites to full-facility holiday parks.

• Filter for Top Ranked holiday parks, DOC and free sites based on thousands of Rankers reviews.

• Full details, photos, rules and pricing for each camping location.

• Includes all public and holiday park dump stations.

• Traveller's essentials like fuel, supermarkets, playgrounds and free water.

• Shows all i-SITE, DOC visitor centres and regional tourism hubs.

• Includes activities and walking tracks with extensive details including reviews, Maori and colonial history, geology, flora and fauna and more.

• Includes even more point of interests - quality free WiFi, supermarkets etc.

• Find local goodies like markets, roadside stalls and farm gate produce.

• Save your favourites to the map.

• Improve the app with your photos and reviews.

• Proudly designed and developed in Aotearoa NZ."

Campable is a free app and website platform. This platform focuses on sites on private land like farms, vinyards etc.

"Find unique camping sites, meet locals, and experience the real New Zealand! Campable facilitates campers and motorhome travellers to stay on private property camping sites including; vineyards, working farms, sports clubs, resorts and more. You can book in advance or whilst travelling. You can also filter camp sites based on your preferences and needs such as power, water, WIFI or animal friendly.

Payment is via the Stripe platform giving you bank level security."

"The first thing to do on Campable - explore. Campable's map view allows you to scroll around the country, so you can browse campsites by location.

All you need to do is decide where you want to visit, scroll to that area on the map, and check out all the different sites where you could stay. You can also search locations in the search bar - because not everyone knows exactly where Kaikoura is.

Part of the reason that staying on a Campable site is so special is that you’re on private property, staying with locals where they live and work. At the same time, this means that you need to be mindful of your Hosts and their property, and remember that each site will be different. With that in mind, here are a few things to remember.

Basically - don't do it! Most people don't need to be told this, but the small minority who do give everyone else a bad name.

If you stay on a site that is for self-contained vehicles, this means you are expected to use the toilet and shower in your motorhome - don’t use your Host’s property as a litter box. (I think we can agree that no one likes to discover someone else’s poop!)

If your Host has a toilet, shower, rubbish disposal or other facilities that they have made available, please be sure to leave everything clean and as you found it.

How To Find The Best Campsites In New Zealand/Aotearoa

Are you looking for somewhere a bit different and less crowded to stay on your camping trip around New Zealand? Here are a few suggestions of apps and websites to try out, in no particular order...

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Crooked Mile Cottage – Family-Friendly Historic Holiday House in Hokitika. Across from the beach, sleeps up to 8, walking distance to cafés etc. 

Crooked Mile Cottage - Classic Kiwi Beach Stay

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Blue Spur Farmstay Eco-home Hokitika, see animals!

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Stay on a farm!  Blue Spur Eco Farmstay Hokitika. Sustainable eco-friendly farmstay in Hokitika, New Zealand.

Stay on a farm!  Blue Spur Eco Farmstay Hokitika

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A private campsite for one group on our farm in Hokitika. A stunningly beautiful property where you can meet our farm animals and have a campfire.

Blue Spur Farmstay - PRIVATE CAMP SITE

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2 PRIVATE BEDROOMS - STAY ON A FARM 10min to town.

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Stay on a farm! Blue Spur Eco Farmstay Hokitika. Sustainable eco-friendly farmstay in Hokitika, New Zealand.

Pounamu Room - Blue Spur Farmstay

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Gold Nugget Hut is a beautiful little upcycled, off-grid (non-powered) cabin perfect for a couple wanting a private glamping experience.

GOLD NUGGET HUT - Blue Spur Farmstay

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We offer a friendly and warm space that is quite different from a hotel experience. We want guests to feel comfortable and at home in the spaces we have set up. Our listings really appeal to folks who love character homes, enjoy art on the walls and vintage/retro furniture.

We have both traveled extensively.

We absolutely love living here in Hokitika. It has a wonderful community - we are a really eclectic bunch. The scenery is wild and stunning and the history is fascinating. 

I'm busy running our farm as well as working. We look forward to meeting our guests and are always happy to help you plan activities here on the West Coast - rain or shine - it is a fantastic place to be.

How To Find The Best Campsites In New Zealand/Aotearoa

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