Maitai Valley Camp

Maitai Valley Camp

Located just minutes from the city centre, we offer affordable camping in a bush-like setting with a variety of activities to suit your taste. Take a walk along the river, go mountain biking on the many trails in the surrounding hills, relax in the sauna, or take a dip in the nearby swimming hole.

About Maitai Valley Camp

A safe and welcoming place to stay, Maitai Valley Camp is located just 6 km from Nelson city centre and offers affordable camping in a peaceful, bush-like setting. It’s an ideal spot for families, couples, and travellers looking to relax close to nature while staying connected to the city.

Surrounded by beautiful heritage trees and riverside scenery, guests can enjoy a walk along the river, explore the surrounding hills by mountain bike, or cool off in the nearby swimming hole. For extra relaxation, guests can also enjoy the sauna located within the campground, operated by Ahi Mahi Sauna Nelson.

The camp is dog-friendly, so well-behaved dogs are welcome to stay with their owners. With easy access to Nelson’s shops, cafés, and attractions, Maitai Valley Camp makes a perfect base for exploring the region.

Come, relax, and enjoy everything the Maitai Valley has to offer.

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  • Communal kitchen
  • Wifi
  • Gas BBQ
  • Dump Station
  • Natural Swimming hole
  • On-site sauna (Ahi Mahi Sauna Nelson)
  • Dog friendly

Facilities

Shower

Shower

$2 for 6 minutes.
Washing machine

Washing machine

$2 per activation.
Gate

Gate

Current booking required.
Tents OK

Tents OK

Toilet

Toilet

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Camp sites

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Any unpowered camp site anywhere in E Block as indicated on the map. Individual sites are not allocated. There are 18 unpowered sites in E Block. Make sure your vehicle registration is loaded on your Penny profile, so our gate will open for you automatically.

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Caravan Storage

Caravan Storage

Caravan Storage is currently available in C Block at Maitai Valley Camp. This is for unattended storage; staying in your caravan is not permitted in this area.

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Cabin 3

Cabins

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Our cabins have a double bed plus bunk beds, sleeping a total of 4 people. Each cabin has a fridge and power. No kitchen or other ablutions; these can be found in the communal facilities. Please note: Our office closes at 8pm. For arrivals after 8pm, you must arrange cabin key collection by contacting us in advance. Also, make sure your vehicle registration is loaded on your Penny profile, so our gate will open for you automatically.

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Any powered camp site anywhere in D Block as indicated on the map. Individual sites are not allocated. There are 25 powered sites in D Block. Make sure your vehicle registration is loaded on your Penny profile, so our gate will open for you automatically.

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Location and Contact

Address

472 Maitai Valley Road
Maitai
Nelson 7010
New Zealand

Contact

Phone: 03 548 7729

Email: stay@maitaivalley.co.nz

Website: https://maitaivalley.co.nz/