Punakaiki Beach Camp

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this beachfront Punakaiki campground

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Double room with Shared Bathroom
On the beach, black sand
Family room with shared Bathroom | Garden view
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Double room with Shared Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking included
  • Outdoor Space
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5 Owen Street, Punakaiki, 7873
  • Place, Punakaiki Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pororari River Track
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pancake Rocks
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Westport (WSZ)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Family room with shared Bathroom

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Kitchen cabin with Shared Bathroom

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quad room with Shared Bathroom

  • 108 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Punakaiki

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Punakaiki Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Pororari River Track with a stay here. Also, Pancake Rocks is within half a mile (1 km) and Paparoa National Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Punakaiki Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pororari River Track - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pancake Rocks - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Paparoa National Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Westport (WSZ) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pancake Rocks Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Punakaiki Beach Hut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jacobs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bach Espresso - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Punakaiki Beach Camp

Enjoy the free parking at this beachfront Punakaiki campground
Punakaiki Beach Camp offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Punakaiki campground is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
Punakaiki Beach Camp offers 15 accommodations. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On a black sand beach

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Location highlights

  • In a national park

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 15 units
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Punakaiki Beach Camp, 5 Owen Street, Punakaiki.]
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

Punakaiki Beach Camp Campsite
Punakaiki Beach Camp Punakaiki
Punakaiki Beach Camp Campsite Punakaiki

Frequently asked questions

How close is Punakaiki Beach Camp to the airport?

Punakaiki Beach Camp is 36.6 mi (60-min drive) away from the Westport (WSZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Punakaiki Beach Camp?

As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Punakaiki Beach Camp on Oct 5, 2025 start from $68.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Punakaiki Beach Camp have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Punakaiki Beach Camp.

How close is Punakaiki Beach Camp to the beach?

This campground is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Punakaiki Beach Camp offer free breakfast?

Punakaiki Beach Camp does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Punakaiki Beach Camp?

No, there is no casino at this campground.

What time is check-in at Punakaiki Beach Camp?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Punakaiki Beach Camp?

This campground offers free self parking.

Does Punakaiki Beach Camp have a pool?

Punakaiki Beach Camp does not have a pool.

Does Punakaiki Beach Camp have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this campground.

How close is Punakaiki Beach Camp to downtown Punakaiki?

Punakaiki Beach Camp is 0.1 mi away from Punakaiki.