Westport Kiwi Holiday Park & Motels

Very nice camp. Most sites are on gravel which is good if you get rain; tend to stay dryer. Very clean ablutions block. Only drawback is having to pay $2 for an 8min shower. Firstly - I'd never have an 8min shower, but if I'm paying for 8min then I will. Given the camp fees, I don't see the need to charge for showers. We are self contained, so I just showered in the caravan. Mini golf is fun. Was a bit disconcerting that sites aren't allocated when you book. It was pouring when we arrived and had trouble finding a site. Turned out one of the smallest vans in camp was on one of the big sites. This probably wouldn't happen if sites were allocated rather than "go find one". We would definitely come back though. Pet friendly and friendly staff.

Having just come from the Hokitika Kiwi Holiday park, which was superb, I had some expectation that the Westport equivalent would be similar. Alas we were disappointed. This park was quite rundown and liked more like a giant car park for Britz camper vans ( not occupied) than a holiday park. There was also a big contingent of road workers at the camp and there was a definite bitumen odour in the air. T he e “free” wifi advertised only gave you a half hour to check emails otherwise it was an A m additional $5 for 24 h. The showers were good and there was no extra charge however the base rate ($43 with an NZMCA discount was more expensive th an the Hokitika camp which was very much better. Overall a very average experience and we wouldn’t go again.