Waimate
accommodation
Base yourself here while you explore Waimate.
There’s a mix of motels, cabins, camping spots and rural stays, whether you’re here for a night or a few days.
Waimate is also an NZMCA-friendly town, with facilities that make it easy for motorhome travellers to stop and stay. You can park up and get around town easily on foot.
If you’ve got time, head inland to the Waitaki Valley where you can camp beside the lakes. It’s popular over summer for swimming, fishing and boating.
Accommodation options
Take a look at some of the district’s commercial accommodation options below.
For home stays and short-term rentals, try Airbnb or search Waimate accommodation online.
Council campgrounds
Waimate District Council manage and run some of the best camping in the district, including in parks and reserves and at the Waimate Lakes.
Morven Camping Ground
The camping ground is managed by the Morven Domain Board. There are 12 power sites and 50+ non power sites. Toilets and kitchen. No showers. Domain and tennis courts available to use.
Fees and charges: Powered and non-powered sites, per person, per night $10.00
Address: 23 Morven Beach Road
Phone: Julie Proffitt 03 689 4938 or 027 694 9565
Kelceys Bush Holiday Park
This unique park offers nature at its best, nestled in the Hunter Hills next to native bush. Ocean and forest views. Cabins, tourist flats, caravan and tent sites.
Address: Upper Mill Road, Waimate
Phone: 03 689 8057
Glenavy’s Waitaki River Motor Camp
Easy, affordable stay with powered and non-powered sites, cosy cabins and tidy shared facilities set in park-like grounds.
Walk to the river, grab a bite nearby or settle in and relax. NZMCA and Gold Card discounts available.
Address: 7-9Cherry Avenue, Glenavy
Phone: 03 689 2856
Gunn's Bush Camp
Tucked into native bush just out of town, this spot’s set up for groups who want space to spread out and switch off.
Sleeps up to 104 in bunk rooms, with a shared kitchen, hall, bathrooms and plenty of lawn for camping and games.
Address: 36 Gunns Bush Road
Phone: 027 688 0945
Motorhome friendly
We’re a motorhome friendly district - and that’s official.
The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association has approved the whole district under the motorhome-friendly scheme.
There is a public dump facility at 26 Studholme Street, Waimate.
Kelceys Bush, Knottingley Park & St Andrews Domain also have dump stations.
The NZMCA also have a camp in Waimate that is exclusive for their members.