Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Kaiteriteri Beach - Official Page of the Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve
(2031)

Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve is an iconic outdoor coastal destination at the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park. Our 250-hectare Reserve includes the world-renowned Kaiteriteri Beach, Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, and Kaka Pa Historic Reserve. We are committed to sustainability, innovation, and delivering unforgettable visitor experiences while funding all operations independently through our commercial activities. With its famous golden sand beach and torquoise water, Kaiteriteri is perfectly situated as both a holiday destination, and as a base camp as you explore and visit the Abel Tasman National Park. For more information about Kaiteriteri, please visit our website:

https://experiencekaiteriteri.co.nz

Celebrating our very own tourism champion! 🍃 We’re incredibly proud to share that our People & Safety Manager, Craig Buc...
08/09/2026

Celebrating our very own tourism champion! 🍃

We’re incredibly proud to share that our People & Safety Manager, Craig Buckland, has been named a finalist for the Auckland Airport Tourism Industry Champion Award for the 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards. 🎉

Craig has dedicated almost three decades to New Zealand tourism, with a career built around looking after people, places and the environment.

Before joining Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve, Craig held a senior leadership role with Franz Josef Glacier Guides, where he managed more than 50 staff and oversaw the safety and experience of up to 75,000 visitors each year.

Working in the challenging and ever-changing glacier environment, Craig helped develop innovative health and safety systems to manage evolving risks and keep both staff and visitors safe. Many of the systems and standards he helped establish continue to influence operations on the West Coast today.

Throughout his career, Craig has also worked closely with tourism operators, iwi, government agencies and destination partners. His experience and knowledge remain highly valued across the industry, and he continues to generously share that knowledge with operators who turn to him for trusted advice and guidance.

Those who know Craig will know he isn’t one to seek the spotlight. He leads quietly, calmly and with genuine care, always looking for ways to make things safer, better and more sustainable for the people around him.

His love of the outdoors runs through everything he does, and he continues to show that caring for people and caring for the environment go hand in hand.

To us, Craig is a quiet and very deserving tourism hero, and we couldn’t be prouder to see his contribution recognised on the national stage.

Congratulations, Craig! 👏

Winners will be announced at the New Zealand Tourism Awards Dinner on Wednesday 4 November at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, following Tourism Summit Aotearoa.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa - TIA

Spring is officially here, and the school holidays aren’t far away! 🌸☀️Make the most of the break with a family escape t...
07/09/2026

Spring is officially here, and the school holidays aren’t far away! 🌸☀️

Make the most of the break with a family escape to Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve and take advantage of our Kids Camp Free deal at New Zealand’s Best Family Beach. 🌊

Pack the mountain bikes, walking shoes and your sense of adventure, then finish the day with a fresh fruit ice cream by the beach.🍦🚲

Campsites start from just $29.50 per night.⛺🚎

Book your school holiday stay today:
https://experiencekaiteriteri.co.nz/school-holidays-kids-camp-free

31/08/2026

The first day of Spring is here, and the beachfront views are looking delightful! 🌼🌿🌊

Park up the motorhome, watch the sunrise and enjoy your fresh cup of coffee with a seaside view! ☀️

See you at Kaiteriteri! 🏖️

👨WIN DAD A DAY OUT AT KAITERITERI! ⛳🍦☕Competition is now CLOSED. 🙂 Congratulations Sami Turner! 🎉 We’re celebrating Fath...
31/08/2026

👨WIN DAD A DAY OUT AT KAITERITERI! ⛳🍦☕

Competition is now CLOSED. 🙂 Congratulations Sami Turner! 🎉

We’re celebrating Father’s Day the best way we know how… with Dad jokes! 😂

Tell us your best (or worst!) Dad joke in the comments below and you’ll be in the draw to WIN Dad a day out at Kaiteriteri, gifted by our Kaiteriteri On The Spot Store!

🎁 The prize includes:
⛳ A round of mini-golf for the family
☕ A coffee voucher for Dad
🍦 A family ice cream prepaid card
🎁 Plus a bag full of Kaiteriteri goodies to take home!

So, give us your most cheesiest and eyeroll inducing Dad joke below. 👇

The winner will be chosen by our On the Spot Store crew, based on the most belly laughs! Make sure to give the store a follow at Kaiteriteri On The Spot Store. 🍦

Good luck!

Taking a moment to celebrate Pete and our amazing Facilities crew! 💙🌿 For those who don’t know Pete, he’s our Facilities...
26/08/2026

Taking a moment to celebrate Pete and our amazing Facilities crew! 💙🌿

For those who don’t know Pete, he’s our Facilities and Environment Manager and has been part of the Kaiteriteri team for the past three and a half years.

During that time, Pete has championed plenty of new ideas and initiatives alongside our Maintenance crew, much of which happens quietly behind the scenes to keep Kaiteriteri looking its best.

And there’s a lot to look after! Across our 250-hectare Reserve, you’ll find our campground, cabins, apartments, Mountain Bike Park, Kākā Point Historic Reserve, estuary, On the Spot Store, Waterfront Restaurant and, of course, our iconic golden beach.

From replenishing and caring for the beach to maintaining our grounds and natural environment, our Facilities crew plays a huge role in looking after this special place every day.

So, with Pete hanging up his hat and heading into retirement this Friday, we thought we’d share a few of those stories...

🌱 It turns out, the grass doesn’t just grow itself!

With thousands of campers enjoying our campground each year, our sites take a real hammering. Pete introduced new fertilising practices and invested in a seeder drill to establish new grass and core the campground sites to aerate the soil and improve drainage.

Every autumn and spring, our Facilities crew work their way around the campground, aiming to replenish each of our 437 campsites twice a year, when there isn’t a camper enjoying it, of course!

♻️ Then there’s Pete’s passion for sustainability.

Always looking for ways to reuse and recycle, Pete came across an old can crusher and decided it deserved a new life at Kaiteriteri.

It’s now a favourite at one of our recycling stations, particularly with the kids who love seeing just how flat they can squash their cans!

Those little cans have added up. To date, around two tonnes of aluminium cans have been sold, helping fund more than 600 native trees.

Across the campground, initiatives like these have also helped our team reduce annual refuse from 140,000kg to 112,000kg over five years.

🐟 Even fish frames have found a second life.

Pete established our fish composting project, combining discarded fish frames from the summer season, with winter tree pruning's from around the Reserve. Around six months later, the finished compost is now sold back to the community, with proceeds helping purchase even more native trees.

And when Pete isn’t busy finding the next clever solution, he’s the kind of person who will happily lend a hand wherever it’s needed, even if that means becoming the model for a photoshoot which our marketing team are very grateful for! 📸

This Friday marks Pete’s last day with us before he swaps his work cap and trusty bike for retirement with his lovely wife.

Pete, thank you for the ideas, care and energy you’ve brought to Kaiteriteri, and for everything you’ve contributed alongside our fantastic Facilities team.

We’re going to miss you around the Reserve. Enjoy that golden Tasman sunset, you’ve certainly earned it! 🫶🥹💙

Nelson Tasman locals, it’s your last week to get 10% off your Kaiteriteri stay! 🌊Make the most of your own backyard and ...
23/08/2026

Nelson Tasman locals, it’s your last week to get 10% off your Kaiteriteri stay! 🌊

Make the most of your own backyard and enjoy a little getaway before August wraps up. Explore the Abel Tasman by day, then return to Kaiteriteri and put your feet up at your cosy cabin or campsite. 🏠🌿

Even better, every booking comes with two Appleby Farms ice cream vouchers to enjoy during your stay! 🍦

To book, give our friendly team a call on 03 527 8010 and quote “Locals10” to receive 10% off your stay.

See you at the beach! 🏖️

19/08/2026

Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring! 🌼

Kaiteriteri looking beautiful no matter the season!

17/08/2026

Join us at the New Zealand Holiday Parks conference in Hamilton! 🚌 🏕️ 🏆

Holiday Parks New Zealand

Our 10% off Nelson Tasman locals deal is live for all of August! 🌊 Make the most of your own backyard by exploring the A...
14/08/2026

Our 10% off Nelson Tasman locals deal is live for all of August! 🌊

Make the most of your own backyard by exploring the Abel Tasman by day, then return to Kaiteriteri and put your feet up at your cosy cabin or campsite. 🏠🚌🌿

Even better, every booking comes with two Appleby Farms Ice Cream vouchers to enjoy during your stay.🍦

To book, give our team a call on 03 527 8010 and quote ‘locals 10’ to receive 10% off your stay. 📞

See you at the beach! 🏖️

https://experiencekaiteriteri.co.nz/locals-deal

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5 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road
Tasman
7197

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