Pigeon Bay Camping Ground, operated by Christchurch City Council, offers classic back-to-basics Kiwi camping at 74 Wharf Road, Pigeon Bay, on Banks Peninsula. There are no showers, kitchen or power at the site — just a fantastic location on the edge of a sheltered swimming beach with a nearby jetty for water sport activities.
Campsites come in a variety of settings, from larger areas suited to groups of families and friends through to more secluded, private spots for campervans. For kids, the ground has a tennis court, a playground, and a safe beach that's ideal for swimming. Sites must be booked and paid for online before arrival to secure a spot.
Being on Banks Peninsula, Pigeon Bay is close to public reserves that preserve pockets of the area's original plant and bird diversity, many with short walks and picnic spots easily accessible near the Summit Road.
Pigeon Bay Camping Ground, run by Christchurch City Council, offers what the site calls classic Kiwi camping — a genuinely back-to-basics experience at 74 Wharf Road, Pigeon Bay, on Banks Peninsula.
There are no showers, kitchen or power at Pigeon Bay. What the camping ground offers instead is a fantastic location, sitting right on the edge of Pigeon Bay itself, with a sheltered swimming beach and a nearby jetty for water sport activities.
Campers can choose from a variety of settings depending on what they're after — larger areas suited to groups of families and friends camping together, or more secluded, private spots for those travelling by campervan. Sites must be booked and paid for online ahead of arrival to secure a place.
For families, the camping ground includes a tennis court, a playground and a safe beach that's ideal for swimming, giving kids plenty to do without needing to leave the site. Other on-site facilities include toilets, a boat ramp and boat parking, making it a convenient base for anyone wanting to get out on the water.
Banks Peninsula was once home to a rich mosaic of plant and bird species, and while human interference has changed much of the landscape, a number of public reserves still preserve pockets of that original diversity. Many of these reserves sit close to the Summit Road and are easily accessible, with short walks and great picnic spots worth exploring during a stay.
Pigeon Bay Camping Ground is located at 74 Wharf Road, Pigeon Bay, and can be contacted directly by phone. Bookings and payments are made online ahead of your stay.
With its sheltered beach, nearby jetty, kid-friendly facilities and genuinely back-to-basics approach, Pigeon Bay Camping Ground offers a simple, scenic camping experience for families, groups and campervan travellers exploring Banks Peninsula.