From Tauranga follow State Highway 2, 33 km north to 149 Wharawhara Road; just 3 km from Katikati (R.D. 2; 3178). Phone 07 549 2158 or 0800 4 KNP KNP (4567567) sampsons@ihug.co.nz
This popular, clothes-free resort is owned and operated by Kevin & Joan Sampson. The excellent facilities include: a fully equipped kitchen and laundry as well as a pleasant sauna, spa and swimming pool complex. A small stream runs the length of the camping area. There are chalets, cabins and caravans for hire.
From Tauranga follow State Highway 2, 15 km towards Mt Maunganui, turning right into Girven Road at the Bayfair roundabout. Go 500 m north along Girven Road, then near Oceanbeach Road, turn right into Maranui Rd at the sign to Papamoa and go 700 m. 31 Maranui Rd, Mt Maunganui, 3116; info@boatshed-accommodation.co.nz Ph 07 572 1044, fax: 572 2092, mob 027 493 7325.
Your Hosts are Rae & Ken Whittle. These luxurious apartments are only 600 m from the popular 'nude zone' of Papamoa Beach. Spa pool available.
"Te Whare Rua Ra", Manawahe Rd; P.O. Box 476, Whakatane, 3158. 07 322 2052. bopsunclub@hotmail.com
This 5 hectare club is near Matata, sheltered by lovely bushland with pleasant bush walks. A clear mountain stream flowing through the grounds is dammed for swimming, canoeing and other water activities. There is plenty of room for camping, with some powered sites, a 4 ft deep pool, 9 hole mini-golf, a hot tub, concrete miniten court, grass volleyball court, swings, slides, seesaw and sand-pit. Other facilities include hot showers, flush toilets, and a clubhouse with lounge, kitchen and barbecue area.
From Opotiki on State Highway 2, go 15 km west, past Waiotahi Beach. Just as the highway turns inland watch for the bridge to the west, go across the Ohiwa Bridge then take the right fork out to Bryans Beach. Look for Ani's sign in the middle of the houses at 243 Ohiwa Beach Rd, R.D. Opotiki, 3198. Ph: 07 315 4782 or 027 474 8587, anit@xtra.co.nz
Ani's homestay has superior double and twin accommodation upstairs. The 'Hideaway' overlooks Bryans Beach, yet is completely private. It's only a one minute walk to the Ohiwa Spit beach.
"Rotota", P.O. (Te Kopia Rd), Box 1164, Taupo, 3351. Grounds: 07 333 7105. rotata_secretary@yahoo.com
Set in 12 hectares of bush and grass near Orakei Korako, on the shores of Lake Ohakuri, the club offers fishing, swimming, boating, yachting and water skiing in the lake. There is nude access to the surrounding forest, a natural hot water stream and waterfall, which is cool in the winter. But there is also and a perennial hot tub at the lake edge. Facilities include a clubhouse, wet-back for hot showers and both pit and flush toilets. Campers must be self-sufficient as there is no power. Drinking water is from a tank, with lake water used for other purposes.