Orange Sheep Campervan Park is a great choice for travelers exploring the west coast of the South Island, particularly those visiting Franz Josef Glacier. The park offers affordable and well-equipped accommodations, making it an ideal place to stay while waiting out the weather or simply relaxing amidst the rainforest with stunning mountain views. Visitors can enjoy various amenities such as parking lots with tables and chairs, bathrooms with hot showers and hair dryers, a well-equipped kitchen, and ample recycled bins.
Why you should go
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Convenient location near Franz Josef Glacier with easy access to village amenities
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Affordable rates with inclusive amenities like free wifi, hot showers, BBQ sites
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Clean facilities including hot showers, toilets, laundry services
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Lovely campground! It’s spacious and set in beautiful surroundings. Some spots even have picnic tables, which is a nice touch. I really liked the individual bathroom cabins. The kitchen facilities could be better — some equipment was missing — but luckily we had brought our own. The owner/host was also very friendly!
Really beautiful campground! We loved the facilities (even though the rain prevented us from being able to enjoy them to the fullest!). Reception was really friendly and quick and easy to check in.
It’s clear that love has gone into making this campground, love the little decor touches and so nice to feel tucked away inside the forest. Would happily come back if i’m back in FJ! 🐑
Unfortunately, our experience wasn’t very pleasant. During our stay in Franz Josef, there were heavy rainfalls, so we were hoping to check in, get warm, cook a meal, charge our devices, and just relax somewhere indoors — since we were traveling in a campervan.
However, reality hit us hard. The amenities closest to our spot included a “lounge room,” which we expected to be a cozy place to stay dry, but it turned out to be a tiny hut that could barely fit two people — and there were already two guests inside who looked like they had settled there permanently. The nearby cooking area was also very small and completely open, with only a roof above your head.
When we walked over to the main area, we found a proper-ish indoor kitchen, but even there, there were no doors that could be closed, and the dining space was completely open-air — again, just a roof and nothing else to protect you from the rain. Frustrated, we eventually returned to our van and decided to book different accommodation, because in that kind of weather it simply wasn’t possible to stay there comfortably (at least not in a campervan).
Other than that, the area itself looked okay — the toilets and showers were fine, and the Wi-Fi was decent but nothing great. I honestly believe that in good weather this place could be quite nice, but unfortunately, we didn’t get to experience it that way.
I really don’t like leaving negative reviews, but I hope the Orange Sheep team takes this as constructive feedback and can work something out — because the place truly has great potential.
Lovely campground! It’s spacious and set in beautiful surroundings. Some spots even have picnic tables, which is a nice touch. I really liked the individual bathroom cabins. The kitchen facilities could be better — some equipment was missing — but luckily we had brought our own. The owner/host was also very friendly!
Really beautiful campground! We loved the facilities (even though the rain prevented us from being able to enjoy them to the fullest!). Reception was really friendly and quick and easy to check in.
It’s clear that love has gone into making this campground, love the little decor touches and so nice to feel tucked away inside the forest. Would happily come back if i’m back in FJ! 🐑
Unfortunately, our experience wasn’t very pleasant. During our stay in Franz Josef, there were heavy rainfalls, so we were hoping to check in, get warm, cook a meal, charge our devices, and just relax somewhere indoors — since we were traveling in a campervan.
However, reality hit us hard. The amenities closest to our spot included a “lounge room,” which we expected to be a cozy place to stay dry, but it turned out to be a tiny hut that could barely fit two people — and there were already two guests inside who looked like they had settled there permanently. The nearby cooking area was also very small and completely open, with only a roof above your head.
When we walked over to the main area, we found a proper-ish indoor kitchen, but even there, there were no doors that could be closed, and the dining space was completely open-air — again, just a roof and nothing else to protect you from the rain. Frustrated, we eventually returned to our van and decided to book different accommodation, because in that kind of weather it simply wasn’t possible to stay there comfortably (at least not in a campervan).
Other than that, the area itself looked okay — the toilets and showers were fine, and the Wi-Fi was decent but nothing great. I honestly believe that in good weather this place could be quite nice, but unfortunately, we didn’t get to experience it that way.
I really don’t like leaving negative reviews, but I hope the Orange Sheep team takes this as constructive feedback and can work something out — because the place truly has great potential.
Consider visiting during off-peak times to avoid congestion at the dump station
If cooking in your camper van is preferred due to limited kitchen space at the site
Non-powered sites are usually available without prior booking
Explore nearby attractions like Westland Tai Poutini Visitor Center and Waiho hot tubs within walking distance from the campsite
Reviews
Orange Sheep Campervan Park in Franz Josef is highly praised for its convenient location, friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities including hot showers and toilets, well-maintained sites with water hookups, laundry services, and a cozy rainforest setting. Guests appreciate the owner's hospitality and personalized touches like sheep jokes in the washrooms. The campsite offers a good mix of powered and non-powered sites suitable for various vehicles, making it an ideal base for exploring the glaciers. Visitors also enjoy the proximity to local attractions like the Westland Tai Poutini Visitor Center and easy access to activities such as skydiving and helihiking on Franz Josef glacier.
Lovely campground! It’s spacious and set in beautiful surroundings. Some spots even have picnic tables, which is a nice touch. I really liked the individual bathroom cabins. The kitchen facilities could be better — some equipment was missing — but luckily we had brought our own. The owner/host was also very friendly!
Really beautiful campground! We loved the facilities (even though the rain prevented us from being able to enjoy them to the fullest!). Reception was really friendly and quick and easy to check in.
It’s clear that love has gone into making this campground, love the little decor touches and so nice to feel tucked away inside the forest. Would happily come back if i’m back in FJ! 🐑
Unfortunately, our experience wasn’t very pleasant. During our stay in Franz Josef, there were heavy rainfalls, so we were hoping to check in, get warm, cook a meal, charge our devices, and just relax somewhere indoors — since we were traveling in a campervan.
However, reality hit us hard. The amenities closest to our spot included a “lounge room,” which we expected to be a cozy place to stay dry, but it turned out to be a tiny hut that could barely fit two people — and there were already two guests inside who looked like they had settled there permanently. The nearby cooking area was also very small and completely open, with only a roof above your head.
When we walked over to the main area, we found a proper-ish indoor kitchen, but even there, there were no doors that could be closed, and the dining space was completely open-air — again, just a roof and nothing else to protect you from the rain. Frustrated, we eventually returned to our van and decided to book different accommodation, because in that kind of weather it simply wasn’t possible to stay there comfortably (at least not in a campervan).
Other than that, the area itself looked okay — the toilets and showers were fine, and the Wi-Fi was decent but nothing great. I honestly believe that in good weather this place could be quite nice, but unfortunately, we didn’t get to experience it that way.
I really don’t like leaving negative reviews, but I hope the Orange Sheep team takes this as constructive feedback and can work something out — because the place truly has great potential.
Great Campervan park located in Franz Josef. Conveniently situated for exploring the area. Cheaper than any other sites in the town (20$ for an unpowered site) and the guy in the reception was very helpful, letting us extend our stay with no problems.
It was Nice to have privates screened spots so didn’t feel like there was anyone else camping on top of us. Great to have some clean hot showers after a few days on the road. WiFi was good enough to stream videos.
There’s a good laundry located next to the park.
Terrible campsite, for so many reasons. No idea why there's so many 5* reviews! Here's the issues:
- Dump station area is far too small and congested
- No communcal clean water tap!! The campsite receptionist genuinely told us to use the tap by the dump station as clean water. Every other campsite leaves warning signs to not use this tap due to contamination. I honestly couldn't believe it.
- It feels like they deliberately hide the bins behind reception to stop people using them. Why?!
- Not suitable for large motorhomes. Extremely narrow roads with rocks everywhere and overgrown branches. This is the only campsite we stayed at that damaged our vehicle!
- Camping spaces far too close together.
- Reservation of sites is chaotic. You get to reserve your own once you arrive. Not logical. Benches were blocking loads of sites.
Good parts:
- Good location and pretty setting. That's basically it...
I really don't recommend this campsite if you have a large motorhome. It's far too stressful. Stay somewhere nicer with better facilities :)