
NZMCA & All Points Camping
We are excited to announce that we have now opened up our camping facilities to All Points Camping Club members.
You MUST hold a current NZMCA or All Points Camping Club membership to camp here, as well as a current electrical WOF if you wish to plug into our powered sites.
As a member of either NZMCA or All Points Camping Club, you can take advantage of our beautiful park-like grounds and all of our camping facilities. We are a private camp site, and as such we are not open to freedom campers or those who cannot provide proof of membership to either of these groups. Please don't be offended if you are turned away when unable to provide this proof.
Our grounds are expansive and have a variety of surfaces, masses of space and lots of large shade trees where you can park your motorhome or caravan, or pitch your tent.
There are plenty of historical buildings and features dotted around for you to explore. Our majestic grandstand is a feature of the landscape, as are the many sheds and equestrian arenas across the grounds.
We encourage all guests to enjoy the space we provide. Please be considerate of other guests and leave the grounds, facilities and your camp-site clean and tidy. Any unreasonable disturbances will not be tolerated.
Upcoming Events & Important notices
PLEASE NOTE - There will be times throughout the year where we hold major events. During these events some of our facilities may not be available - Any events that may impact our NZMCA and All Points members will be posted here, as well as on the noticeboard in our after-hours KIOSK at the grounds. We apologise for any inconvenience during these times and appreciate your understanding.
MONDAY FEBRUARY 24TH
MODEL A FORD RALLY - PUBLIC OPEN DAY
Free entry - All welcome
Over 100 vintage Model A Fords on display
Grass Gymkhana - 10am - 2pm
Food and coffee stalls
SATURDAY MARCH 8TH
YOUNG FARMERS EVENT + LAWNMOWER RACING
We have two events on this date that will be using several parts of the grounds.
Due to this, some parts of the grounds may not be available for motorhome parking and camping on this day.
All other facilities will be open as usual.
Thank you for your understanding.
Facilities
Dump Station - Please use our on-site dump station for all grey water and black water disposal. Do not empty waste water onto the ground, or into our toilets, showers, drains or basins.
Rubbish - Blue bins are provided near the dump station and outside the KIOSK for small amounts of household rubbish. Larger amounts of rubbish plus any recycling must be disposed of off-site at the local Masterton refuge center or taken with you when you vacate.
Toilets
Showers - Free for paying guests.
Laundry - Coin operated.
Powered sites and hard parking can be limited particularly in winter, so these are available on a first-come-first-served basis - we are unable to reserve individual powered sites or hard parks at this time.
We welcome dogs but they must be on a lead or tethered at all times. You may let them off lead for a good run in either of our two fenced ovals as long as they are fully supervised and under control.
We also host our local Wairarapa Farmers Market, Lion's Book Sale and Charity Garage Sale every Saturday morning for you to take advantage of - grab a fresh coffee or pastry and browse our local wares!
Things to do Around Town
Solway Showgrounds is a short distance from both downtown Masterton and the shopping hub at Kuripuni.
Kuripuni offers plenty of great eateries, a boutique cinema and lots of little specialist shops for you to browse through, plus a supermarket, chemist and post office.
Masterton is the largest settlement in the Wairarapa and offers lots of choice for shops, larger chain stores and places where you can get all manner of supplies.
The QE2 park offers great play areas for children, a miniature train, crazy golf, deer park, swing bridge, cafe, skate park, BMX track and the beautiful lake where you can hire the pleasure boats.
If you would like to travel further afield, Wairarapa offers lots of tourist attractions - please feel free to ask at reception for recommendations or visit the website Destination Wairarapa.
How to Register
We are open to NZMCA and All Points Camping Club members 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Just rock on up and book in with us at our main grounds office 10am - 3pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
After hours booking is available at the KIOSK located next to the Grandstand - just turn right after entering our main gates from York/Fleet Streets - you can't miss it! You can also book here via our website - just click the BOOK NOW option in the menu at the top of this page.
$7.00 per adult per night
(Children under 18 FREE)
PLUS $10.00 additional per night per vehicle for powered site.
We look forward to seeing you here at our beautiful historic grounds!
Events
If you are holding an event such as a rally or meet up, Solway Showgrounds offers an ideal location.
Please contact us to find out how we can help you make your event extra special.
Get Involved
If you would like to get involved, why not consider becoming a member of the A&P Association?
You can help shape the future of our awesome venue!