Because we all know that Spring in New Zealand is beautiful but can be a bit breezy.

Spring, the season of lambs, daffodils, longer days and wind. The Wairarapa is beautiful at this time of year but it can get a bit breezy from time to time. We’ve gathered together our Top 10 tips for tent camping when it’s windy.

1. Check the weather forecast before you travel, if wind is forecast later in the day give us a call to see if you can set up early. We’ll help where we can.
2. Know your kit – check your tent’s wind rating, you get what you pay for and a cheap tent is less likely to withstand strong wind gusts.
3. A windbreak is your friend, you can use your car as a windbreak and our reception team will help you with a sheltered spot wherever possible.
4. Consider the size and shape of your tent – large, multi room family tents are great for space and comfort but tents that are lower to the ground will fare better in windy conditions.
5. Learn how to put your tent up properly – we’ve seen identical tents put up side by side on a windy day and it is easy to spot which one has been put up well.
6. Put your tent up with the smallest, lowest end facing into the wind.
7. If possible pitch your tent with the main door facing away from the wind.
8. Make sure you put your tent pegs in at a 45 degree angle and adjust the guy ropes to keep the fly taut – most damage happens to flapping tents.
9. Staying at a Holiday Park gives you the option of communal indoor spaces to escape the worst of the weather.
10. Finally, if all of that sounds like hard work we have a range of built accommodation from cabins to fully self-contained apartments, so that you can enjoy the holiday park experience comfortably in any weather.