"I think we're starting to see some good results from our procedures and what we have on offer because people today tend to be booking more by review. More and more people are reading our good reviews online and deciding to stay with us."
Nina Kyle, manager of Greytown Campground, said she had also been forced to turn away some visitors seeking powered sites and the holiday season so far had been "pretty good".
"Regulars have come back for their annual summer jaunt and they've been with us for up to a week but there's also been a few who have come through and stayed just the night on their way somewhere else. It's been busy."
Vacancies were now open for the remainder of the holiday break, she said, including tent and powered sites. Cabins at the site were managed by the territorial authority but were not available to rent.
Reuben Raihania Tipoki, manager of the Lake Ferry Holiday Park, said the South Wairarapa campground had been popular and New Year rainfall had not really dented what is a traditionally busy time at the site. "People know the weather's great here from Boxing Day and that's when they all started flooding in. Everyone's been having a jolly old time, the fishing's been really good and because we're a family-focused place, it's been really rather busy."
Mr Tipoki said the cabins had been full since Thursday but a southerly turn in the weather had led to a single cabin vacancy and vacancies in the tent and powered sites.
"A few tenters packed up but I don't think it was the rain. We've never had to turn anyone away -- I'd put them up in my yard if I had to -- but on New Year's eve we were certainly very, very packed."
Mr Tipoki said expected more visitors this week and for the rest of summer at weekends.
