When can I check in and check out of Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park?

Camping and caravan Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Depart by: 10:30 a.m. Read more

How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park?

From $29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park

From $29 For 1 night, 2 adults 1 review

Sites by the Waianakarua River (added by manager 08 Nov 2022)

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Non-powered sites (added by manager 04 nov 2022)

Powered sites by the playground (added by manager 04 nov 2022)

Waianakarua river next to the camping ground (added by manager 03 nov 2022)

Family holiday park bordering the Waianakarua River in North Otago
A 15-minute drive to Moeraki Boulders; Blue Penguin Colony 20 minutes
Farm animals on site; communal kitchen, dining room and lounge

Feel like losing yourself among rare specimen trees on a 25-acre farm? At forested Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park, you’re bordering the Waianakarua River in North Otago, and you can wake up to the sound of birdsong, go wild swimming off the beach backed by cliffs, or escape on foot – any doggy guests can accompany you on your adventures – into the surrounding hilly landscapes. A stay at neatly landscaped Riverside Haven Lodge also puts you close to Oamaru (20 minutes’ drive), known for its historic buildings, penguin colony and 19th-century architecture that has seen the town become the hub of New Zealand steampunk, as well as the bizarre spherical boulders scattered on Moeraki beach (15 minutes). Riverside Haven has plenty of wide-open space, with a playground for youngsters and lots of cuddly farm animals for them to befriend. And talking of the kids, family-friendly facilities include a full laundry facility and shared bathrooms, plus a communal kitchen, dining room and lounge in case the weather isn’t playing nicely, and a communal fire pit for days when it is. There’s also a huge magazine and book collection on tap, and plenty of information on this scenic corner of South Island, including a guide to the best restaurants in the area.

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Please note

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
A charge of $2.00 applies for the use of the shower.
Facilities/activities including laundry are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
Reception is unmanned after 10:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
A cable measuring at least 2 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.
Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

All in all excellent couple of days

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	10
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	8
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	8

Richard B. Jan 2023

Powered grass and gravel site

Liked: Tranquility setting and quality shower block

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Large (51-200 sites)

Very large (over 200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park

2328 Herbert-Hampden Road

Herbert

Otago

New Zealand

9495

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland NZST (GMT+12:00)

GPS

-45.25385°N
170.794°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Go fishing in the Waianakarua River edging the holiday park, start your exploration of the area in Herbert Forest, or discover further afield by bike. Follow a couple of sections of the Alps to Ocean Cycle Trail through some of South Island’s most spectacular scenery, which passes through Oamaru (20 minutes’ drive) on its way north towards Aoraki – also known as Mount Cook. Birdwatching aficionados can visit the Blue Penguin Colony near Oamaru – best seen in the evening when the penguins come in from the sea. During the day, tours are available to see penguins in their nesting boxes. To see more of these comical penguins, visit the Yellow-eyed penguin breeding site at Moeraki (15 minutes), the largest colony in North Otago. Walk from Moeraki Lighthouse down to Katiki Point (both 20 minutes), where fur seals get together for a spot of basking in the sun. While you’re at Moeraki, be sure to see the bizarre boulders on the beach. All are of different sizes, with some weighing several tonnes. Thought to be up to 65 million years old, you can wander freely among them, or check them out from the café and gift shop overlooking the sand.

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Pitches

A cable measuring at least 2 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

Extras

A charge of $2.00 applies for the use of the shower.

Admission

At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Dogs

A valid vaccination certificate must accompany your dog.

Safety

Barbecues are permitted but must be raised off the ground and attended by an adult at all times.

General

Bookings are nominative and non-transferable.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 2 day(s) of arrival.

Occupancy

Bookings must not consist of more than 2 different households.

Dogs

Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Extras

Facilities/activities including laundry are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.

Safety

Firearms are not permitted.
Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

Occupancy

Group bookings of 4 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Taxes

Local city/eco tax is included in the rate.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Vehicles

Only one car is to be parked by the pitch. Extra vehicles must be parked in the designated area.

Safety

Only one parent/child pair at a time may use each structure in the play area.

Coronavirus

Onsite entertainment will not be offered due to restrictions imposed by the coronavirus outbreak.

Safety

Please do not touch or feed the animals.

Pitches

Please note, pup tents are to be used for storage purposes only. Guests may not use them for sleeping.

General

Please note that the toilet/shower facilities are unisex.
Protective masks must be worn at all times in common areas.
Public areas are non-smoking.
Radio, music and TV players must be kept at a low volume. Car doors and boots must be closed quietly.

Reception

Reception is open from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. between 01/12 and 11/06.
Reception is unmanned after 10:30 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Arrivals and departures

Units will be allocated on arrival.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must leave the premises by 8 p.m..
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

Pitches

You must follow the management directives when pitching your tent/unit and related equipment.

Payment terms

Does Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park? Go fishing in the Waianakarua River edging the holiday park, start your exploration of the area in Herbert Forest, or discover further afield by bike. Follow a couple of sections of the … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park?

Camping and caravan

Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Depart by: 10:30 a.m.

Read more
How much does it cost to stay at Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park? From $29 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.