Family friendly campsites in New Zealand
7 bookable campsites in New Zealand
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand- Family holiday park with access to Tāhunanui Beach on Tasman Bay
- Nelson five minutes’ drive; The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary 20 minutes
- Café and shared barbecues on site; playgrounds and games areas
Dickson Holiday Park
Thames, Waikato, New Zealand- Holiday park in historic gardens, five minutes’ drive from Thames
- Kauaeranga Valley trails, including Pinnacles Track, 40 minutes' drive
- Games room and basics store; shared kitchens and barbecue area
Kennedy Park Resort
Napier, Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand- Well-equipped family resort in the suburbs of Napier
- A five-minute drive from the beach and National Aquarium
- Pool complex, restaurant and lots of kids' activities on site
Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Motutere, Waikato, New Zealand- Lakefront stays along the shore of Lake Taupo
- A 15-minute drive from Tūrangi and half an hour from Taupō
- Camp kitchen facilities and kayaks or paddleboards available for hire
Tatapouri Bay
Gisborne, Gisborne District, New Zealand- Friendly family-run site right by the beach with stunning ocean views
- A 15-minute drive to Gisborne; an hour to Rere Rock Slide Waterfall
- Café, dog park and playground on site; boat tour operator next door
Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand- Peaceful holiday park five minutes' drive from Rangiora
- 15 minutes off State Highway 1 and half an hour from Christchurch
- Swimming pool, playground, trampoline and well-equipped kitchen
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Oasis Motel
Tūrangi, Waikato, New Zealand- Relaxed holiday park five minutes’ drive from Tūrangi in Waikato
- Rafting five minutes’ drive; Tongariro National Park half an hour
- Shop, barbecues and restaurant; 24-hour access to thermal pools
Okoroire Hot Springs Hotel Camp
Okoroire, Waikato, New Zealand- Family-friendly site 40 metres from three hot thermal pools
- A 20-minute drive to Hobbiton Village; Waikato River Trail, 15 minutes
- Passes available for 24-hour hot pool access; nine-hole golf course
Donegal House Irish Hotel
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand- Family site with views of Mount Fyffe at an Irish hotel near Kaikoura
- Top spot for seal watching, whale spotting or dolphin swims
- Bar and restaurant on site with Irish music and open fires
Leithfield Beach Holiday Park
Leithfield, Canterbury, New Zealand- Dog-friendly park right by the beach just south of Leithfield
- A half-hour drive to Christchurch; 15 mins to Waipara Hills wineries
- Kitchen and barbecue area on site; playground and pool next door
Geraldine TOP 10 Holiday Park
Geraldine, Canterbury, New Zealand- Peaceful family-friendly site in the centre of Geraldine
- A 20-minute drive to Acland Falls; an hour to Lake Tekapo
- Outdoor playground and chess set; bicycles and pedal cars to hire
Glenavy's Waitaki River Motor Camp
Glenavy, Canterbury, New Zealand- Colourful and well-maintained resort 400 metres from the Waitaki River
- Close to the main north-south State Highway 1 for easy access
- Friendly owners, outdoor social area, kitchen and cosy lounge
Manapouri Holiday Park
Manapouri, Southland, New Zealand- Spacious and scenic holiday park on the shores of Lake Manapouri
- Te Anau 15 minutes' drive; beach and cycleway opposite the site
- On the edge of Fiordland National Park, close to trails and activities
Hokitika Holiday Park
Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand- Well-equipped family resort five minutes' drive from Hokitika
- Glow Worm Dell five minutes’ drive; Lake Kaniere half an hour
- Playground with sports courts and lookout tower; communal kitchen
Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park
Jacksons, West Coast, New Zealand- Mountain holiday park off Great Alpine Highway 73 on South Island
- A 15-minute drive to Lake Brunner and half an hour to Arthur’s Pass
- Stargazing and mountain views; river walks and cycle rides from site
Opotiki Holiday Park
Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand- Family holiday park five minutes’ walk from Ōpōtiki town centre
- Motu Trails five minutes’ walk; Pakihi Track five minutes by bike
- Communal kitchen and dining room; swimming pool and playground
Pakiri Beach Holiday Park
Pakiri, Auckland Region, New Zealand- Watersports haven on a New Zealand site adjacent to Pakiri Beach
- Goat Island’s marine reserve within 20 minutes’ drive
- Kayaks, beach fishing and surfing; play area and TV room on site
Piha Domain Motor Camp
Piha, Auckland Region, New Zealand- Dog-friendly site at the foot of the Waitakere Ranges
- A short walk to Piha beach or Lion Rock; 45 minutes’ drive to Auckland
- Playground and direct access to a bush walk to the Kitekite Falls
Possum Lodge
Manapouri, Southland, New Zealand- Dog-friendly site in a native forest next to Lake Manapouri
- A 10-minute walk to the beach and the harbour for boat trips
- Convenient hiking base; trout fishing available on site
Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park
Herbert, Otago, New Zealand- 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
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