Campsites in South Island where English is spoken
2 bookable campsites in South Island
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
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
Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park
Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, New ZealandA1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand- Family-friendly site in Kaikoura, a two-minute walk from the ocean
- Kaikoura Peninsula hikes and whale-watching flights 10 minutes’ drive
- Large communal kitchen, barbecue provided; launderette; mountain views
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
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
The Camp
Lake Hāwea, Otago, New ZealandMillers Flat Holiday Park
Millers Flat, Otago, New Zealand- Traditional Otago holiday park with a laidback, family-friendly vibe
- Next to the Clutha river; Roxburgh 15 minutes' drive
- Within a few minutes' walk of a café, tavern and bus stop
The Whistling Frog Resort
Papatowai, Otago, New ZealandPossum 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
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
Te Anau TOP 10 Holiday Park
Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand- 5 Star Park, 2 minutes walk to Lake and town centre
- Superior service including free tour booking desk
- Fresh water Hot Tubs with Lake View
The Barn Backpackers and Campground
Marahau, Tasman District, New Zealand- Relaxed site overlooking Abel Tasman National Park
- Set in the centre of Marahau, a 20-minute walk to Marahau beach
- Outdoor kitchens, film and reading rooms, massages and trips arranged
Tasman Motor Camp
Ruby Bay, Tasman District, New Zealand- Well-maintained family holiday park at Ruby Bay on South Island
- Five minutes’ drive to Mapua; Abel Tasman National Park 20 minutes
- Shared kitchens, barbecues and pizza oven; swimming pool and TV room
Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation and Camping Ground
Westport, West Coast, New Zealand- Seaside garden site between the Mokihinui river and the Tasman Sea
- Dolphin-watching, mountain hikes and bike trails within 20 minutes
- Fishing from site, communal pizza oven and café; short walk to beach
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
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
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
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