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9.3

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

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

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YHA Waitomo Juno Hall

Te Kūiti, Waikato, New Zealand

Dog-friendly pitches on a quiet working farm with a YHA hostel
Under a mile from Waitomo Caves and close to rafting and ziplines
Tennis court and high-season pool on site; meet and feed animals

9.5

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

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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

Mercury Bay Holiday Park

Whitianga, Waikato, New Zealand

Tidy family-friendly holiday park in Whitianga
A 15-minute walk to the beach; half an hour’s drive to Hot Water Beach
Within walking distance of restaurants, shops and watersports

9.7

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

Touchwood Motor Inn

Remuera, Auckland Region, New Zealand

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

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

Bay of Islands Holiday Park

Paihia, Northland Region, New Zealand

Family site on the Waitangi River, a 10-minute drive from Paihia
Waitangi Treaty Grounds 10 minutes’ drive; Puketi Forest half an hour
On-site pick-up for tours and cruises; pool and playground; pizza oven

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 Zealand

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Ōhope, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

The Whistling Frog Resort

Papatowai, Otago, New Zealand

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

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

Tent campsites and tent campgrounds in New Zealand

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Kennedy Park Resort

YHA Waitomo Juno Hall

Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

Tatapouri Bay

Rangiora Eco Holiday Park

Mercury Bay Holiday Park

Dickson Holiday Park

Touchwood Motor Inn

Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

Pakiri Beach Holiday Park

Piha Domain Motor Camp

Bay of Islands Holiday Park

Leithfield Beach Holiday Park

Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park

The Camp

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

The Whistling Frog Resort

Manapouri Holiday Park

Tasman Motor Camp

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