Playground: Travel trailer sites and parks in New Zealand

Hokitika Holiday Park

• 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

Geraldine TOP 10 Holiday Park

• 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

Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation and Camping Ground

• 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

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Miranda Holiday Park

Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park

• 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 Whistling Frog Resort

Te Anau TOP 10 Holiday Park

• 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

• 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

Leithfield Beach Holiday Park

• 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

Piha Domain Motor Camp

• 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

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Opotiki Holiday Park

• 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

Holdens Bay Holiday Park

Bay of Islands Holiday Park

• 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