Family friendly campgrounds & holiday parks in New Zealand
8 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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
Traveller Rest
Foxton Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand- Touring pitches a 15-minute walk from the coast in Foxton Beach
- Manawatu Estuary 10 minutes’ walk; Palmerston North 40 minutes’ drive
- Dogs welcome; five minutes’ walk from a park with a duck pond
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
A1 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
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
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
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
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
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
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