Family friendly campgrounds & holiday parks in New Zealand
9 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Holdens Bay Holiday Park
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandBay 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
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
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