Single-sex groups welcome: Lodges and log cabins in New Zealand

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

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

Glenavy's Waitaki River Motor Camp

• 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

Holdens Bay Holiday Park

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Pakiri Beach Holiday Park

• 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

Miranda Holiday Park

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

Manapouri Holiday Park

• 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

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

A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park

• 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