Campgrounds in North Island
7 bookable campgrounds in North Island
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
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
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
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
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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
Waterfall Mountain Glamping
Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandTraveller 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
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Ōhope, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandOpotiki Holiday Park
Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand- 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
Meadows Camp
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandTouchwood Motor Inn
Remuera, Auckland Region, New ZealandPakiri 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
Holdens Bay Holiday Park
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New ZealandWellington's Kiwi Holiday Park
Upper Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand