Glamping parks with playgrounds in New Zealand

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

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

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

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 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

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The Whistling Frog Resort

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

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

Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

• 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

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

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

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park