Tent Camping in New Zealand
7 bookable campgrounds with tent sites 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
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
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
Pakiri 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
Opotiki 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 ZealandA1 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
The Camp
Lake Hāwea, Otago, New ZealandThe 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
Tasman Motor Camp
Ruby Bay, Tasman District, New Zealand- Well-maintained family holiday park at Ruby Bay on South Island
- Five minutes’ drive to Mapua; Abel Tasman National Park 20 minutes
- Shared kitchens, barbecues and pizza oven; swimming pool and TV room
Hokitika Holiday Park
Hokitika, West Coast, New Zealand- 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
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
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
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