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9.2

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

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9.3

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

9.3

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

9.7

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

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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

9.6

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

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

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Gateway Motel Holiday Park

Pirinoa, Wellington Region, New Zealand

Comfortable accommodation in a quiet sheltered country area
Five minutes from Lake Ferry and 30 mins to Cape Palliser
Only 25 minutes from the famed Martinborough wine capital

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

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

Holdens Bay Holiday Park

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

A1 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

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

Meadows Camp

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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

Touchwood Motor Inn

Remuera, Auckland Region, New Zealand

Millers Flat Holiday Park

Millers Flat, Otago, New Zealand

Traditional Otago holiday park with a laidback, family-friendly vibe
Next to the Clutha river; Roxburgh 15 minutes' drive
Within a few minutes' walk of a café, tavern and bus stop

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs, Canterbury, New Zealand

Tent Camping in New Zealand

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

YHA Waitomo Juno Hall

Kennedy Park Resort

Dickson Holiday Park

Tatapouri Bay

Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

Rangiora Eco Holiday Park

Oasis Motel

Mercury Bay Holiday Park

Gateway Motel Holiday Park

Possum Lodge

Hokitika Holiday Park

Holdens Bay Holiday Park

A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park

Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park

Meadows Camp

Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park

Touchwood Motor Inn

Millers Flat Holiday Park

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

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