Tent Camping 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

Holdens Bay 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

Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation and Camping Ground

• 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

Millers Flat Holiday Park

• 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

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

Tasman Motor Camp

• 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

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

Piha Domain Motor Camp

• 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

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

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Possum Lodge

• 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

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