Campsites in New Zealand

Mercury Bay Holiday Park

• 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

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

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

Touchwood Motor Inn

Traveller Rest

• 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

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

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

Donegal House Irish Hotel

• Family site with views of Mount Fyffe at an Irish hotel near Kaikoura
• Top spot for seal watching, whale spotting or dolphin swims
• Bar and restaurant on site with Irish music and open fires

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

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

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

The Point Campsite

• Dog-friendly site on a fifth-generation family farm near Kaikōura
• Walk to the Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway and Kaikoura Seal Colony
• Beach and seafood restaurant just a five minutes’ walk away

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

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

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

The Whistling Frog Resort

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