Launderette: Lodges and log cabins in New Zealand

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

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

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

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

Te Anau TOP 10 Holiday Park

• 5 Star Park, 2 minutes walk to Lake and town centre
• Superior service including free tour booking desk
• Fresh water Hot Tubs with Lake View

The Camp

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

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

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

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

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

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

The Whistling Frog Resort