Motorhome campsites in South Island open now

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

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

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

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

The Camp

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

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

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

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