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Best family campgrounds in New Zealand
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Family camping trips are all about the amazing memories you make together in the great outdoors. If you’re ready for a stunning and stress-free adventure around the pristine bays and rolling hills of New Zealand, then take a look at these family campgrounds.
These spots will ensure the kids are entertained and sorted with all the amenities they need, so you can put your legs up and soak in the whole experience. Here are top seven family-friendly campsites that are just as convenient as they are beautiful!
7 best campgrounds for families in New Zealand
1. Havelock Holiday Park
Address: 24 Inglis Street, Havelock 7100, New Zealand | Price per night: from $26
Situated in Marlborough, Havelock Holiday Park is the perfect family-friendly accommodation! This scenic spot is surrounded by easy walking trails, cycling tracks and waterways, plus plenty of wineries for the parents. During your stay, explore the world-renowned Marlborough Sounds by boat, kayak or bike. There are also a number of day trips to keep the tribe busy, including Blenheim, which is known as the gateway to the wineries of Wairau Valley, and Nelson, known for its art and craft stores and art galleries.
This is one of our favourite family campgrounds, as it isn’t just kid-friendly - pets are welcome too! There’s a great outdoor playground for little ones to blow off a little steam each day, as well as an outdoor gym for the adults. You can also enjoy laundry, kitchen and bathroom amenities throughout your stay for ultimate convenience. Bundle up some road trip activities for kids and hit the sights!
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2. Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Address: 367 Harbour Road, Ohop 3121, New Zealand | Price per night: from $54
This is one of the best holiday parks for families - Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park serves up outdoor adventure for all ages! Located in the picturesque Bay of Plenty, you can spend your days exploring golden sands and crystal blue waters.
Situated right on Ohope Beach, this holiday park is set by 11km of unbroken sand, with incredible views of Whale Island and White Island. The park itself has everything you need for a fun and memorable stay with the kids, including a jumping pillow, mini putt putt, waterslides, beach and more.
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3. Little River Campground
Address: 287a Okuti Valley Road, Little River | Price per night: Adults $20 | Kids $10 (3-14yrs) | Infants (1-3yrs) $5 | Power $5 | Day visitors $5
Explore the Banks Peninsula in comfort from Little River Campground. If you’re looking to immerse yourselves in nature and get back to basics with just the family road trip essentials on hand, this is the perfect camping option! The peaceful riverside camp is less than an hour from Christchurch, surrounded by plenty of bushland ready to explore.
There’s so much fun to be had at this campsite, no matter your age. Kids can brave the Scary Slippery Slides, crazy giant swing or trampoline. Or have a family picnic by the river and feed the resident eels! You can also take advantage of the free WiFi, hot showers, toilets, outdoor kitchen, herb garden, laundry and BBQ area.
4. Port Waikato Holiday Park
Address: 115B Maunsell Road Port Waikato RD5 Tuakau 2695 New Zealand| Price per night: from $44
Head over to the North Island and explore Waikato from the Port Waikato Holiday Park. This is one of our favourite family campgrounds in New Zealand, offering a quiet oasis where the Waikato River meets the Tasman Sea.
Just one hour from Auckland airport for easy travel, this holiday park is also close to all sorts of wonders. Entertain the whole family at the Nikau Glowworm Cave, Close Encounters Farm Experience and nearby farmers markets!
The campsite itself is fully equipped and offers up a kitchen, BBQ, showers, laundry, along with a playground for kids to run wild, and trike hire to exhaust them at the end of a busy day seeing the sights.
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5. Treasure Island Camping and Campground
Address: 60 Mahanga Road, Pataua South, Whangarei | Price per night: Adults $18 | Kids $14
Get ready to hit the adventure playground running (alongside the kids) at one of our favourite family road trip destinations. Treasure Island Camping and Campground is set up for families, with the longest slide in the North for those who dare and a children’s activity program that is guaranteed to keep them nice and busy!
Located at Pataua South, the park was originally an island before it joined and became possible to drive across. There’s a great lagoon onsite for the kids to splash around, with two golden beaches to choose from.
This park has so much to offer with volleyball and table tennis, barista-made coffee (you read that right!), a shop and takeaway onsite. With plenty of facilities for a comfortable stay and beautiful spots nearby, there’s no denying this is one of our favourite family campgrounds in New Zealand!
6. Amber Kiwi Holiday Park
Address: 308 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041 | Price per night: from $44
If you’re looking to explore downtown Christchurch then there’s no better place to base yourself than Amber Kiwi Holiday Park. In fact, they are Christchurch’s closest holiday park to the CBD, with a public bus leaving from outside their gate for easy access to all the sights! Head off to discover Canterbury Museum, Christchurch Adventure Park, Adrenalin Forest, Gondola, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and so much more from the town centre.
Their park is also home to two communal kitchens, a laundry, television room, BBQ area, and more. Kids can enjoy the children’s play area, and you can even get a car wash during your stay so you have one less thing to worry about.
7. Okains Bay Camping Ground
Address: 1357 Okains Bay Road, Okains Bay 7583, New Zealand | Price per night: from $14
A firm favourite for families, Okains Bay Camping Ground is located in the stunning Okains Bay on the South Island. Enjoy camping for all ages with a huge range of activities on offer!
There are a number of safe beaches for kids to splash about at this family-friendly spot, along with plenty of walks in the area, including Little Okains Walk, Banks Peninsula Walks and more. Head out for the day and explore Big Hill (perfect for your next family photo!), Millennium Bridge, and Okains Bay Maori and Colonial Museum.
After a busy day exploring, head back to the camp and make use of their toilets, washing facilities, showers and kitchens. There’s also lots for kids to keep busy, with a huge adventure playground that includes two flying foxes, a climbing frame, swings, slide and more.
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