10 Top-Rated Campgrounds in New Zealand

May 1, 2023 Nobuko Falco

Forever remembered for its "The Lord of the Rings" legacy, New Zealand’s landscapes are deserving of their big screen fame—think lush rolling hills, volcano-sculpted moonscapes, UNESCO-listed glaciers, and white-sand beaches. Cities like Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown follow suit, with photo-worthy scenery and a laid-back vibe.
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1. Hahei Beach Resort

41 Harsant Avenue, Hahei 3591 New Zealand
Excellent
66%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1317 reviews

Hahei Beach Resort

Leave the city behind and stay on the beachfront in Hahei - regularly voted one of the best beaches in The Coromandel and New Zealand. There's plenty of adventure with Cathedral Cove and Te Whanganui A Hei Marine Reserve on our doorstep. With over 7 hectares of award-winning grounds there’s space for everyone to find a pathway to the beach. The Seaview Villas look directly over Hahei Beach with ever-changing views of the Mercury Bay Islands from sunrise to sunset. The Beachfront Bachs are ideal for friends and family - stay together or book neighboring baches so everyone can have their space. The nostalgic cabins are great value for family getaways, all less than a minute walk to Hahei Beach! We have Allpress barista-made coffee available onsite every day. From November to Easter weekend, the onsite outdoor bar, gourmet burgers and woodfired pizzas are open on weekends and additional hours in peak summer times - check on our social media pages for the opening hours. The hot tubs on the dunes are always a favourite, check fees and availability to book your spot when you get here. The Resort is walking distance to Cathedral Cove, so put the car keys away and avoid the parking hassle. The Hahei Village with a general store, craft brewery, and cafes is a short stroll. Hot Water Beach is 10 minutes drive. Come and relax on the beachfront with friends and family - the pristine Coromandel coast and marine reserve are the ultimate natural playground.

Fantastic- as always!

Reviewed By 897jillb

Fantastic - as always! Nice to see some positive changes since the last time we stayed, love the recipes in the kitchen & the new shower curtains. The hot tub is fantastic - what an awesome experience & you can't beat the view! It was quite different visiting in winter but loved how the big tree was lit up at night, and enjoyed the fact that it was a bit quieter than when we usually visit.

2. Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

2 Lakeside Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999 New Zealand
Excellent
34%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
9%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1234 reviews

Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park

The Lake Tekapo Motels & Holiday Park is set along the picturesque shores of Lake Tekapo. Our grounds offer endless views across the turquoise lake to the surrounding mountains. If you’re looking for Lake Tekapo accommodation, our Holiday park is the perfect place for a family getaway or a nights stop over, with a bed to suit everyone’s budget. Set in the scenic Mackenzie basin, our lakeside holiday park accommodation options include camping and campervan sites, glamping tents, cabins, self-contained motel units and a backpacker lodge, all with clean and comfortable facilities.

Quick family get away

Reviewed By C9784LVmichellem

Lovely accommodation- great views, close to everything including pools, ice-skating rink and mt John for spectacular views with cafe at top for a much needed coffee. Friendly service at reception with some tips and heads up about weather etc… Great stay! It filled our cup? with happiness

3. All Seasons Holiday Park Rotorua

50 - 58 Lee Road Hannahs Bay, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 366 reviews

All Seasons Holiday Park Rotorua

In our 13th year as onsite Managers for All Seasons Holiday Park - Rotorua, New Zealand we look back proudly of how far we have come. We have a range of accommodation to suit your budget, including fully Self-Contained Units that rival any Hotel/Motel in town. We are so much more than just tenting and caravanning. We have an all year round heated pool and hot tub, great kids playground and 19 life size dinosaurs. We even have FENCED-IN camping sites so you can bring your 4 legged friend. We are only 100m from Lake Rotorua where you can enjoy swimming, boating and fishing. Come and see why we are rated NO 1 on Trip Advisor for Specialty Lodgings in Rotorua and Finalists in the AA Travaeller Spirit of Hospitality Award for Holiday Parks for 7 out of the last 8 years winning it in 2017 & 2020. Hope to see you soon

We LOVED our stay!!

Reviewed By WRCRHP

Everything about All Season's Holiday Park was fantastic. Friendly, helpful and knowledgable staff. Awesome swimming pool. Self Contained units were so lovely. And our kids loved the dinosaurs and playground. Thanks heaps for having us.

4. Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park

69 Beach Road, Kaikoura 7300 New Zealand
Excellent
60%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 584 reviews

Alpine-Pacific Holiday Park

Alpine Pacific Motels & Holiday Park in Kaikoura New Zealand offers an excellent range of accommodation styles and budget options including: Studio Motels, One and Two Bedroom Motels, Standard Cabins and Ensuite Cabins. Your ideal Kaikoura accommodation choice is Alpine-Pacific Motels. Not only do we offer a fantastic mountain views but also a relaxing environment with Hot Pools (all year) & a heated Swimming pool (summer). If you are looking for a Kaikoura Motel unit, which is close to town, restaurants & activities.

Alpine Pacific Holiday Park

Reviewed By Global741387

We loved our stay here. Everything was perfect. The studio room with well equipped kitchen and large bathroom was lovely. Clean spacious , even a hot pool if we wanted close by in the park. Hostess recommended a takeaway food bar 3 doors down for dinner and they were best we had on our entire NZ trip. Would certainly highly recommend and will return for sure. Thanks so much guys for an awesome stay . Dawn and Don Whitianga

5. Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

5 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs 7334 New Zealand
Excellent
67%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 907 reviews

Hanmer Springs TOP 10 Holiday Park

Relax, unwind, soak with us. Experience our private Wood Fired Hot Tubs, enjoy our serene setting, nestled next to Dog Stream Reserve and just 5 minutes walk from Hanmer Village, Thermal Resort and Spa. Head to the adjacent forest tracks to walk, run or bike. Play golf, fish, visit the local animal farm or just head down to the shops, restaurants and cafes in the village. Close the the Waipara Valley wineries. We offer apartments 2 bedroom, motel 2 bedroom, motel studio for couples, self-contained units, kitchen cabins and standard cabins, power sites and tent sites for all seasons.

Everything you need

Reviewed By th0de

Comfy clean park. Sells pizzas you can cook in their pizza oven. Very helpful staff. All the amenities. Cool little walk with fairy doors out the back. Sky tv in the tv room. We stayed three nights. Hot tub cost $70 so we declined!

6. Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park

2 Chesterfield Street, Greymouth 7805 New Zealand
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1054 reviews

Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park

We are lucky to have a location that has stunning beachfront views and is only 2.5km from the charming township of Greymouth. We have a range of modern accommodation that will suit all travellers including individuals, couples, families and groups. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality in holiday park accommodation. There is an extensive range of facilities close to your accommodation that cater to all your needs. Our friendly team are always there to help - from recommending their favourite fun local attractions to visit, or helping you get the BBQ started! You’ll experience a real 'home away from home' when staying with us. One of the highlights of staying at Greymouth Seaside Top 10 Holiday Park is watching the sun set across the Tasman Sea while relaxing on the beach. So come and enjoy your next holiday adventure on the West Coast at Greymouth Seaside Top10 Holiday Park!

Disappointing stay for price

Reviewed By JudithN179

We were disappointed with this accommodation. We hadn’t realised the motel was out of town but this wasn’t the issue. We booked the studio motel which look nice from outside but they are tired. Dark and quiet for sleeping but ….. tv is really small, lack of tv channels, one side of bed hard to get in to and bathroom was wet room floor which should have been clear in advert. I find these disgusting around toilets and wouldn’t have booked if this was stated. We were advised we would get clean towels each day, which we did but dish towels and face clothes were not replaced and no other housekeeping was done. For the same comparative cost of a Motel in town I would have expected the standard housekeeping.

7. Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park

263 Studholme Road North, Wanaka 9305 New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 815 reviews

Wanaka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Cabins, Motels, Powered or Un-Powered campsites - we have accommodation for every budget. Studio, one and two bedroom self contained motel units with bathrooms. Spacious 3 bedroom holiday house. When you stay with us enjoy FREE unlimited wifi, showers,under-cover heated BBQ pavilion, communal kitchen and TV lounge. Car wash & vacuum. Spa & Sauna open daily in afternoon (extra fee). All camper sites are fully sealed. Winter warmers include log fire, underfloor heating, wax bench and drying room. Free info-booking desk. Playground for the smaller travellers. Views of Hawea ranges. Bike hire. Free DVD hire.

Clean, modern, family-friendly, great service

Reviewed By emmaryan57

Stayed in a one bedroom motel which was very clean, well insulated and refreshingly modern. Outside our room there was a massive fenced lawn area for the kids to run around in and chromecast was attached to the TV so you could play the kids' favorites whilst you cooked dinner. Service was fantastic! After a long drive we were greeted by a cheerful face who provided all the information we needed and they even offered to post a lost toy for free after we had left. Loved their dedication to recycling and compost. Just a short walk under some beautiful trees to the lakefront. We will be staying the next time we are back in Wanaka.

8. Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

723 Tarawera Road, Rotorua 3076 New Zealand
Excellent
64%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 805 reviews

Blue Lake Top 10 Holiday Park

Rotorua's only TOP 10 Holiday Park located on the stunning Blue Lake, offering quality accommodation from Lakeview Motel units to spacious powered & non-powered camping sites. Blue Lake TOP 10 is the perfect home away from home for you and your family to relax and unwind. Awake to the chorus of native birdsong, start your day with a walk through native forest followed by a dip in the crystal clear waters of Lake Tikitapu. Our holiday park is a short 10 minute drive from the centre of Rotorua offering our guests the best of both worlds - close to attractions and shops yet far enough from the bustling city to enjoy the peace and quiet and avoid the sulphur smell!

My queens birthday weekend 2022.

Reviewed By minzuki51

My husband, grand-son and I have never been to the Blue Lakes and thanks to winning the top 10 vouchers we decided to come. It had been a great weekend away and awesome all round weekend. We will come back.

9. Stratford Motel & Holiday Park

10 Page Street, Stratford 4332 New Zealand
Excellent
77%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 248 reviews

Stratford Motel & Holiday Park

Stratford Holiday Park located in the Heart of Taranaki, and is an easy 25 minute drive from both Hawera and New Plymouth. Set in beautiful Park like grounds, we have a bed for every budget and we offer peacefulness and affordability - what more could you ask for. We look forward to seeing you soon.

A nice place to stay

Reviewed By Dina P

Very friendly staff and everything you need at this lovely little holiday park. Clean and comfortable motels brought us back for the fourth time. It’s handy to the shops and restaurants and there is a lovely bush walk right next door. Thanks you for having us.

10. Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park

70 Arthurs Point Rd Arthurs Point, Queenstown 9371 New Zealand
Excellent
53%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 605 reviews

Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park

Kai Ora and welcome. At the Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park, we offer a wide range of accommodation options to suit most travel budgets & requirements, including 1 & 2 bedroom motels, self contained units and cabins, ensuite rooms and lodge accommodation for small to medium groups. And our facilities are anything but budget! Whether you're a travelling couple, small or large family, travelling with the grandparents, a group of friends, a sports team or a church group you'll find what you need in our boutique style holiday park. Located just seven minutes' drive from the centre of Queenstown in picturesque Arthurs Point, Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park enjoys a stunning alpine setting and is within walking distance to a number of popular Queenstown activities. The serene, park-like location and wonderful mountain views create a sense of space and quiet during your stay in Queenstown.

Amazing Staff and Facilities

Reviewed By patrickhamihana

Staff were super friendly and went out of their way to provide an exceptional service. Facilities are top notch with an amazing hottub. Rooms are warm and easy to access with staff constantly keeping the grounds tidy.

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