The 10 best Campgrounds in Northland Region, New Zealand

May 29, 2023 Lean Nau

Discover the best Campgrounds in Northland Region, North Island including Whangarei Central Holiday Park, Camp Waipu Cove, Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park, Ahipara Holiday Park, Waitangi Holiday Park, Whangarei Central Holiday Park, Pukenui Holiday Park, Norfolk Motel and Campervan Park, Bay of Islands Campervan Park, Bay of Islands Holiday Park.
Restaurants in Northland Region

1. Whangarei Central Holiday Park

34 Tarewa Road, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand
Excellent
37%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Whangarei Central Holiday Park

Excellent

Reviewed By LisaS10871

I had a lovely stay at Whangarei Central Holiday Park. I stayed in a self contained studio. Everything was clean and well cared for, the bed was super comfy and it had everything I needed. Location was great, an easy (and flat) walk into town. Highly recommended.

2. Camp Waipu Cove

869 Cove, RD2, Waipu 0582 New Zealand
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 671 reviews

Camp Waipu Cove

You'll find Camp Waipu Cove nestled at the southern end of the beautiful and unspoiled Bream Bay. Our Northland holiday park’s and cabins great facilities, supreme beach location and well-kept Waipu Cove accommodation create the ideal setting for a classic Kiwi getaway. Our Waipu Cove camping ground has been a Northland holiday haven for generations of Kiwi families, and continues to offer one of the best camping environments in New Zealand to visitors from near and far. We look forward to seeing you here at Camp Waipu Cove, Northland!

Beautifully located campsite

Reviewed By RiceCake778

Perfectly located by the beach. Campsite is large and well set-up. There is controlled entry and plenty of sites. Each site is large. Multiple facility blocks. Well maintained and clean. Each site is also close to grey water dump stations and fresh water taps. Only thing to watch out for is saturated grass after heavy rain.

3. Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park

Off Trounson Park Road 7 Opouteke Road RD 9 Kaihu, Dargaville 0379 New Zealand
Excellent
78%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 725 reviews

Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park

Kauri Coast TOP 10 Holiday Park is Northlands premier west coast Holiday Park and is set on two beautiful hectares of parkland surrounded by native bush with river boundaries onn two sides. This is the perfect base from which to enjoy our spectacular kauri forests - it is just 5 km to Trounson Kauri Park and 30km to the Waipoua Forest, home of the legendary Tane Mahuta - the giant of the forest. Enjoy the rugged west coast beaches at Manganui Bluff, or visit the beautiful Kai Iwi Lakes (20 minutes south) with their crystal clear waters and sandy beaches. Kauri Coast TOP 10 Holiday Park has something for everyone, from our Park Cabins offering budget accommodation to our luxury Riverside Motel Units offering all the comforts of home in an idylic setting by the river. There are also large flat powered and non powered sites for tents, motor homes and caravans. Whatever your choice you can enjoy our communal facilities which include indoor and outdoor kitchens, a guest lounge with SKY tv, laundry, toilets and showers (no tokens or coins needed). Theres lots to do here for all the family - playgrounds, trampolines, flying fox, petanque court, basketball and table tennis, swimming holes and tubing in the rivers. Theres also lots of space to enjoy a quiet picnic or fish for trout. Join our famous Guided Night Forest Walk which departs from the Park around dusk and if you are lucky you may see a Kiwi in the wild - bookings essential.

Escape from the world

Reviewed By hello191

Kauri Coast TOP 10 is a fantastic park to visit. The park is very well kept and there is plenty to do for a weekend in and around the park. The Eels and rope swing were a highlight. Dinner down the road at the tavern is a must-do

4. Ahipara Holiday Park

168 Takahe Street, Ahipara 0481 New Zealand
Excellent
47%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 188 reviews

Ahipara Holiday Park

Accommodation before Cape Reinga - campervan

Reviewed By kerry n

Friends recommended Ahipara as the perfect place to stop before going to Cape Reinga. There was a bit of confusion around camp grounds when we arrived (we used google maps and campermate), and we took a wrong turn, but eventually landed safely at Ahipara Holiday Park for the evening. Once we settled we jumped on our bikes and after just a few minutes were biking on 90 Mile Beach which was pretty cool. Hubby went for a swim as the sun was going down. Spectacular! As you enter the camp ground you drive down a long drive and there are security cameras. It did make us wonder where we had landed. But the grounds were lush, the toilets and facilities clean and the welcome was warm and friendly. We were in large self-contained camper vans and hubby decided that we could just drive around the sites and have a look - that wasn't such a great idea as our large campers were difficult to drive around the meandering site. If he had listened to the instructions it would have been fine to simple drive straight ahead and take our spot on the well presented, flat ground. So just a tip that if you do have campervans to be mindful of the size and perhaps walk the lots rather than drive.

5. Waitangi Holiday Park

21 Tahuna Road Waitangi, Paihia 0200 New Zealand
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 338 reviews

Waitangi Holiday Park

We offer Waitangi accommodation including comfortable cabins and powered and non-powered camp sites, most with uninterrupted views of the Waitangi River. The Park provides a welcoming atmosphere and we try to make your stay as enjoyable as possible in relaxed surroundings. Our Bay of Islands accommodation is simple, but very clean and is suited to all budgets.

Dreadfully managed camp site. Unfriendly staff and overcrowded.

Reviewed By Bobarow

Arrived and was shown the park layout so we could choose our spot from the few pitches that were vacant. Picked a spot that at had a clear view. Spent three days here in total, but on day two, another Motorhome arrived that wanted to park right in front of us, literally 6 feet from our Motorhome in an unmarked pitch. Of course I asked him to move, but he wouldn’t. I approached the site reception staff who told me they told them to park there. And showed me a different pitch plan that had that space marked as a legitimate space. I suspect this was “their” plan..... Of course the chap in charge comes storming over to our Motorhome to show me his pitch plan, and then I showed him the plan I’d been given...both different! Ridiculous.......mine showed pitches with a clear view of the water, his showed Motorhome spaces so tightly packed in, including a pitch right in front of our awning.. The upshot was the van was moved away from our van. But not before it created a bad atmosphere between us and the offending camper van owners, who should have refused the park there in the first place as it was way to close to our Motorhome.. why are some people so inconsiderate? Anyway, met up with friends, ate some good food, drank some good wine.....but because of the dreadful unfriendly reception staff we won’t return. Not to mention the noise, the total lack of any modern facilities, the filthy dump area and the general state of the place with dogs running loose everywhere.......shame as It’s a great spot, but was just too overcrowded, vans rammed in to every inch. And no one policing it.....I suspect someone was making some extra money somewhere. Worst camp site out of the 11 we stayed on during our four week trip.... The manager, who was a big bloke, should be more careful getting in the face of a 60 year old women. Dreadful behaviour......totally unacceptable and unwarranted...

6. Whangarei Central Holiday Park

34 Tarewa Road, Whangarei 0110 New Zealand
Excellent
37%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 43 reviews

Whangarei Central Holiday Park

Excellent

Reviewed By LisaS10871

I had a lovely stay at Whangarei Central Holiday Park. I stayed in a self contained studio. Everything was clean and well cared for, the bed was super comfy and it had everything I needed. Location was great, an easy (and flat) walk into town. Highly recommended.

7. Pukenui Holiday Park

34 Lamb Road RD4 Kaitaia, Pukenui 0484 New Zealand
Excellent
46%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 41 reviews

Pukenui Holiday Park

We are a family friendly holiday park with camp sites and cabins. Close to 90 Mile Beach, and Cape Reinga. WE have farmyard animals in the holiday park for the children to enjoy, restaurant and supermarket walking distance from holiday park. Houhora Wharf is famous for the excellent fishing it offers, you can walk there from the holiday park. We would love to see you!

This is an awful place to stay

Reviewed By 850nikkim

Everything about this camping ground is terrible. The bathrooms are dirty, toilet bowls stained, showers inconsistent in temperature so you get cold & burnt in the same 5 minutes & the communal kitchens/dining areas are full of junk & desperately need to be repainted. Worst though, is this sign on the toilets. So they have beautiful Tongan guests who aren’t allowed to use the same facilities as everyone else. Apartheid in Pukenui lives on. Absolutely disgraceful.

8. Norfolk Motel and Campervan Park

29 State Highway 10, Awanui 0486 New Zealand
Excellent
76%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 85 reviews

Norfolk Motel and Campervan Park

Situated at the crossroads on State Highway 10 and State Highway 1 with easy access to New Zealand's Far North and East Coast Beaches, Cape Reinga, 90 Mile Beach and the Twin Coast Discovery. Three Acres of peaceful park like grounds. Six Fully Self Contained Motel Units ranging from Studio to Two Bedroom. Sixteen Private, Hedge Lined Campervan/Caravan/Tent Sites with newly built deluxe Toilet and Shower Block. Tour Buses leave Reception Daily for Tours to Cape Reinga which can be arranged by us for you. Shops/Restaurant within walking distance.

Excellent Location

Reviewed By Smith3012

Staff were very attentive, rooms were very clean and well supplied with everything you need when away from home. It was a great safe location and Kim is a top notch host will definitely be returning again soon.

9. Bay of Islands Campervan Park

52 Puketona Road, Paihia 0200 New Zealand
Excellent
63%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 155 reviews

Bay of Islands Campervan Park

28 Site Campervan and Caravan site, with tents also - sent amongst olive trees. A 15 minute walk from Paihia town

Amazing hospitality!

Reviewed By Panamerican5050

We stayed in the Campervan Park over a year ago and I've been meaning to write a review since then. We had a wonderful and surprising experience because of the weather. We were in our rooftent during the off season, so it was very quiet. We were very happy, enjoying the peace and quiet, the bbq / kitchen / communal shelter area, when the weather changed dramatically and the heavens opened. While we were happy to tough it out in our rooftent, Jan came to the rescue and insisted (in the nicest possible way) that we move into the apartments, as the weather forecast was the worst she had ever seen. Needless to say, we had a very luxurious night in a beautiful apartment. While we were pleased to see the next morning that our tent had withstood the torrential rain, we certainly enjoyed the upmarket accommodation. Thank you Jan for the memorable stay. We look forward to staying again, in better weather.

10. Bay of Islands Holiday Park

678 Puketona Road, Paihia 0204 New Zealand
Excellent
50%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Bay of Islands Holiday Park

Bay of Islands Holiday Park boasts 4.2 hectares of space to spread out over. We provide accommodation close to Paihia and is well located for exploring the Bay of Islands and further north to Cape Reinga. We offer studio and 2-bedroom tourist flats, Yurts and basic cabin accommodation. Grass or hard sites for camping and or motor-homes/caravans. Large ablution block with non-metered showers. Large recreation room. BBQ and pizza oven facilities. Children's playground. Season swimming pool. Pet Friendly (sorry, no pets in tourist flats) Plenty of trees for shade and the Waitangi River running along one boundary for safe swimming and kayaking up to the Lilypond Falls. Listen to the peace and quite of nature as you gently paddle upstream passing by a tarzan swing and reaching Lilypond with a great swimming hole in about 25 minutes. Bay of Islands Holiday Park is well located for exploring the best that the Bay of Islands has on offer. Centrally located 10 minutes drive from Paihia and 15 minutes to Kerikeri, you can enjoy the best of both locations. There are winery's, native bush walks and local artisan products at the Farmers Markets all nearby. We offer a free tour booking service. Tours that pick-up from the park include: Cruise the Bay of Islands, Dolphin viewing, charter a yacht, day trips to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach.

Nice Site, Good For Families

Reviewed By bernie_SGR93

Situated on the outskirts of Paihia this place has a river running along side it that is fun for kids to swim in but safe. There is a pool onsite as well as playground and zip wire so plenty to occupy families. The facilities are very good with clean showers and toilets as well as communal kitchen and bbqs. Well run site and friendly staff.

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