Tent Camping in New Zealand
11 bookable campgrounds with tent sites in New Zealand
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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand- Family holiday park with access to Tāhunanui Beach on Tasman Bay
- Nelson five minutes’ drive; The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary 20 minutes
- Café and shared barbecues on site; playgrounds and games areas
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Gateway Motel Holiday Park
Pirinoa, Wellington Region, New Zealand- Comfortable accommodation in a quiet sheltered country area
- Five minutes from Lake Ferry and 30 mins to Cape Palliser
- Only 25 minutes from the famed Martinborough wine capital
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Dickson Holiday Park
Thames, Waikato, New Zealand- Holiday park in historic gardens, five minutes’ drive from Thames
- Kauaeranga Valley trails, including Pinnacles Track, 40 minutes' drive
- Games room and basics store; shared kitchens and barbecue area
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Tatapouri Bay
Gisborne, Gisborne District, New Zealand- Friendly family-run site right by the beach with stunning ocean views
- A 15-minute drive to Gisborne; an hour to Rere Rock Slide Waterfall
- Café, dog park and playground on site; boat tour operator next door
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Opotiki Holiday Park
Ōpōtiki, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand- 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
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Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Motutere, Waikato, New Zealand- Lakefront stays along the shore of Lake Taupo
- A 15-minute drive from Tūrangi and half an hour from Taupō
- Camp kitchen facilities and kayaks or paddleboards available for hire
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Possum Lodge
Manapouri, Southland, New Zealand- 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
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Rangiora Eco Holiday Park
Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand- Peaceful holiday park five minutes' drive from Rangiora
- 15 minutes off State Highway 1 and half an hour from Christchurch
- Swimming pool, playground, trampoline and well-equipped kitchen
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Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday Park
Jacksons, West Coast, New Zealand- 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
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Riverside Haven Lodge and Holiday Park
Herbert, Otago, New Zealand- 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
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Leithfield Beach Holiday Park
Leithfield, Canterbury, New Zealand- 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
New FavouriteBay of Islands Holiday Park
Paihia, Northland Region, New Zealand- Family site on the Waitangi River, a 10-minute drive from Paihia
- Waitangi Treaty Grounds 10 minutes’ drive; Puketi Forest half an hour
- On-site pick-up for tours and cruises; pool and playground; pizza oven
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Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Ōhope, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand - Favourite
Holdens Bay Holiday Park
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand - Favourite
Gentle Annie Seaside Accommodation and Camping Ground
Westport, West Coast, New Zealand- 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
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Millers Flat Holiday Park
Millers Flat, Otago, New Zealand- 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
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A1 Kaikoura Motel and Holiday Park
Kaikoura, Canterbury, New Zealand- 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
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Miranda Holiday Park
Miranda, Waikato, New Zealand - Favourite
Glenavy's Waitaki River Motor Camp
Glenavy, Canterbury, New Zealand- 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
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Piha Domain Motor Camp
Piha, Auckland Region, New Zealand- Dog-friendly site at the foot of the Waitakere Ranges
- A short walk to Piha beach or Lion Rock; 45 minutes’ drive to Auckland
- Playground and direct access to a bush walk to the Kitekite Falls
