New Zealand is made for campervan travel. Here are 5 of our favourite Holiday Parks that will take your breath away.
If you are planning an epic road trip around New Zealand, you will need to make note of the best places to park your campervan for your itinerary. Campervan sites in New Zealand ooze practicality, efficiency and wont break the bank. Plus they are also quite popular thanks to a wide range of amenities that are usually included in your stay.
Kennedy Park Resort, Napier (North Island)
Kennedy Park Resort is nestled in the heart of Hawke's Bay and offers a range of accommodation options including campgrounds to park your campervan. Set amongst landscaped gardens are powered campsites for campervans in a range of sizes, for both long and short stays. Onsite amenities include bathroom and laundry facilities, a communal kitchen, a restaurant and bar, as well as entertainment including mini golf and a heated swimming pool.
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort (North Island)
Located less than a kilometre from Lake Taupo, Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort has a range of accommodation options from self-contained villas, lodges and chalets, to campervan and RV sites for freedom campers. An active geothermal area, there is plenty to do and see in this idyllic holiday spot. Without leaving the holiday park, you can relax and unwind at the Taupo DeBrett's Hot Springs and Spa. Or venture out to Taupo for bungee jumping, picturesque hiking trails, or snow sports in winter.
Tasman Beach Holiday Park - Papamoa (North Island)
On your coastal journey around the east coast of the North Island, stop at the Tasman Beach Beachside Holiday Park for a picturesque stay. Park your campervan at a powered site right on the water's edge, and wake up to the sun rising over the South Pacific Ocean. There is plenty to do, with beautiful beaches, great local shops, and lovely walking tracks to take in the scenery. Amenities include bathroom and laundry facilities, BBQ areas, a shared kitchen, and a caravan dumping station.
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park, Nelson (South Island)
Located in Nelson, you can enjoy easy access to the golden sands of Tahunanui Beach from the comfort of your campervan when you stay at the Tahuna Beach Holiday Park. There is also a range of onsite recreation areas, such as mini golf, a basketball court and beach volleyball, and it is just a short walk to the Nelson Fun Park Hydroslide. Campervan guests can use communal facilities including the kitchen, bathroom amenities and laundry.
Alpine Pacific Motels & Holiday Park, Kaikoura (South Island)
Centrally located, it is just a short walk to the white sands of the local beach, as well as local cafes, restaurants and bars. Enjoy the onsite heated swimming pool, free wifi, laundry and bathroom facilities as well as beautiful mountain views as you barbecue. Take advantage of the east coast sights, where you can whale watch, swim with dolphins, and visit the New Zealand fur seal colony.