Caravanning is one of the best ways to see and experience everything that New Zealand has to offer. This beautiful country is dotted with hundreds of campgrounds located right next to some of the country’s top attractions, landmarks or within picturesque national parks.
To ensure that you get to enjoy the best of the epic New Zealand outdoors, here is a list of the top five caravan parks in the country.
1). Matauri Bay Holiday Park
A popular attraction for caravanning enthusiasts who enjoy camping right next to the beach, Matauri Bay Holiday Park is situated just north of New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. The park, which is also a half hour’s drive from the largest town in the Northland, KeriKeri, sits under the watchful eye of the Rainbow Warrior Memorial – a sunken Greenpeace ship monument.
Thanks to its close proximity to the beach, the area is known for its crystal clear waters and exceptional beaches, outstanding breaks for surfing and awesome views of the surrounding headland and nearby landmarks.
There are numerous powered and unpowered sites for campers to park their caravans in the park; most of them with great views of the beach. Alternatively, visitors can also be accommodated in the on-site permanent caravans. Other amenities in the park include petrol and diesel pumps, community kitchen, toilet and shower blocks, washing machines and dryers and fish cleaning facilities among others.
2). Blue Lake Holiday Park, Rotorua
Located in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty, Blue Lake Holiday Park is a large park that has all the space you need to enjoy a relaxing and refreshing time outdoors. There is a lot of space for visitors to park their campervans without feeling overcrowded, in this spacious award-winning caravan park.
The park is located in Rotorua, which is home to over 15 picturesque lakes. As such, visitors can enjoy a long list of fun water activities including kayaking, fishing and boating among others. Alternatively, you can relax on the beach and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the park. Since the park is just a short 10-minute drive from the centre of Rotorua, other local attractions of the bustling city are always within reach.
Blue Lake Holiday Park is home to a generous mixture of both powered and non-powered caravan campsites.
3). Camp Waipu Cove
Tucked snugly in New Zealand’s Northlands, Camp Waipu Cove is around 2 hours away from Auckland. In addition to the surrounding area’s popular local attractions, this caravan park is known for its lush undisturbed landscape and pristine waters.
The campground is just a short distance away from the local beach. Other popular attractions within the surrounding area include Waipu Caves – known for awesome rock formations and glow worms – the Mangawhai Cliff Walk, Waipu Museum and Piroa Falls.
In addition to accommodating all types of caravans, the campground has a variety of accommodation options including camps for hire and powered and unpowered caravan and tent sites. The ground also has a variety of amenities including shower and toilet blocks, laundry blocks, communal kitchens and barbeque areas, kids playgrounds and a community room with games, internet and TV.
4). Christchurch Top 10 Holiday Park
Fondly referred to as the garden city, Christchurch is the largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. It is only normal for visitors to expect to stay in a comfortable place when travelling through the city, whether they are just passing through, starting or ending their trip around the country.
The Christchurch Top 10 Holiday Park is a great place to stay, especially if you are in search of great amenities and a convenient location right next to the city. In fact, you can’t get a more convenient location than this park, given that it is wedged between the city and the airport.
In addition to giving you access to a variety of accommodation options, including powered and unpowered caravan sites, self-contained rooms and cabins, this popular camping ground also has barbeque areas, free WiFi, power connections, dump stations, a heated pool and hot showers among others.
5). Orange Sheep Campervan Park (Franz Josef)
Nothing beats experiencing the epic views of the Franz Josef Glacier, located along the west coast of the South Island, during your New Zealand tour. Visitors can explore this one of a kind glacial environment, located in a temperate semi-tropical region, through guided glacier treks or simple round walks.
To make things even better, you can choose the nearby Orange Sheep Caravan Park as your base, as you seek to explore the surrounding area’s attractions. This affordable caravan park is not only located within the Franz Josef subtropical rainforest but is also just 5 minutes away from nearby eateries and hangout spots.
In addition to having numerous caravan parking spots, the park also has drinking water, a dump station, free WiFi, BBQ and hot showers, among others.
Summary
With the above list of top caravan parks in mind, you should be able to create an exciting and exhaustive itinerary for your New Zealand trip.
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