If you’re planning an epic road trip around New Zealand, you’ll need to make note of the best places to park your campervan for your itinerary. Campervan sites in New Zealand ooze practicality, efficiency and won’t break the bank. Plus they’re also quite popular thanks to a wide range of amenities that are usually included in your stay.

Kennedy Park Resort Napier Holiday Park, North Island

Powered sites from NZ$49 per night 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 92 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. Find out more – https://www.kennedypark.co.nz/

Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort, North Island

Powered sites from NZ$28 per night 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’s plenty to do and see in this idyllic holiday spot. Without leaving the holiday park, you can relax and unwind at the Taupo DeBretts Hot Springs and Spa. Or venture out to Taupo for bungee jumping, picturesque hiking trails, or snow sports in winter. Find out more – https://www.taupodebretts.co.nz/

Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park, North Island

Powered sites from NZ$40 per night On your coastal journey around the east coast of the North Island, stop at the Mount Maunganui 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’s 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, as well as a caravan dumping station. Find out more – http://www.mountbeachside.co.nz/

Tahuna Beach Kiwi Holiday Park & Motel, South Island

Powered sites from NZ$42 per night 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 Kiwi Holiday Park. There’s also a range of onsite recreation areas, such as mini golf, a basketball court and beach volleyball, and it’s just a short walk to the Nelson Fun Park Hydroslide. Campervan guests can use communal facilities including the kitchen, bathroom amenities and laundry. Find out more – https://www.kiwiholidayparks.com/nelson-and-marlborough/tahuna-beach-holiday-park/

Alpine-Pacific Kiwi Holiday Park, South Island

Alpine-Pacific is another member of the Kiwi Holiday Park family, located in Kaikoura. Centrally located, it’s just a short walk to the white sands of the local beach, as well as local cages, 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. Find out more – https://alpine-pacific.co.nz/