Read on for some winter and spring holiday inspiration and offers from around Aotearoa New Zealand, including a focus on two of the country’s most spectacular regions – the West Coast and Coromandel.
Calling all twitchers, walkers and bikers to the Coromandel
Bird-lovers will squawk with delight at the Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre’s new guided tour. Spot thousands of birds and hear fantastic feathery tales including the kuaka/bar-tailed godwit’s world-record breaking flight all the way from Alaska.
It’s possible and a whole lot of fun to bike to Miranda on the easy Hauraki Rail Trail that traces a pretty path beside the bird-filled Firth of Thames, where you’ll also find the Miranda Tasman Holiday Park.
And in breaking news… The track to Mautohe Cathedral Cove, damaged in February 2023 by Cyclone Gabrielle, will be open to walkers in time for summer according to DOC. Yippee! Find out more here, and choose from 15 awesome holiday parks for your next Coromandel holiday.
Read here for more of what’s going on in the Coromandel this winter and spring.
Brilliant West Coast biking for all
The West Coast is wonderful place to explore on two-wheels whether you’re a hardcore mountain biker or just ditching your training wheels. World-class trails already include the Heaphy Track, Old Ghost Road, Paparoa Track Great Walk/great ride and West Coast Wilderness Trail; and now there’s three more to add to your biking bucket list.
Winding beside the wild Tasman Sea, and through bird-filled bush and untouched wetland, the easy Kawatiri Coastal Trail makes a satisfying outing for riders of all ages. The trail currently runs south from Westport for almost 30km via the Carters Beach TOP 10 – a great base for biking and Buller region adventures.
Fit, advanced-level mountain bikers might like to tackle the recently opened Pike 29 Memorial Track. Climbing for 800m through beautiful beech forest to link up with the Paparoa Track, this expertly crafted piece of singletrack is dedicated to the 29 men who lost their lives in the tragic Pike River Mine Disaster. The Punakaiki Beach Camp and Greymouth TOP 10 Holiday Park are great places to knock off this and/or the Paparoa Track.
The latest addition to the Coast’s smorgasbord of cycle trails is the Lake Brunner Scenic Trail – a grade 2 (easy) and splendid way to explore the shores of region’s largest lake. Feel the vibe with this super-scenic video.
Read here for a full run-down of the Coast’s excellent holiday parks.
For more cycling inspiration, from Northland to Southland, read our Great Rides and holiday parks – the perfect combo article.
Journey to a place of legends on the Pounamu Pathway
Follow in the footsteps of explorers, traders, pioneers and guardians, and learn about West Coast / Te Tai o Poutini Māori history and culture. Creative partner Wētā Workshop brings these engrossing experiences to life at Westport’s Museum of Kawatiri and Greymouth’s Māwhera Pā through state-of-the art digital storytelling that’s fun and engaging.
Get in quick for 25% off TOP 10 Holiday Parks
Winter brings the cold weather, but it comes with the coziness of rugging up and enjoying the crisp air, hot chocolates and a winter warmer escape. Book before 3rd August 2024, and get 25% off* accommodation and sites at participating TOP 10 Holiday Parks! Minimum 2-night stay, for stays between now and 30th August 2024; available for TOP 10 Members only, additional Ts and Cs apply. Step out and enjoy the beauty that the New Zealand winter has to offer with TOP 10!
Book early and save 25% with Hampshire Holiday Parks
The early bird gets the worm, or in this case the early bird gets a whopping discount. Book your stay at least 14 days in advance for the Queenstown, Arrowtown, Glendhu Bay, Wānaka or Kaikourā Hampshire Holiday Parks and you’ll get 25% off. Minimum two-nights stay, plus additional Ts n Cs apply.
TIP: when booking, select your chosen dates and the BOOK EARLY, SAVE 25% offer will display as a bookable option.
TOP 10 Holiday Park member benefits app
TOP 10’s Holiday Parks Member Benefits App is another great reason to join their membership scheme. Download it for fantastic offers from some of New Zealand’s favourite brands including Tower Insurance, JB HiFi, The Coffee Club and many more. Sign up to the app before August 2024 and be in to win one of two Jaybird Wireless Sport Headphones or one of 10 JB Hi-Fi Gift Cards. Additional Ts and Cs apply.
Terrific Tasman Holiday Parks deals
Book early and SAVE 20%
Book at least 14 days in advance at one of ten terrific Tasman Holiday Parks, and save 20% off their flexible nightly rate. Click here for participating parks and Ts and Cs.
But wait, there’s more…
Stay four nights and only pay for three, or get 20% off on mid-week stays when you book two nights or more. Seniors can also save 10% just by showing their Senior Card when checking in. Ts and Cs apply.
TOP 10 park deals and improvements from around the motu
Hastings TOP 10’s stylish new units
Hats off to Hastings TOP 10, who have been working day and night to renovate their lovely, leafy holiday park. Their most recently finished project is their Superior 2 Bedroom Motel Unit, with a bedroom that could grace the pages of a design magazine, and a kitchen with enough space for everyone. This is a motel unit you won’t want to leave!
Kauri Coast TOP 10’s excellent ensuites
Making the most of the quieter months, Kauri Coast TOP 10 has jumped straight into renovations starting with their ensuite units. With a gorgeous colour scheme and an effective yet simple layout, what’s not to love!?
Hot tubs & hard yakka at Taupō TOP 10
Relax and unwind at Taupō TOP 10 with their new hot tube steaming away at a therapeutic 40oC all year round! Stay on their campsites for three nights between 15th June and 30th Sepetember 2024 and only pay for two, AND stay two nights and get the third night half price on units! Call 0800 77 272 to book this offer.
Taupō TOP 10 are also making space for their next big project by removing their 70-year-old units in preparation for some great new additions to the park. Follow progress on their Facebook page.
Dive into Waikanae Beach TOP 10’s winter/spring deal
Grab this cool Gisborne deal and lap it up at Waikanae Beach TOP 10’s heated pool. Stay three nights, and only pay for two on powered sites (new bookings only, cannot be used in conjunction with any other deals; valid until 31 August 2024). Please visit here to book.
Renovations at Red Beach TOP 10
Around 35 minutes north of Auckland, Red Beach TOP 10 have recently renovated their one- and two-bedroom deluxe chalets, which are available to book online now. Also, from now until the 28th October 2024, they are offering 4-month long-term stays on powered sites.
Cool deals at Hot Water Beach TOP 10
Save big when grabbing one of Hot Water Beach TOP 10’s midweek specials. Or, stay three nights and pay for two on selected accommodation and sites during their shoulder season. Book online now!
Save 25% at Kaikōura TOP 10
Quaint coastal Kaikōura is renowned for its incredible wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery. Kaikōura TOP 10 Holiday Park provides the perfect base to discover this nature lovers’ paradise. Book early (14 days+ in advance) and save 25% until the 30 September 2024. Ts and Cs apply. Call 0800 363 638 to book this offer.
Wonderful events for winter and spring
There’s nothing like local events to help you explore and meet new people! Choose from this feast of fun festivals for winter and spring.
Fashionistas, don your best duds and head to the capital to be WOWed at the World of Wearable Arts – a festival of fashion like no other. It runs from 26 September to 13 October but don’t delay in booking – these are HOT tickets! There are plenty of places to park up in the Wellington region.
The Tauranga Food Show (24–25 August) is sure to tantalise your taste with everything from chocolate to cheeses and truffles to tea, plus plenty of allergy friendly, vegan, vegetarian and organic offerings.
Shake a leg at Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Go Live! (15 August), where the town hall will be packed with 15 acts over four stages, ranging from indie to dub, and rock and pop.
Sunny Hawke’s Bay is hosting the world’s first Māori language festival, Toitū Te Reo – a chance to come together to celebrate all things Māori, including food (kai), culture (tikanga) and music (taonga pūoro). There are heaps of free events and no reo skills are required!
Long-distance runners should consider signing up for the Lake Dunstan Trail Marathon (1 September). Spectacular scenery, clip-on walkways suspended above the lake and sheer rock walls will help distract you from the 800m of climbing! ‘It may not end up being your personal best marathon time but could well be your personal best marathon experience!’
Looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and snow with fun-times guaranteed? Why not visit Queenstown for the Winter Pride (22 August–1 September) – the largest winter rainbow festival in the southern hemisphere, celebrating love, community and diversity, with near-endless opportunities for dancing!
To find more, check out this jam-packed nationwide calendar that’ll help you find all the amazing options according to interests or region.
How to find a New Zealand Holiday Park
Looking for a quick-and-easy way to see where all HPNZ-member parks are? Why not download our handy maps by scanning the QR code or clicking the buttons below.
Alternatively, head to the Holiday Parks New Zealand website and search by region, name, facilities and/or affiliations.
Head for the heavens in NZ’s best stargazing spots
Aotearoa is blessed with brilliant night skies, made all the brighter by low levels of light pollution and incredible constellations. Prepare to be amazed in our out-of-this world article with some winter stargazing when cold air means clearer skies and shorter days equal inky skies for longer.
Hot pools and cool fun at our holiday parks
Holiday parks and hot pools go hand in hand, especially in the cooler months. Check out our fun blog for hot soaks around the motu, which also includes some invigorating cold-water activities for adventurous folk in search of some cool fun.
The holiday parks feel-good factor
As holiday park people, we still think it’s hard to beat the laidback, easy ways of the good old Kiwi classic, even with a modern twist of Wifi. What’s more, at a time when holidays have become increasingly complicated, commercialised and costly for the planet, we can feel super-good about a choice that delivers so much fun with a light environmental footprint. Read this enlightening article for just some of the reasons why.
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