Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park

Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park

Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park

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Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park

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A clean, quiet, spacious and well maintained camping and RV site set on 5 acres of well maintained grounds – a great Kiwi holiday spot.

We are the nearest Holiday Park to Taupo town centre and beautiful Lake Taupo – just 1.5 kms away (approx. 20 minute walk); with many sporting, event and conference venues close by. Whatever time of the year it is, you will just love it here!

At Taupo Top 10 Holiday Park we offer a great choice of accommodation and we have something to suit anyone’s taste and budget. Our accommodation options range from private, sheltered campsites to the motels and cabin accommodation – great for families, groups and backpackers! Enjoy our thermal plunge hot pool which is totally thermal water.

While staying with us, enjoy great Lake Taupo and the world renowned trout fishing, as well as a little sightseeing or take a day trip to Tongariro National Park, Rotorua or Waitomo, not forgetting Art Deco Napier. There are many top activities in and around Taupo – do make sure you take the time to enjoy yourselves.

Another thing – do you remember the first time you touched snow?
Take a chair lift to 2020 metres above sea level at Mt Ruapehu; rent a sled, build a snowman, or gang up on family members for a snowball fight.

Exiting news for this coming ski season at Ruapehu – have a look at www.mtruapehu.com and see the many changes, it is huge! An easy day trip from Taupo.

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Taupo Top 10 Holiday Park

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Location

North IslandTaupo RegionTaupo

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Operating Season And Hours

We are open from 8am - 8pm winter and summer. Late arrivals are available by arrangement only.

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-38.6834327779488

176.089296340942

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-38.6834327779488
Longitude
176.089296340942

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    ✓ Clean amenities

    ✓ Hot thermal pool

    ✓ Helpful staff

    ✓ Good kids playground

    ✓ Movie nights for kids

    𐄂 Overpriced facilities

    𐄂 Cramped sites

    • We stayed here for two nights in a power site.
    • My family realy enjoy staying here.
    • Campground acceptable, facilities good.
    • Very clean place.
    • Good location and helpful staff.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 15
    28%
    9/10 12
    23%
    8/10 11
    21%
    7/10 4
    8%
    6/10 3
    6%
    5/10 2
    4%
    4/10 0
    0%
    3/10 4
    8%
    2/10 1
    2%
    1/10 1
    2%
  • 5.0/5

    Great staff, clean amenities, hot thermal pool, good kids playground.

    Happy we stopped here.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

    Caitlin's avatar

    Caitlin

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We enjoyed staying here with our campervan.

    Everything was clean from the bathrooms to the kitchen. It was relaxing to stay in the hot water pool.

    Reviewed 9 months ago

    Alex's avatar

    Alex

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Sites a bit close together but generally all good.

    BBQ area, kitchens, showers all spotless. Reception very helpful. Hired campsite bikes up to huka falls. Pool pleasant too.

    Reviewed 8 months ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Sue Stafford 's avatar

    Sue Stafford

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A fabulous job has been done by the new owners.

    Dog friendly

    Swimming Pool and hot pool

    Brand new showers etc kitchen laundry

    Movie nights for kids with a great communal area for all to enjoy.

    A coffee kiosk open daily.

    If you want a big site make sure you ask for one of the larger ones when you book or when you arrive.

    Won’t be the cheapest place but will def be one of the best you stay at.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

    Jo McAlpine 's avatar

    Jo McAlpine

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    This Holiday Park has the profit-thought present everywhere.

    Prices are over-the-top for the offered location, size of facilities and extra charges.

    We rented the double cabin which turned out to be just a box with a bed. No place to store anything. Not even a hook on the wall to hang a cloak or towel. Even the YHA provides a desk and chair in a room.

    - The laundry is 6$ and a rip-off.* That's 50% more than in other (TOP10) parks, so the explanation that the "costs for gas" are responsible is a bad excuse. Oh, detergent is not included, of course. A shoutout to the nice man with his granddaughter that donated a full box of Persil to share.

    - For hanging up laundry, you need to provide your own pegs - or BUY (!!) them from the reception.* As "People might steal them"

    - Interestingly, a sign in the laundry room says you can get baskets and pegs at the reception "upon request". They also have no baskets at all. Because "People might steal them"*

    - Location is okay, but check before you arrive. It's NOT walking distance to the town centre nor the lake itself.

    - The facilities are clean. But get heavily crowded on the weekend. The kitchen is ridiculously small and thus always full and noisy. There are a few more showers and toilets closer to the tent sites, however. Would like to write that the facilities were new, but in my shower, the shower head came off.

    - Needless to say that the 115$ per night for the sleeping box (double cabin) are entirely overpriced.

    - The media room offers Sky and a smart TV. There is also a gas fireplace, which you can use - against a charge.

    - The gaming room has an Emulator arcade and billiard which you can use - against a charge.*

    - To be fair, there is one special touch that we really liked: Not in line with the other extra services, and clearly overlooked, there is a well-maintained herb garden

    - The internet connection (in the cabin) was not good.

    * not the case in other holiday parks

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    V L Nelson's avatar

    V L Nelson

    Customer

  • 1.0/5

    We chose this campsite due to it being supposedly 'dog friendly' and the advertising of it having 'a warm swimming pool' and 'a hot pool'.

    It turned out to be the most unfriendly dog-friendly campsite we have ever stayed at. The rules of keeping dogs on leads and out of public areas appear to apply only to guests paying for the privilege of having a dog there, whilst the owner's dog was to be found wandering all over the reception (a public place) and the cafe's outdoor seating area. On the first night, we sat in the well lit outdoor area, at the camping tables nearby the bbqs. Our dog was tied to the table. As the owner passed by, we were rudely accused of "hiding" the dog in a non-dog friendly area. We were well accustomed to dogs not being allowed into the kitchen, bathrooms and swim area, yet a completely open patio area was new to us, as seasoned campers. Had we been approached in a friendly manner, we wouldn't have been so offended. We were told by the owner it was considered a public space (isn't everywhere public in a camp site?) and the ban on dogs was a "cultural thing". I wonder then, why the owner's dog being in public areas doesn't comply with this "cultural" rule. This put a significant bad cloud over our stay. Aside from this, the pool was too cold to swim in and the 'hot' pool was barely tepid and had new lifeforms growing in it. We got out very quickly. Overall, we were incredibly disappointed with this campsite. It was expensive, the owner was rude and unfriendly and the facilities less than what was advertised. We won't return to this location. There are many more legitimately dog friendly campsites throughout New Zealand.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    K. O'Toole 's avatar

    K. O'Toole

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Place has had a massive revamp under the new owners.

    Really top notch sparkling facilities. Hot pool was beautiful although could have been a tiny bit warmer. Games room to keep everyone entertained. Would stay again next time I'm back

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Dan's avatar

    Dan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We had a awesome stay on a powered site that was cheap with amazing facilities.

    The showers and toilets were cleaned dayley,I've never seen sinks so shiny!!

    Cheap laundry $2 a wash with $1 for washing powder and $4 to dry.

    Nice little playground for the kiddys and very close to town that's handy!

    10/10!. Definitely will stay again and remember my togs for the thermal pool!

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Nicole's avatar

    Nicole

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful park.

    The kitchens are well stocked with equipment. We used theirs instead of the one in our camper! The toilets were clean and showers were heavenly! The sites are large and their is water and power on them, this seems to be uncommon in NZ. The thermo pool was small but nice. The staff were lovely and the wifi awesome. We paid $54 a night but it was well worth it!

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Kate Shields's avatar

    Kate Shields

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Really helpful/friendly staff and very close to the town centre.

    Quite lively when we were there, but still had plenty of showers and kitchen space.

    Powered sites felt quite private, with hedges in between pitches.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    David Wilson's avatar

    David Wilson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The camp site was in a quiet residential road away from noisy traffic and SH.

    Very friendly welcome and even barista coffee available. We stayed on a grassy powered site with privacy hedges between pitches, although $58NZ for two, well worth the little extra to have amazing shower and toilet facilities, (even had a family bathroom )

    Kitchen was immaculate and very well equipped, bbq area outside with ample seating and bean bag seats available for film night!

    We did not use the pool or spa pool but both were clean and well maintained. The hot tub looked amazing but required booking in advance.

    Strongly recommend staying here.

    Reviewed 6 days ago

    Hilary's avatar

    Hilary

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great staff, clean amenities, hot thermal pool, good kids playground.

    Happy we stopped here.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

    Caitlin's avatar

    Caitlin

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Sites a bit close together but generally all good.

    BBQ area, kitchens, showers all spotless. Reception very helpful. Hired campsite bikes up to huka falls. Pool pleasant too.

    Reviewed 8 months ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Sue Stafford 's avatar

    Sue Stafford

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We enjoyed staying here with our campervan.

    Everything was clean from the bathrooms to the kitchen. It was relaxing to stay in the hot water pool.

    Reviewed 9 months ago

    Alex's avatar

    Alex

    Customer

  • 1.0/5

    We chose this campsite due to it being supposedly 'dog friendly' and the advertising of it having 'a warm swimming pool' and 'a hot pool'.

    It turned out to be the most unfriendly dog-friendly campsite we have ever stayed at. The rules of keeping dogs on leads and out of public areas appear to apply only to guests paying for the privilege of having a dog there, whilst the owner's dog was to be found wandering all over the reception (a public place) and the cafe's outdoor seating area. On the first night, we sat in the well lit outdoor area, at the camping tables nearby the bbqs. Our dog was tied to the table. As the owner passed by, we were rudely accused of "hiding" the dog in a non-dog friendly area. We were well accustomed to dogs not being allowed into the kitchen, bathrooms and swim area, yet a completely open patio area was new to us, as seasoned campers. Had we been approached in a friendly manner, we wouldn't have been so offended. We were told by the owner it was considered a public space (isn't everywhere public in a camp site?) and the ban on dogs was a "cultural thing". I wonder then, why the owner's dog being in public areas doesn't comply with this "cultural" rule. This put a significant bad cloud over our stay. Aside from this, the pool was too cold to swim in and the 'hot' pool was barely tepid and had new lifeforms growing in it. We got out very quickly. Overall, we were incredibly disappointed with this campsite. It was expensive, the owner was rude and unfriendly and the facilities less than what was advertised. We won't return to this location. There are many more legitimately dog friendly campsites throughout New Zealand.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    K. O'Toole 's avatar

    K. O'Toole

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    This Holiday Park has the profit-thought present everywhere.

    Prices are over-the-top for the offered location, size of facilities and extra charges.

    We rented the double cabin which turned out to be just a box with a bed. No place to store anything. Not even a hook on the wall to hang a cloak or towel. Even the YHA provides a desk and chair in a room.

    - The laundry is 6$ and a rip-off.* That's 50% more than in other (TOP10) parks, so the explanation that the "costs for gas" are responsible is a bad excuse. Oh, detergent is not included, of course. A shoutout to the nice man with his granddaughter that donated a full box of Persil to share.

    - For hanging up laundry, you need to provide your own pegs - or BUY (!!) them from the reception.* As "People might steal them"

    - Interestingly, a sign in the laundry room says you can get baskets and pegs at the reception "upon request". They also have no baskets at all. Because "People might steal them"*

    - Location is okay, but check before you arrive. It's NOT walking distance to the town centre nor the lake itself.

    - The facilities are clean. But get heavily crowded on the weekend. The kitchen is ridiculously small and thus always full and noisy. There are a few more showers and toilets closer to the tent sites, however. Would like to write that the facilities were new, but in my shower, the shower head came off.

    - Needless to say that the 115$ per night for the sleeping box (double cabin) are entirely overpriced.

    - The media room offers Sky and a smart TV. There is also a gas fireplace, which you can use - against a charge.

    - The gaming room has an Emulator arcade and billiard which you can use - against a charge.*

    - To be fair, there is one special touch that we really liked: Not in line with the other extra services, and clearly overlooked, there is a well-maintained herb garden

    - The internet connection (in the cabin) was not good.

    * not the case in other holiday parks

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    V L Nelson's avatar

    V L Nelson

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Over priced, uncomfortable bed, noisy as hell -right next to kitchen and toilet in a tiny room!!

    As a kiwi I'm embarrassed for so a high end price and to get such a low end place!! Rubbish, I won't be back!

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    Ian Wallace 's avatar

    Ian Wallace

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A fabulous job has been done by the new owners.

    Dog friendly

    Swimming Pool and hot pool

    Brand new showers etc kitchen laundry

    Movie nights for kids with a great communal area for all to enjoy.

    A coffee kiosk open daily.

    If you want a big site make sure you ask for one of the larger ones when you book or when you arrive.

    Won’t be the cheapest place but will def be one of the best you stay at.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

    Jo McAlpine 's avatar

    Jo McAlpine

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Place has had a massive revamp under the new owners.

    Really top notch sparkling facilities. Hot pool was beautiful although could have been a tiny bit warmer. Games room to keep everyone entertained. Would stay again next time I'm back

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Dan's avatar

    Dan

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Bit underwhelmed with the Top10 claim.

    Found it costly and had a bit of a weird vibe. Did allow pets on application for a $2 charge. The building exteriors are a bit hotch potch with dated colours schemes which added to the weird vibe but the actual facilities inside were clean and in good condition. Probably would’ve been more satisfied with my stay if it were cheaper.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Emma Brownless's avatar

    Emma Brownless

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    $35 for 1 person for 1 night non powered tent site Tiny pool and cold Small facilities Bright lights from neighbouring yard Receptionist is nice

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    NzMo's avatar

    NzMo

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We had a awesome stay on a powered site that was cheap with amazing facilities.

    The showers and toilets were cleaned dayley,I've never seen sinks so shiny!!

    Cheap laundry $2 a wash with $1 for washing powder and $4 to dry.

    Nice little playground for the kiddys and very close to town that's handy!

    10/10!. Definitely will stay again and remember my togs for the thermal pool!

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Nicole's avatar

    Nicole

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Definitely the worst top ten we’ve stayed in, but driving distance to downtown (or a very long walk) and the couple that runs it are super nice.

    Overpriced and don’t expect the best facilities but it wasn’t gross or anything, and works for location if needed.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Mike Smith's avatar

    Mike Smith

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful park.

    The kitchens are well stocked with equipment. We used theirs instead of the one in our camper! The toilets were clean and showers were heavenly! The sites are large and their is water and power on them, this seems to be uncommon in NZ. The thermo pool was small but nice. The staff were lovely and the wifi awesome. We paid $54 a night but it was well worth it!

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Kate Shields's avatar

    Kate Shields

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Really helpful/friendly staff and very close to the town centre.

    Quite lively when we were there, but still had plenty of showers and kitchen space.

    Powered sites felt quite private, with hedges in between pitches.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    David Wilson's avatar

    David Wilson

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    while powered sites seem to be spacious and convenient, our non-powered site was the most narrow in our 2 weeks journey.

    Borders between sites were not clear at all, part of our site was occupied by boat. We checked in just at 8 pm so there was no one to solve this. Also, paid wifi for this price is misunderstanding. Next time I'd take powered site and check in early to have time to liaise with staff, there's plenty of things that went wrong

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    POLAND
    Mateusz Konopka's avatar

    Mateusz Konopka

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Really lovely camp so close to town yet very quiet.

    The grounds are immaculate & all facilities are clean. Great value tent sites.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Margie's avatar

    Margie

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Sites quite cosy here but nice enough and good screening in between each site.

    This site is about a 15 min walk into Taupo. It’s also in the middle of a housing estate right next to a factory which can be noisy first thing in the morning. Showers good with plenty of hot water. Kitchen and BBQ facilities excellent. Probably wouldn’t return here but only because the location is not picturesque enough for us.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    ian kennedy's avatar

    ian kennedy

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very clean facilities; excellent shower water pressure; well maintained; nice option upgrade wifi; nice distance to walking/bike tracks and into town; reasonably priced ...

    a good solid park

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

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    Camping-Dave

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very well equipped camping, facilities were clean.

    Unlimited hot water for shower. Nice spot. Friendly staff.

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

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    Fer&And

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Pitches are a good size with thick hedges giving privacy between vans.

    Kitchen good. Tv room and games room. Tiny pool. Dormitory rooms near kitchen made it a lively site. Long walk to town.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in February 2018

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    Eversons

    Customer

    Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated.

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    taupo_all_seasons

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Very clean place.

    Great kitchen. Very friendly and helpful owners. We rent bikes to go to the waterfalls. A really great trip.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

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    Marjolein Bakker

    Customer

    Thank you for your review, it is much appreciated.

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    taupo_all_seasons

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    We stayed here for two nights in a power site.

    A little pricier than some parks but well worth the cost of $24.00 per person. Each site is separated by hedges so that you can't see the neighbour beside you. Sites are roomy and each has a picnic table. The kitchen area is spotless with lots of grills to cook on and tables to sit at. Washrooms are very clean and a hair drier is provided. Showers are free and water pressure is good. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Wifi is $5.00 per 24 hours but is quick and easy to access. All in all a great place to stay in the very beautiful and interesting town of Taupo.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    Laurie Meston's avatar

    Laurie Meston

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    I was impressed at how clean the park and facilities were.

    Showers are big enough and have unlimited hot water.

    As of October 2016, they are remodeling part of the toilet block. The section that is still open is plenty big to handle the capacity, but is shared for both men and women. I look forward to when the new part is open.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Ron Ozarka

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Quiet park with hedges in between each van spot for soundproofing, was very handy for us as we were travelling with a four month old who is susceptible to waking at random noises.

    Kitchen facilities and outdoor tables and BBQ area were fantastic.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    Alice Craig's avatar

    Alice Craig

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    It was pretty cold, wet and miserable when we went which tainted the experience a bit.

    The site was really clean, good showers, TV room is comfy once you've run the heater for a bit. There is also a hot pool which was covered over and looked pretty closed so we didn't use it. Considering it was so miserable we had a good stay. Also if you stay here check out the hot stream further along Spa Road at Thermal Park, you can go down in your swimmers for a dip.

    Reviewed about 9 years ago

    Chester Martin's avatar

    Chester Martin

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    The place was quite busy and the welcome by the staff rather so-so.

    Powered campervan sites are tightly packed together, uneven and it seemed to be a long time since grass had been growing on the patches we had on offer.

    Not a place where you can expect to see anything of the great Taupo lake or anything inspiring, but well we just wanted to spend a night there.

    The amenities were clean, but no all-too modern.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    SWEDEN
    Craig's avatar

    Craig

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    great inexpensive cabin to stay in.

    comfy beds and friendly helpful staff

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014

    NEW ZEALAND
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    ilove totravel

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A nice, clean campground with all the facilities you need plus a small thermal pool that is open till nine pm.

    42$ for two and unpowered

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    SWITZERLAND
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    Mirjam B.

    Customer