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Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Gisborne

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Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Gorgeous Gisborne Sunset
Wonderful rivers
The kids love the jumping pillow
Plenty of equipment to hire, like our SUP boards
Go Karts for hire
Golden beaches for miles
Meet our mascot Toppy
Visit Rere Waterfalls and rockslide
Waikanae Beach Public Showers and Playground

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Waikanae Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Right by the beach. Right next to town.

At Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park we want to ensure you have the best Gisborne experience you can have, we want you to leave here wanting to come back & loving our little treasure of a town as much as we do!

We have the accommodation to suit the needs of all, from 2 bedroom park motels that are very comfortable and tastefully decorated, to family units with 1 or 2 bedrooms, basic cabins for the budget traveler or for those who love the outdoors, spacious powered campsites.

Our wide range of activities keep the children happy with the beach on your doorstep, great for swimming, surfing, boogie boarding or building sand castles. There is also go kart hire, tennis courts and two different playgrounds to choose from. For the rainy days we have our T.V room with Sky, table tennis, a computer and more.

But don't worry we didn't forget about the adults, we have surfboards, stand up paddle-boards and kayaks for hire and knowledgeable staff to help you plan your stay.

- Wine Tastings - Beautiful Seafood - Natural Rockslides and Waterfalls plus so much more!

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Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

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Location

North IslandTairāwhiti GisborneGisborne

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  • Activity__camping_grounds_holiday_parksCamping Grounds
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Operating Season And Hours

Office open 365 days a year form 8am to 8pm

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-38.6707015708624

178.018341064453

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-38.6707015708624
Longitude
178.018341064453

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Reviews

    ✓ Beautiful beachside location

    ✓ Great for kids

    ✓ Extremely clean facilities

    ✓ Close to Sunshine Brewery

    ✓ Well-equipped facilities

    𐄂 Expensive pricing

    𐄂 Parking view instead of beach

    • The best one yet.
    • Great family place.
    • Great campground, good facilities.
    • Stayed 2 nights.
    • Very beautiful view.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 7
    18%
    9/10 7
    18%
    8/10 11
    28%
    7/10 5
    13%
    6/10 3
    8%
    5/10 3
    8%
    4/10 3
    8%
    3/10 1
    3%
    2/10 0
    0%
    1/10 0
    0%
  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful beachside location, quite far from town but very close to Sunshine Brewery and coast.

    Extremely clean and ample facilities - including bounce pillow and pool so would be great for kids. Grass site. Would recommend.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Jaye Manso's avatar

    Jaye Manso

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Les emplacements sont spacieux mais le beach front n'en est pas un, nous étions plutôt face au parking de la plage.

    Très cher d'autant que la personne de l'accueil nous a donné un emplacement beachfront (donc plus cher) sans vraiment nous laisser le choix.

    Proche du port donc beaucoup de bruits même la nuit...

    Les sanitaires étaient propres et le camping bien équipé pour les enfants mais tout était accessible uniquement avec une carte d'accès et une de nos cartes ne fonctionnait plus dès le premier soir

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Marie Perret's avatar

    Marie Perret

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    $30 pppn for a tent/powered site in November seems crazy for the quality of the site.

    Pricing is also wrong on the page. Can’t recommend it for what it is. Real shame as top10’s are usually really decent if a bit pricey.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Phil's avatar

    Phil

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    This was our first time at a 'top 10' and have to say we found it very average.

    It's very expensive for a campsite ($28pppn - this was for a powered site but they had no option for non-powered). It's in a good location (next to the beach and about 10mins to town) and the facilities are very clean. They have quite small sites which are allocated on arrival, so you don't get to choose where you set up. It's not bad but we have stayed in much better campsites for a lot less.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

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    Paige

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Not the cheapest, but a great campground with a nice pool and friendly staff.

    Will be back 😄

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Felix's avatar

    Felix

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great location on the beach and walking distance to town.

    Clean and great facilities. Good place, would stay here again.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Murray's avatar

    Murray

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Freindly greeting and helpful staff.

    Not that quite as across from the lumbar yard and boats loading. Hot showers. Loads of entertainment and close to walk to town.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Trish

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Price:$25,00 p.p for powersite, it's a little bit over priced Location: very nearby the center, but no noise disturbances Toilets: are fine Showers: they are okay but nog always very hot Kitchen

    : okay but pretty far from the campsites (we were standing at the far end of the campground

    Laundry: there was no dryer, it got repairs

    * The got a heated pool but in the winter it is still pretty cold

    Reviewed about 4 years ago and experienced in June 2020

    Linda's avatar

    Linda

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    If you want to stay in Gisborne for a night or two, I recommend this place.

    It's very close to CBD, farmer's market (on Saturdays) and some good walks around the town. Beachfront. The facilities are not new, but clean, and there 's a lot of space for the kids to play. The campsites for campervans and the lot are not so big, your neighbors will be close to you. Free wifi (500 mb pd), free showers and 23 $ pp on a powered site.

    You can hear the trucks and some noise from the harbour but it'll slow down at night. Had a good sleep here, nothing to complain. Staff very friendly.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Beth

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Good campsite.

    A little bit expensive but there are lots of facilities . Women’s office very smiling and helpful . Unlimited hot shower / wifi limited but enough for 1night.

    Close to everything and in front of the sea.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

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    Ozi

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Les emplacements sont spacieux mais le beach front n'en est pas un, nous étions plutôt face au parking de la plage.

    Très cher d'autant que la personne de l'accueil nous a donné un emplacement beachfront (donc plus cher) sans vraiment nous laisser le choix.

    Proche du port donc beaucoup de bruits même la nuit...

    Les sanitaires étaient propres et le camping bien équipé pour les enfants mais tout était accessible uniquement avec une carte d'accès et une de nos cartes ne fonctionnait plus dès le premier soir

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Marie Perret's avatar

    Marie Perret

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful beachside location, quite far from town but very close to Sunshine Brewery and coast.

    Extremely clean and ample facilities - including bounce pillow and pool so would be great for kids. Grass site. Would recommend.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Jaye Manso's avatar

    Jaye Manso

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    $30 pppn for a tent/powered site in November seems crazy for the quality of the site.

    Pricing is also wrong on the page. Can’t recommend it for what it is. Real shame as top10’s are usually really decent if a bit pricey.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Phil's avatar

    Phil

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    Disappointed with the motel unit, with the price charged the standard should be much higher.

    The paintwork is shabby the furniture in spare room looks like its from op shop. You can hear the people's conversations next door. Basically price demands better standard.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

    Diprose's avatar

    Diprose

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    This was our first time at a 'top 10' and have to say we found it very average.

    It's very expensive for a campsite ($28pppn - this was for a powered site but they had no option for non-powered). It's in a good location (next to the beach and about 10mins to town) and the facilities are very clean. They have quite small sites which are allocated on arrival, so you don't get to choose where you set up. It's not bad but we have stayed in much better campsites for a lot less.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

    Paige's avatar

    Paige

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    Nice and tidy place with swimming pool but it's very expensive for what you get (28$/pp power site) no place in the fridge, close to the port.

    Check-in is not very friendly and they ask for credit card even if you stay in your van. You need a card and/or a code to acces the facilities. Not really a good vibe there so if you have other options take them.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Marine's avatar

    Marine

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Not the cheapest, but a great campground with a nice pool and friendly staff.

    Will be back 😄

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Felix's avatar

    Felix

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great location on the beach and walking distance to town.

    Clean and great facilities. Good place, would stay here again.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Murray's avatar

    Murray

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Price:$25,00 p.p for powersite, it's a little bit over priced Location: very nearby the center, but no noise disturbances Toilets: are fine Showers: they are okay but nog always very hot Kitchen

    : okay but pretty far from the campsites (we were standing at the far end of the campground

    Laundry: there was no dryer, it got repairs

    * The got a heated pool but in the winter it is still pretty cold

    Reviewed about 4 years ago and experienced in June 2020

    Linda's avatar

    Linda

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Freindly greeting and helpful staff.

    Not that quite as across from the lumbar yard and boats loading. Hot showers. Loads of entertainment and close to walk to town.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Trish's avatar

    Trish

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    They were loading a ship with lumber so you could hear banging on ship all night long not to mention all the lumber trucks rumbling by all night long every 5 minutes.

    Facilities average at best.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Rich

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    After staying in many free, DOC and family owned sites, this was our first top 10.

    While everything is immaculately taken care of and facilities were very clean, it was also kind of disappointing. Need a swipe card to get into everything. Doors to kitchen, fridge, freezer, bathrooms, etc. Kitchen had stove and hot plate, but had to bring all your own pots, pans, plates, etc. Tennis courts on site, really cool play area and a swimming pool. Plenty of bathrooms and showers. Camping sites were pretty small. Got 500mb wifi/day. For a childless couple who was just there to shower and sleep, the price didn't seem worth it.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Layna's avatar

    Layna

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    If you want to stay in Gisborne for a night or two, I recommend this place.

    It's very close to CBD, farmer's market (on Saturdays) and some good walks around the town. Beachfront. The facilities are not new, but clean, and there 's a lot of space for the kids to play. The campsites for campervans and the lot are not so big, your neighbors will be close to you. Free wifi (500 mb pd), free showers and 23 $ pp on a powered site.

    You can hear the trucks and some noise from the harbour but it'll slow down at night. Had a good sleep here, nothing to complain. Staff very friendly.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    Beth's avatar

    Beth

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Good campsite.

    A little bit expensive but there are lots of facilities . Women’s office very smiling and helpful . Unlimited hot shower / wifi limited but enough for 1night.

    Close to everything and in front of the sea.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    Ozi's avatar

    Ozi

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great site right on the beach.

    Good clean facilities. 20 minute walk in to the city with shops and restaurants.

    Only small gripe was that they put everyone right next door to each other even though the park was empty, asked at the desk and they let us move down to the other end of the park by ourselves.

    Liked it here so much we stayed an extra night.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Peter's avatar

    Peter

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    The best one yet.

    Awesome location. The pool was great. The staff are really friendly. Great location. Easy to find. Close to everything you can walk everywhere.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

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    rabbit321

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    This holiday park is in a great location right next to the beach!

    Great facilities and the mini theatre showing kids movies every night during the school holidays was great! The new pool is amazing and we enjoyed it during the hot days. Loved the kai karts and eating area which added to the summer beach atmosphere. My only complaint is the noise coming from the port into the wee hours of the night (ships loading cargo).

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

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    Gordon Otte

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Had the MOST memorable stay at the Waikanae Top 10 Holiday Park, from the time of arrival to our departure.

    The friendly smiley faces from the staff upon arrival made us feel so welcome. There is nothing to dislike about this place. Everything is so close by takeaways, restaurants, the city center and even better foot steps away from the BEACH. Their communal facilities are clean and tidy, even though we were booked into an Ensuite Cabin with our very own shower and rest room, it was nice to check out those areas for next time if we decide to camp.

    Looks like we've found our home away from home.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago and experienced in February 2017

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Ramona Teve Roa

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great family place.

    Close to town and beach. New swimming pool going to be amazing.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    LTM

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    No charm and no shade.

    Facilities are all good, kitchen is very large, but was stinky from burnt things and fish from other guests, 'cinema' and game room ok, but the campground just didn't have any charm. Fenced all around, no trees. It's just two roads parallel to the beach road with one van/tent after the next.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

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    Fabio Flepp

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    This campground was the most expensive we stayed at.

    A small tent and 2 people $50. Staff were friendly. They gave each person a security card to get into the facilities. Felt like you were at work. Trucks rumbled by at the back of the campground. the facilities are old. But they did work and were very clean. We used the car wash which was great to be able to use. Its next to a great beach good for pre-teens to play in.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Blu Ice

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This is a great place to stay.

    I had a self contained unit as well as a powered site. The facilities are kept clean and so are the grounds. Security is excellent. All the staff I have had contact with have been very friendly and helpful. A great place to stay when in Gisborne.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Chris's avatar

    Chris

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    It's a nice campground on a great location near the beach and walking distance to town.

    We got a spot near the beach. The view was nice except for the fence. Amenities are clean though a little outdated. The staff is very friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
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    Janneke Hekhuis

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great campground, good facilities.

    Location is good.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
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    hendrik king

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great location, adjacent to the beach and within an easy walk of excellent restaurants.

    Clean, many amenities including outstanding kitchens and clean showers and bathrooms.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

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    John Chilcote

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Well appointed site near to town centre and right on the sea front.

    All amenities and facilities one would expect from a Top 10 site. Good fish and chip shop right at the entrance.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

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    Jane Knight

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Facilities are a bit old for a Top 10 campsite and for the price.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

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    Stephanie

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Friendly staff.

    Small shop where you can hire surf boards as well. Close to the city beach. Access to the beach only through the main gate. You can choose your own spot when you ask for it. Grassy pitches. Facilitiy block c is incredibly old. The other was just ok.

    The whole place felt a little bit as it has seen better days... (like the city Gisborne itself)

    Quite noisy at night with the harbor next door.

    We stayed two nights no matter what.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    GERMANY
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    Vincent S.

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Good holiday site right on the beach (but with secure fencing), walking distance from town centre.

    Not crowded, though quite noisy with children. One good toilet block, one rather primitive one.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
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    Stephen McNair

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Very pricey, even when it is not high season.

    Need upgrade for washers and dryers. OK staff and OK service. Very close to the beach. Lacking enthusiasm!

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014