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Our two bedroom Motel is a wonderful choice of accommodation for couples or families, with your own kitchen and bathroom , spacious living area with T.V, heat pump, pull out sofa bed and lovely dining table and chairs.
Our beautiful private 3 bedroom house looking out over Waikanae Beach. Great holiday spot for family, friends, and groups of any kind.
These spacious units are great for the family or groups, wonderful open plan living area with two pull out sofa beds, in the bedroom is a double bed and a set of bunks all linen is provided.
Great two bedroom unit with its own kitchen, bathroom, T.V and dining area, in one of the bedrooms there is a double bed and the other there are bunks and a single bed, all made up with linen provided.
Close to all our facilities including our great BBQ area & kitchen. These rooms come with a double bottom bunk and single top bunk, bottom sheet, pillows and pillowcases provided, along with tea and coffee making facilities.
Close to all our park facilities including our great BBQ area and communal kitchen. These rooms have 2 sets of bunk beds, bottom sheets and pillows with pillowcases provided along with tea & coffee making facilities.
Perfect accommodation for caravans, motorhomes and tents, on the beachfront and close to all the park facilities all on beautiful lush green grass.
Perfect accommodation for caravans, motorhomes and tents, on the beachfront and close to all the park facilities all on beautiful lush green grass.
Perfect option for travellers, these rooms have tea & coffee making facilities, linen provided and our great BBQ area right outside the units.
Perfect option for travellers or couples, these rooms have tea & coffee making facilities, linen provided and our great BBQ area right outside the units.
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Visit beautiful Gisborne
zoomExperience famous Gizzy surf
zoomWaikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
zoomGorgeous Gisborne Sunset
zoomWonderful rivers
zoomThe kids love the jumping pillow
zoomPlenty of equipment to hire, like our SUP boards
zoomGo Karts for hire
zoomGolden beaches for miles
zoomMeet our mascot Toppy
zoomVisit Rere Waterfalls and rockslide
zoomWaikanae Beach Public Showers and Playground
zoomRight 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 ParkCommercial organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Gisborne |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Office open 365 days a year form 8am to 8pm |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. No park-overs, only powered sites available. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? Cabins with kitchen available This location offers cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. |
En Suite Units |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? En-suite units available This location offers en-suite units for rental accommodation. |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? Park motels available This location offers park motels for rental accommodation. |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? No on-site caravans This location does not offer on-site caravans for rental accommodation. |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? No non-powered sites This site does not offer non-powered camp sites. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Conference Facilities |
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Conference FacilitiesDoes this establishment offer conference facilities? No conference facilities This establishment does not offer conference facilities. |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? Free Customer WiFi There is free WiFi internet access available for paying customers only. 500mb |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Local Ownership |
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Local OwnershipHow locally owned and operated is this business? Locally owned and operated A small company with one (or maybe a few) places of business. |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only. |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (large bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of large bags of household rubbish. Mixed Recycling (plastic, cans, glass) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable household items. Generally this includes small plastic, glass and metal items. Glass Recycling This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable glass items. Paper Recycling (paper, card) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable paper and cardboard items. Compost (organic waste) This location provides the facility to dispose of biodegradable household rubbish so that it can be composted and recycled as organic compost. Generally this includes kitchen scraps such as vegetables, fruits and meats. |
✓ 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.
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10/10 | 7 |
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8/10 | 11 |
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7/10 | 5 |
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6/10 | 3 |
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5/10 | 3 |
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4/10 | 3 |
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3/10 | 1 |
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ($28pppn - this was for a powered site but they had no option for non-powered). It's in a good location (next to the beach and about 10mins to town) and the facilities are very clean. They have quite small sites which are allocated on arrival, so you don't get to choose where you set up. It's not bad but we have stayed in much better campsites for a lot less.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
2.0/5
Nice and tidy place with swimming pool but it's very expensive for what you get (28$/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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Customer
5.0/5
Great family place.
Close to town and beach. New swimming pool going to be amazing.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
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
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
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
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
Customer
4.0/5
Great campground, good facilities.
Location is good.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
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
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
Customer
3.5/5
Facilities are a bit old for a Top 10 campsite and for the price.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
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
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
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
Customer