Riverside Holiday Park

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Riverside Holiday Park

Riverside Holiday Park is an authentic kiwi holiday experience, situated on the banks of the Buller river with stunning views, excellent facilities and a fun family friendly atmosphere

Riverside Holiday Park has easy river access, NZ,s #1 swimming hole, laundry facilities, golf next door, walking and mountain biking trails near by, kayakers and rafters favorite place to stay. Township is located only 1 kilometer away only a 20 minute walk.

We have over 18 acres of park like grounds to pitch a tent (all unmarked tent sites) and 49 powered sites. We now have 4 kitchens and 3 toilet/shower blocks. One kitchen has a large deck with wonderful river view to enjoy your meal, and 3 fully equipped kitchens one with a fireplace for winter travelers Our most popular area is our River Paddock with water view.

Come park up for the night or stay for the weekend! Make use of of our fully equipped kitchens or fire up a BBQ on our large covered Riverside deck. For the winter travelers park up in front of a fire with in our T.V lounge, take a wlk through some pristine bush on our Kahikatea walkway or have a round of golf at the adjacent golf course.

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Organisation

Riverside Holiday Park Murchison Ltd

Commercial organisation

Location

South IslandNelson RegionMurchison

Categories

  • Activity__camping_grounds_holiday_parksCamping Grounds
  • Activity__dump_stationDump Station

Operating Season And Hours

Office Hours
Summer: 8:30am til late Closed on Christmas Day.
Winter: 9:30am til late

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Coordinates

-41.7960005526514

172.340176010131

Latitude
-41.7960005526514
Longitude
172.340176010131

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Reviews

    ✓ Friendly owners and staff

    ✓ Beautiful river views

    ✓ Clean facilities

    ✓ Well-equipped kitchen

    ✓ Affordable rates

    𐄂 Showers cost extra

    𐄂 Bugs by the river

    • Couldn't recommend this camp more!
    • Beautiful natural surroundings on riverside.
    • Friendly welcome, enough space, clean.
    • I stayed there in a small cabin for 2 days.
    • Simply great.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 59
    47%
    9/10 26
    21%
    8/10 17
    14%
    7/10 8
    6%
    6/10 4
    3%
    5/10 6
    5%
    4/10 0
    0%
    3/10 1
    1%
    2/10 0
    0%
    1/10 4
    3%
  • 5.0/5

    Couldn't recommend this camp more!

    Unbelievably kind and caring owners who helped check me in on short notice after having to be towed to Murchison. An unpowered site is only $15 and you can park up right by the waters edge which is incredibly peaceful. I had lovely chats with the wonderful owner and her fully self sufficient life style is something to aspire to. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

    Reviewed 6 months ago

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    Georgie

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Reasonable spot, owners were nice, we got in late and left early, reasonable facilities, clean but you have to pay for showers so have coins.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

    Kay's avatar

    Kay

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Our fav campsite in NZ!

    Beautiful river views, clean facilities and hot high pressure showers only $2 for plenty of time. The hosts are super friendly and welcoming, kids love the jumping pillow and swimming in the river. 10/10!

    Reviewed 7 months ago

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    Emma B

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Lovely clean cabins & amenities friendly staff Relax by the river Highly recommend xx

    Reviewed 6 months ago

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    Doreen Kirk

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot with a nice fella hosting.

    Good toilets and showers along with 2 great kitchens fully kitted out with lots of utensils. Nice sitting area outside which would be great in the summer, alongside the river for a dip! TV lounge is fantastic with Netflix on the TV and a raring fire.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Dylan's avatar

    Dylan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely scenery.

    Clean, spacious comfortable. Nice staff. Lots of great birds. Favorite place we stayed from both islands.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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    Tzan from CA

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Loved our stay here , right next to the river and we could pick our own site , owner was friendly , facilities clean , 2 kitchen areas , wood heater in kitchen lounge area , would recommend this to anyone

    .

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Julie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    No need to book if unpowered but check in by 9pm.

    Great ‘ jumping pillow’ which was fun even for us adults !

    Showers are $2 for a hot one but cold is free. Laundry at $2/load also. Kitchen spacious and well equipped. Hardly any sandflies.

    Overall a lovely place to stay.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Tom

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A lovely quiet place to stay with friendly owners.

    $30 for a non-powered site for 2 people for one night. Unlimited nice hot showers & laundry facilities for an extra cost. A great kitchen with a really lovely spacious covered veranda to sit on by the river to eat, chill and socialise! The only thing I’d say is prepare for lots of midges and mozzies since it is right by the river, not that this can be prevented at all! Just bring some strong bug repellent

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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    Amy Shoemake

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Friendly greeting by a man working there but disgusting responses from an ill mannered woman when he wasn't around.

    I was enjoying my stay until she opened her mouth and ruined my day. Due to the bad experience I'm forced to rate it low.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Reasonable spot, owners were nice, we got in late and left early, reasonable facilities, clean but you have to pay for showers so have coins.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

    Kay's avatar

    Kay

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Lovely clean cabins & amenities friendly staff Relax by the river Highly recommend xx

    Reviewed 6 months ago

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    Doreen Kirk

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Couldn't recommend this camp more!

    Unbelievably kind and caring owners who helped check me in on short notice after having to be towed to Murchison. An unpowered site is only $15 and you can park up right by the waters edge which is incredibly peaceful. I had lovely chats with the wonderful owner and her fully self sufficient life style is something to aspire to. Would definitely stay here again if in the area.

    Reviewed 6 months ago

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    Georgie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Our fav campsite in NZ!

    Beautiful river views, clean facilities and hot high pressure showers only $2 for plenty of time. The hosts are super friendly and welcoming, kids love the jumping pillow and swimming in the river. 10/10!

    Reviewed 7 months ago

    Emma B's avatar

    Emma B

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot with a nice fella hosting.

    Good toilets and showers along with 2 great kitchens fully kitted out with lots of utensils. Nice sitting area outside which would be great in the summer, alongside the river for a dip! TV lounge is fantastic with Netflix on the TV and a raring fire.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Dylan's avatar

    Dylan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely scenery.

    Clean, spacious comfortable. Nice staff. Lots of great birds. Favorite place we stayed from both islands.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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    Tzan from CA

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Loved our stay here , right next to the river and we could pick our own site , owner was friendly , facilities clean , 2 kitchen areas , wood heater in kitchen lounge area , would recommend this to anyone

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    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Julie's avatar

    Julie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    No need to book if unpowered but check in by 9pm.

    Great ‘ jumping pillow’ which was fun even for us adults !

    Showers are $2 for a hot one but cold is free. Laundry at $2/load also. Kitchen spacious and well equipped. Hardly any sandflies.

    Overall a lovely place to stay.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Tom's avatar

    Tom

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A lovely quiet place to stay with friendly owners.

    $30 for a non-powered site for 2 people for one night. Unlimited nice hot showers & laundry facilities for an extra cost. A great kitchen with a really lovely spacious covered veranda to sit on by the river to eat, chill and socialise! The only thing I’d say is prepare for lots of midges and mozzies since it is right by the river, not that this can be prevented at all! Just bring some strong bug repellent

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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    Amy Shoemake

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    It's still excellent, and one of the better places we stayed in NZ.

    The staff are incredible.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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    Evan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Owners are super friendly and very relaxed.

    $35 for powered site and could choose any free spot. Kitchen is amazing with a beautiful view of the river. Only thing is the $2 charge for a shower but I suppose that makes up for the cheaper nightly rate. There were many bugs around so ensure your have bug cream or spray. $2 per washing and dryer. Would def recommend and return if I ever get the chance.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    Roxanne

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Absolutely fantastic campground!

    Cabins are cosy and great value for money! Bathroom and kitchen is well looked after and very clean.

    Staff are pleasant and helpful!

    Spent a wonderful two days resting here.

    Couldn’t recommend it more!

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

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    Cera

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A very peaceful setting right by the Buller River.

    Friendly staff and some of the cleanest facilities I have seen.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Wayne Ravelich

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great place right overlooking the River which offers a great swimming spot.

    Lots free bike with a biking track right at doorstep. Also offers a fully equipped kitchen and beautiful decking area. The owner even offers us free hot showers. Would love to stay again. Best of it all no sandflies!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Harry

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We weren’t planning on staying in Murchison, but it was getting late and the area we were planning on staying was still an hour away.

    We are so lucky we came across this gem. The water hole was just what we needed at 28 degrees, got to pick our own tent site and had the option of bush or water front, facilities were well kept and clean, showers were thought out with the payment box inside the shower cubicle.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Jade Bray

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    Friendly greeting by a man working there but disgusting responses from an ill mannered woman when he wasn't around.

    I was enjoying my stay until she opened her mouth and ruined my day. Due to the bad experience I'm forced to rate it low.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Clean, wonderful, scenic, deep deep clear pool in the Buller, owner popped in with a mosquito coil, the big kids jump pillow is *the best* I’ve seen: 100.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Clive

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Best showers in the South island, even though they cost $2.

    Laundry only $2. Use a bicycle for a quick trip into town. Fully equipped kitchen with magnificent view of the river.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2020

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    Daretobe

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great spot to spend the night.

    The owner was very welcoming and we were able to choose our spot to park up. Kitchen is fully equipped, cutlery included (we had our own bits but nice to see this). Only down side is you had to pay for the showers, but they still work on cold for free which we didn't mind. Would be a fun spot over summer when it's warm enough for swimming.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

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    Teesh K

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Amazing little spot right on the river.

    Friendly American owner. Clean facilities decent showers ($2 coin) can't remember how much it was but think it was quite reasonable. Would stay again.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

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    Dan

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great place, clean toilets/showers.

    Parked close to River and on gravel which was great as we had a lot of rain. Great river walks for dogs.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

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    Shar-ron & Jim

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We arrived at night, the place is well signed and the owner really lovely.

    Maybe due to the time of the year (13th Sept 2020) it's empty so we could choose where to park our campervan.

    Kitchen is well equipped and clean. Toilets and showers ($2 for 10min) also clean.

    Lots of birds and the river is just right there. I'd recommend!

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

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    Manuela

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Paid $18 for a powered site.

    Was 3rd to arrive so got to pick nearly from the lot

    Bathrooms very clean and showers are hot. Laundry facilities available for $2 (shower $2 too), free wifi is great!

    Would be a great place to stay over summer/warmer months and take advantage of the river and outdoors

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

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    Holly J

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Perfect beautiful spot!

    Very helpful and good facilities. Also very cool for kids.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Anneke

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This park has everything every other park does- except everything is better than any park we have visited.

    Location: we walked to to town one day, biked the other. Location, location, location!

    Campsite: you pick your own site. Need I say more?

    Kitchen-eating facilities: amazing kitchen and utensils. But when you sit down to the table to eat on the deck overlooking the river, and you’re having a conversation with a person comfortable on one of the couches or sofa, you realize not many parks offer this setting!

    Showers / Bathrooms: clean and plenty! Never have to wait.

    Swimming hole- with a red one to swing and jump from, rocks to dive from, and great sandy bottom for getting out. Awesome!

    Bikes: free use of bikes and helmets; at least 12 bikes to choose from. Just grab n go.

    Trails: not good on the kiwi names, but a trail that is part of the park takes you on a 20 minute journey thru great NZ old growth vegetation and trees!

    Owner: Robin will keep you both informed and entertained. We visited the museum, six mile hike and a great pizza. And he has plenty of stories!

    Overall: We showed up and booked one night. We left 3 daze later!

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Red G.

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    One of the best.

    Clean, nice staff, hot showers, well stocked kitchens. We loved the open eating / hanging out area by the river. Surprisingly hardly any sand flies. Good location on the river, just a few minutes to town. Had a great 8 night stay.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Brad

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice place!

    Free WIFi Hot showers for free now! Big trampoline for the kids and nice view

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Thpes

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    $35 for two of us and a camper van.

    Showers are $2 but worth it for free WiFi all over the camp and really nice clean facilities/hot shower. Camp itself is near the water and a really nice place to stay!

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Josh & Eleanor

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Really wonderful people who work in the office offered me many, many off the beaten path suggestions for the remainder of my trip.

    They were awesome. The property itself and all the facilities were very well taken care of.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Shelbi Kelly

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice and helpful staff.

    Only spent one night but it was a good one. Only one other car except us. Huge kitchen with all you need

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

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    Phil

    Customer