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Rapahoe Beach at sunset
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Rapahoe Beach Holiday Park

Family Camping, Old School Style

Rapahoe Beach Holiday Park is a favourite place for groups and families (including your furry friends) to spend your holidays and experience camping the old school way, literally in the grounds of an old 1930s school! Located just 11km north of Greymouth, this quiet, secluded location immediately on the beachfront offers a range of facilities and activities for your comfort and relaxation – all while being central to a range of popular West Coast tourist attractions. Favourite pastimes for visitors include swimming in the “school pool” or on the beach, gemstone hunting, fishing, observing the local seal colony at Point Elizabeth, checking out the amazing geological papa rock and limestone features on the rugged northern point, or whitebait fishing on the river nearby. Maybe you would just like to simply read a book from our library or teach the kids a few of the old school board games? There’s something for everyone.

​Motorhome and caravan sites (powered or non-powered), as well as tent sites available.

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Rapahoe Beach Holiday Park

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Location

South IslandWest CoastGreymouth

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-42.372353443368

171.243066692352

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-42.372353443368
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171.243066692352

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Reviews

    ✓ Amazing beach location

    ✓ Great facilities and kitchen

    ✓ Clean toilets and showers

    ✓ Friendly and helpful staff

    ✓ Beautiful sunsets

    𐄂 Facilities can be old

    𐄂 Limited showers during busy times

    • Highly recommended place to stay!
    • Very relaxed vibe.
    • The view from the Bayview sites are 10/10.
    • Loved our stay there.
    • Wonderful!
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 37
    41%
    9/10 22
    24%
    8/10 14
    15%
    7/10 8
    9%
    6/10 4
    4%
    5/10 1
    1%
    4/10 1
    1%
    3/10 1
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    2/10 0
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    1/10 3
    3%
  • 5.0/5

    We had an overnight stay here but would have been happy to have stayed for longer.

    The website promises “Old School Camping” and that’s exactly what we got - clean toilets, fabulous showers and a large, comfy common room with a big kitchen containing extensive culinary equipment and washing up sinks with draining racks, tea towels and detergent. Also it is right at the back of the beach, on the other side of a protective pebble berm.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    JM
    John Mitchell's avatar

    John Mitchell

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great campsite right by the beach.

    You can even book a specific site. Kitchen is well appointed. Good showers. Even a pool. Fall asleep to the sound of the surf.

    Reviewed 2 months ago

    A
    Andrew's avatar

    Andrew

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Loved our stay there.

    We had a beach view spot. Highly recommend. Backed in, opened the van hatch to a beautiful view of the bay and Tasmin Sea. Sunsets were gorgeous.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

    D
    Doug's avatar

    Doug

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Loved my stay here!

    Awesome location right by the beach. The campground is a really nice size with great, clean facilities. I loved the lounge room, too. Would definitely recommend.

    Reviewed 3 months ago

    D
    Dora's avatar

    Dora

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Just loved our stay of 2 nights here.

    The place is a bit rustic! but is very clean. There is a well stocked kitchen, laundry and hot showers..The ocean is right there so one can hear the waves crashing...wonderful sunsets and beach walks. Would definately revisit

    Reviewed 3 months ago

    BR
    Bruce Ross's avatar

    Bruce Ross

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing location right by the beach.

    Everyone has their own allocated place. Small camping but very good facilities, very nice commun place in an old renovated school, good kitchen with everything you would need. The waves are not to noisy.

    Reviewed 2 months ago

    J
    Jojo&Skoko's avatar

    Jojo&Skoko

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Wonderful!

    Clean, well appointed and well run. Kitchen area, laundry, washing line, super hot clean free showers and a separate toilet block. Lovely common area to eat and relax with wifi that extends to the pitches. Right on the ocean front too. Loved it! Small,but good spacing of vans.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

    F
    Franklin's avatar

    Franklin

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful campsite right next to the beach with very clean facilities.

    The owner is very friendly. We are very happy that we found it. Best campsite in New Zealand!

    Reviewed 6 months ago

    T
    TravelingVan's avatar

    TravelingVan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great sites on the beach (sites 22-28 have ocean views, 22-24/25 are right on the beach).

    Great amenities, very clean toilets and showers with hot water. Huge common room and kitchen area that was lovely and warm at night with games, wifi and books. Lovely old school, no fuss atmosphere. Spent a lot of time walking the beach picking up rocks and watching the incredible sunset. Caretaker was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay!

    Reviewed 7 months ago

    S
    Shenay's avatar

    Shenay

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    A lovely beach front place to stay, the owners were friendly and accommodation was good although facilities are old and maintenance, a good deep clean required it met our needs but would have been a better

    experience if facilities were cleaner.

    I wouldn't recommend this in busy season as only 2 showers for whole camp ground and kitchen bit tight for many people.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

    AM
    Annette McGrath's avatar

    Annette McGrath

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Our new favourite place to stay.

    We love the ocean side camping and friendliness of this little campground. Not cramped like the top tens or expensive like the Tasman camps. Plenty to do in the area and if it’s raining, there’s the big lounge, kitchen area to hang out. We love the camp cat who comes for pats and company, and the beach walks. Dunollie Pub nearby has great meals and beers all a great price. Heaps of adventures nearby and exploring to do. Short ride back to graymouth for supplies. Worth a look at Blackball too for a days visit. Def recommend ⭐️

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    SW
    Sheryl Watson 's avatar

    Sheryl Watson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Right next to the beach.

    Quiet, small, traditional old style Kiwi campsite. Friendly helpful manager. Relaxing indoor space, books, games, play park, small pool. Loved it 💖

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    SG
    Sally Gillespie's avatar

    Sally Gillespie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Old fashioned brilliance.

    A beautiful spot by the beach with ample clean facilities; all vintage but charming and homely and excellent value. A highlight of my west coast journey.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    CP
    Christopher Parker's avatar
  • 5.0/5

    Awesome place to stay, long term residents friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in one of the cabins, clean, warm, well maintained with a view of the beach.

    Highly recommend and would love to stay again.

    Reviewed 11 months ago and experienced in March 2024

    MC
    Mike C's avatar

    Mike C

    Customer

  • 0.5/5

    This place is disgusting & should be closed down.

    It’s essentially a trailer park with rubbish everywhere. Facilities were dirty & broken.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

    KA
    K Arnold 's avatar

    K Arnold

    Customer

    Hi Kay. The park has since been closed down, major repairs and upgrades done and 72 tonne of rubbish and derelict vans removed. We invite you to come back and enjoy the new experience

    NEW ZEALAND
    JF
    Jason Fletcher's avatar

    Jason Fletcher

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    We had an overnight stay here but would have been happy to have stayed for longer.

    The website promises “Old School Camping” and that’s exactly what we got - clean toilets, fabulous showers and a large, comfy common room with a big kitchen containing extensive culinary equipment and washing up sinks with draining racks, tea towels and detergent. Also it is right at the back of the beach, on the other side of a protective pebble berm.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    JM
    John Mitchell's avatar

    John Mitchell

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Loved our stay there.

    We had a beach view spot. Highly recommend. Backed in, opened the van hatch to a beautiful view of the bay and Tasmin Sea. Sunsets were gorgeous.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

    D
    Doug's avatar

    Doug

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing location right by the beach.

    Everyone has their own allocated place. Small camping but very good facilities, very nice commun place in an old renovated school, good kitchen with everything you would need. The waves are not to noisy.

    Reviewed 2 months ago

    J
    Jojo&Skoko's avatar

    Jojo&Skoko

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great campsite right by the beach.

    You can even book a specific site. Kitchen is well appointed. Good showers. Even a pool. Fall asleep to the sound of the surf.

    Reviewed 2 months ago

    A
    Andrew's avatar

    Andrew

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Just loved our stay of 2 nights here.

    The place is a bit rustic! but is very clean. There is a well stocked kitchen, laundry and hot showers..The ocean is right there so one can hear the waves crashing...wonderful sunsets and beach walks. Would definately revisit

    Reviewed 3 months ago

    BR
    Bruce Ross's avatar

    Bruce Ross

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Loved my stay here!

    Awesome location right by the beach. The campground is a really nice size with great, clean facilities. I loved the lounge room, too. Would definitely recommend.

    Reviewed 3 months ago

    D
    Dora's avatar

    Dora

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Wonderful!

    Clean, well appointed and well run. Kitchen area, laundry, washing line, super hot clean free showers and a separate toilet block. Lovely common area to eat and relax with wifi that extends to the pitches. Right on the ocean front too. Loved it! Small,but good spacing of vans.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

    F
    Franklin's avatar

    Franklin

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    A lovely beach front place to stay, the owners were friendly and accommodation was good although facilities are old and maintenance, a good deep clean required it met our needs but would have been a better

    experience if facilities were cleaner.

    I wouldn't recommend this in busy season as only 2 showers for whole camp ground and kitchen bit tight for many people.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

    AM
    Annette McGrath's avatar

    Annette McGrath

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful campsite right next to the beach with very clean facilities.

    The owner is very friendly. We are very happy that we found it. Best campsite in New Zealand!

    Reviewed 6 months ago

    T
    TravelingVan's avatar

    TravelingVan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great sites on the beach (sites 22-28 have ocean views, 22-24/25 are right on the beach).

    Great amenities, very clean toilets and showers with hot water. Huge common room and kitchen area that was lovely and warm at night with games, wifi and books. Lovely old school, no fuss atmosphere. Spent a lot of time walking the beach picking up rocks and watching the incredible sunset. Caretaker was friendly and helpful. Enjoyed our stay!

    Reviewed 7 months ago

    S
    Shenay's avatar

    Shenay

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome place to stay, long term residents friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in one of the cabins, clean, warm, well maintained with a view of the beach.

    Highly recommend and would love to stay again.

    Reviewed 11 months ago and experienced in March 2024

    MC
    Mike C's avatar

    Mike C

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Our new favourite place to stay.

    We love the ocean side camping and friendliness of this little campground. Not cramped like the top tens or expensive like the Tasman camps. Plenty to do in the area and if it’s raining, there’s the big lounge, kitchen area to hang out. We love the camp cat who comes for pats and company, and the beach walks. Dunollie Pub nearby has great meals and beers all a great price. Heaps of adventures nearby and exploring to do. Short ride back to graymouth for supplies. Worth a look at Blackball too for a days visit. Def recommend ⭐️

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    SW
    Sheryl Watson 's avatar

    Sheryl Watson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Old fashioned brilliance.

    A beautiful spot by the beach with ample clean facilities; all vintage but charming and homely and excellent value. A highlight of my west coast journey.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    CP
    Christopher Parker's avatar
  • 5.0/5

    Right next to the beach.

    Quiet, small, traditional old style Kiwi campsite. Friendly helpful manager. Relaxing indoor space, books, games, play park, small pool. Loved it 💖

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    SG
    Sally Gillespie's avatar

    Sally Gillespie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Laid-back site on beautiful stretch of unspoilt beach which is great for swimming.

    Very reasonably priced @$41 for powered site for large RV. Amazing library/games room/kitchen in the od school-house. Badminton court outside & lush heated swimming pool. Very tranquil even when full - only about 20+ pitches. No town, so no shops, pubs, bars or anything like that, just off the highway, but if youre looking for the beach, the sea and a great site I would highly recommend.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    G
    Ginny's avatar

    Ginny

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Beach sites 23,24,25 amazing.

    Check out 11am instead of the ridiculous 10am in NZ. Only saw the site manager on check in but he was very nice. Facilities good. The view amazing. Can recommend it enough.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    T
    Tom's avatar

    Tom

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Highly recommended place to stay!

    We didn’t book in advance but was lucky to have a powered site on arrival. Fantastic facilities and amazing beach views and sunset! Also a little field with a volleyball net and equipment to play sports! Good value for money

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    H
    Heledd's avatar

    Heledd

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Great site, relaxed atmosphere, clean facilities, and the sound of the waves...

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    A
    Alex's avatar

    Alex

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Lovely campground directly by the beach.

    The owner Greg was friendly and helpful. WiFi is very good and the view from the campsites on the hill is magnificent, especially at sundown. Facilities are clean, there is a kitchen with utensils, free hot showers and coin operated washers/dryers. We really enjoyed our stay here and would come again!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    v
    velvetmayhem's avatar

    velvetmayhem

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Really great place to stay.

    The manager is really friendly and helpful. Nice kitchen, lounge and free hot shower. And great access to the ocean

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    P
    Pauline's avatar

    Pauline

    Customer