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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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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

    ✓ Great beach location

    ✓ Clean facilities

    ✓ Friendly and helpful staff

    ✓ Well-equipped kitchen

    ✓ Relaxing atmosphere

    𐄂 Facilities are old

    𐄂 Limited showers

    • Our new favourite place to stay.
    • Amazing location right by the beach.
    • Beach sites 23,24,25 amazing.
    • Friendly staff, good facilities.
    • Lovely host, tidy cabin.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 34
    39%
    9/10 22
    25%
    8/10 14
    16%
    7/10 8
    9%
    6/10 4
    5%
    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

    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 19 days 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 17 days ago

    BR
    Bruce Ross's avatar

    Bruce Ross

    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 about 1 month 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 4 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 5 months ago

    S
    Shenay's avatar

    Shenay

    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 10 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 11 months 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 9 months ago and experienced in March 2024

    MC
    Mike C's avatar

    Mike C

    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 3 months ago

    AM
    Annette McGrath's avatar

    Annette McGrath

    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

    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 about 5 hours ago

    J
    Jojo&Skoko's avatar

    Jojo&Skoko

    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 17 days 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 19 days 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 about 1 month 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 3 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 4 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 5 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 9 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 10 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 11 months 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 11 months ago

    SG
    Sally Gillespie's avatar
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    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 about 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 about 1 year ago

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    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 about 1 year ago

    P
    Pauline's avatar

    Pauline

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very relaxed vibe.

    Friendly and worth the stay OMG the beach is fantastic

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    SC
    Steve Collins's avatar

    Steve Collins

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A great wee camp, good facilities, clean and basic.

    Showers are hot and included in the price. School hall is now a lounge with lots of books, games and a puzzle table, kitchen and laundry off to the side are adequate. Camp manager friendly and helpful. Would go back again.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    W
    Wendy's avatar

    Wendy

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Unbelievable location you can not be any closer to the ocean.

    Very friendly and helpful owner .

    Camp is under new owner ship so you can tell he is putting in alot of work to improve the place.

    Hot free showers, kitchen for you to use. It's in an old school house . Would definitely stay here again

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    MF
    Maria Fidler's avatar

    Maria Fidler

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Propriétaire super sympa et accueillant Notre emplacement était moyennement pratique Sanitaires propres, douches chaudes, gratuites Super pièce à vivre très conviviale avec beaucoup de jeux pour

    enfants

    Cuisines bien équipées

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    MP
    Marie Perret's avatar

    Marie Perret

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Hidden gem!

    Awesome clean facilities and camping right on the beach! Hosts/Managers were great. Not too big so not super busy too which we loved!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    C
    Chelsea's avatar

    Chelsea

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Can’t camp any closer to the beach - spectacular views and good, clean facilities.

    New management, fresh breeze. Old school camping at its best!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    G
    George's avatar

    George

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely host, tidy cabin.

    This campsite has everything you need and more. The sunset was incredible. Then waking up to the crashing waves and west cost rain drops, it was everything I could've asked for when traveling to the west coast for an adventure.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    CS
    Corrina Smith's avatar

    Corrina Smith

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Friendly staff, good facilities.

    Well equipped kitchen. Nothing to complain about.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    M
    Mae's avatar

    Mae

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Despite some pretty miserable weather, this was a fantastic place to stay.

    The ocean views are magnificent even on a stormy night.

    Friendly staff and great facilities. Hot, clean, free showers, clean toilets and a well equipped kitchen area. The showers, laundry, kitchen and common area are all built into an old school house building.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    R
    Riley's avatar

    Riley

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely stay again at Rapahoe Beach holiday park courtesy of Mike who is very helpful lovely swims in pool,walks on beach stunning sunsets, love the history of the camp buildings and surrounding area

    , if you don't know the history check out Greymouth library who have a dedicated room to the local history including Rapahoe . Can't wait to return.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    KG
    Karen Gilchrist 's avatar
  • 5.0/5

    They're such good company and have a wonderful attitude, listen to campers and are always willing to talk about the history of the land and what it means to them.

    Beautiful couple! Loved every second of the time me and my best friend spent together.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago and experienced in December 2022

    JK
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    Jamieson Kohe

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Lovely old-school beach camp; facilities have just been renovated and camp staff very helpful and obliging.

    Excellent camping sites right beside the sea - and wonderful West Coast sunsets. We will be back.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    M
    Matt's avatar

    Matt

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The new owners have done an absolutely wonderful job in bringing this camp ground up to standard.

    Everything is spotless. The location right beside the Rapahoe Beach is fabulous for either a quick dip or just walking along the beach and as for the sunsets, they are simply stunning. There is also a pool, if you aren't keen on swimming in the sea. This campground is in a great location and ideal as a bolt hole when wanting to visit the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    KF
    Kate Fairhall's avatar

    Kate Fairhall

    Customer