The average cost for a powered site at a campground for a 2 berth motorhome with two adults:
- Holiday Parks: Most widely available powered sites, averaging $35–$52 per night for two adults.
- DOC Campsites: Powered sites are rare but cost $46 per night for two adults where available.
For most travellers, powered sites at holiday parks will be the primary option, with DOC powered sites offering budget alternatives in limited locations.
The average cost for a powered site at a campground for a 4 berth motorhome with either 4 adults or a family of 2 adults and 2 children:
- Holiday Parks: Most common for powered sites, generally $55–$82 per night for four adults or a family of two adults and two children.
- DOC Campsites: Powered sites are rare; if available, expect $40–$112 per night for four adults or $30–$84 per night for a family. Most DOC powered sites are at the higher end for serviced campsites.
These prices are averages and can vary by season, location, and specific campground policies.
The average cost for a powered site at a campground for a 6 berth motorhome with either 6 adults or a family of 4 adults and 2 children
- Holiday Parks: Most common for powered sites, generally $75–$130 per night for six adults or a family of four adults and two children.
- DOC Campsites: Powered sites are rare; if available, expect $60–$168 per night for six adults or $50–$140 per night for a family. Most DOC powered sites are at the higher end for serviced campsites.
These prices are averages and can vary by season, location, and specific campground policies.
What facilities can you expect from holiday parks or DOC campsites?
Holiday Parks:
- Powered and unpowered sites for campervans, motorhomes, caravans, and tents.
- Shared bathroom facilities including showers and toilets.
- Kitchen and dining areas with cooking equipment, sinks, and sometimes microwaves.
- Laundry facilities (coin-operated washers and dryers).
- Children’s playgrounds, trampolines, and sometimes heated swimming pools or spa pools.
- BBQ areas and camp kitchens for outdoor cooking.
- TV lounges, arcades, and games rooms for entertainment.
- Wi-Fi access (sometimes free, sometimes paid).
- Convenience stores or mini markets for essentials.
- Pet-friendly options at many parks.
- Bicycle storage and sometimes bike hire or cycle-friendly facilities.
- Proximity to towns and tourist attractions for easy access to activities.
DOC Campsites:
- Powered sites (rare, mostly at serviced DOC campsites).
- Unpowered sites (most common).
- Basic bathroom facilities including toilets and, at some sites, cold showers (hot showers are rare).
- Fresh water supply at most serviced and some standard campsites.
- BBQ or cooking areas at some sites (not all).
- No or limited kitchen facilities (bring your own cooking equipment).
- No laundry facilities.
- No playgrounds or pools.
- Natural settings—often in scenic or remote locations.
- No Wi-Fi or on-site shops.
- Rubbish bins at serviced campsites (but not always at standard or basic sites).
- Rubbish bins and dump stations (for self-contained vehicles).
Whether you’re looking for a holiday park with all the amenities or a peaceful, natural campsite for an overnight stay, New Zealand offers a wide range of options to suit every motorhome traveller.