West Coast, Family Accommodation

  • Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

    Kia Ora, welcome to Ross Beach Top 10 Holiday Park!

    We have11 quirky units available or as we like to call them Apartment Pods or Sleeping Pods. Our upcycled shipping container pod accommodations are a real treat, from each pod; sit out on your deck surrounded by private, native gardens. Each container has been individually designed and all offer a great night’s sleep. The Apartment Pods are fully self-contained, whilst the remaining pods have full access to the communal amenities of camp kitchen, ablution block, and guest laundry. Along with the accommodation we also offer spacious, level, powered and un-powered sites gravel sites and a couple of smaller areas of grass for those who travel with small tents. If camping is more your thing, or you want to pop the kids in the tent whilst you Glamp it up in the Pod, you can bring your gear for an un-powered night under the canvas. (sorry Tent sites are not availabe May to October)

    For the wee ones we have a small play area, and hire peddle carts for use on the park. For the adults we also have a couple of hire bicycle available to hire by the hour for just a taster of the very close by cycle trail. We also have secure indoor storage for your bikes, luggage etc... just let us know what you need when you book.

    When you're cycling the West Coast Wilderness Trail we are the perfect option, just 200m to the start (or finish) of the trail Trail.  We offer secure car storage whilst on the trail, we can relocate your vehicle if you wish and can shuttle you & your bags between accommodations if you dont feel like carrying all your gear!

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  • Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park

    Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday Park is situated only 500m from the main town village and is minutes drive from Lake Matheson and Fox Glacier itself.  This is a great place to base your... read more

  • Hokitika Firestation Apartments

    Boutique accommodation in the heart of Hokitika ~ The old Hokitika FireStation building is steeped in local history, this iconic listed building has been lovingly restored and converted into five beautifully styled holiday apartments sleeping up to 4 or 6 guests. Each apartment has it's own unique feel but all five are equally welcoming, with thoughtful touches of luxury.

    The apartments also offer shared, fully-equipped laundry facilities, a secure storage area and a beautiful outdoor patio and fireplace for star-gazers.  The location is perfect for those that want to be close to all the Hokitika restaurants, cafes and the cycle shuttle comes & picks you up, & drops you off right at the door.

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  • Franz Alpine Retreat

    The Franz Alpine Retreat has been purpose built for couples, families or groups with facilities that allow you to feel at home, relax, do your own thing and ultimately enjoy the breathtaking environment around you.  Our two bedroom chalet sleeps up to four guests.

    Our rural and tranquil retreat is just 4km outside of Franz Josef township, away from the hustle and bustle of town but close enough to make use of all the wonderful things this town has to offer.

    Please note that there is no public transport or taxi service in Franz Josef, and our location is more suited to those with their own transport.

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  • Hokitika's Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels

    Kia Ora! Welcome to Hokitika's newest Holiday Park & Motels. We offer a variety of self-catering and serviced accommodation options set on spacious grounds with modern, large facilities. Suitable for families, groups and West Coast Wilderness Trail cyclists. We have a huge children's playground with a large jumping pillow for their enjoyment. Hokitika Kiwi Holiday Park offers Motel, Unit's and Camping accommodation. We are conveniently located just a 15-minute walk to Hokitika's town centre and beach and are a great place to base yourself for your wider West Coast holiday. We look forward to having you come and stay with us! Your hosts, Susan and Russell Clarke

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  • Kiwi Park Motels & Holiday Park ~ Murchison

    We have the full range of accommodation from non powered/powered camping sites, Backpacker Cabins, Self-Contained units, Motels, and Log Cabin Cottages, ideal as a base for Fly Fishermen, mountain bikers, gold fossikers and adventure seekers. Check out our playground for the children! Its a great place to kick back, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet at your 'home away from home'! Set in tranquil surroundings, Kiwi Park is a 6ha resting place "not to be missed" and a short walk to town centre. We have modern spacious facilities created to enhance relaxation. You can get that rural New Zealand farm stay experience, pet a lamb or deer and feed the emus, wallaby, Captain Cook pig or the Cayuga duck family. Enjoy the farm fresh eggs laid by our beautiful hens! Baby sitting available by arrangement. Make your stay here a base to explore the top of the South Island from our central location with day trips to West Coast, Maruia Springs, Blenheim, Nelson and Motueka all under two hours drive time.

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  • Westport Spa Motel

    Our Westport motel accommodation has eight apartments each with an ensuite bathroom, and sleeping up to five guests.

    We offer a selection of continental breakfasts, and we can provide several suggestions if you prefer a cooked breakfast. For dinner take a short stroll next door to Yellow House Restaurant or one of the many other restaurants nearby including, the Bayhouse, Denniston Dog, Portobello or The Town House.
    All our apartments are non smoking and open to either a balcony or private courtyard. We have safe off-street parking, guest laundry facilities and are biker and cycle friendly with undercover storage if required. So whether its been a long day travelling-for business or pleasure-make the Westport Spa Motel in Westport your place to unwind, rejuvenate, and enjoy the Buller regions spectacular scenery, intriguing history and our warm hospitality.

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  • Bella Vista Motel Franz Josef

    Centrally located in the township, Bella Vista Franz Josef provides an ideal base for enjoying Glacier Country.
    The motel is a two minute walk from the Glacier Hot Pools and is adjacent to the Wildlife centre.
    This well-presented and well-equipped 4 star Qualmark motel features 18 units, with plenty of family accommodation options.
    All of the accommodation includes in-room phones, WiFi, hairdryers, DVD players to enjoy the range of comp. movies on and complementary hot drinks. Off-street parking, guest laundry and a BBQ area are available for your use.
    Bella Vista Franz Josef is just a minutes' walk to variety of flights, glacier hikes and a good range of restaurants.

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Map of New Zealand
  • Central Otago
  • Auckland
  • Bay of Plenty
  • Christchurch
  • Dunedin
  • Coromandel
  • Gisborne
  • Fiordland
  • Marlborough Sounds
  • Manawatu
  • Northland
  • North Canterbury
  • Queenstown
  • South Canterbury
  • Taranaki
  • Southland
  • Taupo
  • Wanaka
  • Waikato
  • Wellington
  • West Coast
  • Whangarei
  • Bay of Islands
  • Tauranga
  • Gisborne
  • Hamilton
  • Napier
  • Kapiti
  • Palmerston North
  • Whanganui
  • New Plymouth
  • Arrowtown
  • Te Anau
  • Akaroa
  • Ashburton
  • Hanmer
  • Kaikoura
  • Methven
  • Mt Cook
  • Oamaru
  • Tekapo
  • Timaru
  • Abel Tasman
  • Motueka
  • Nelson Lakes
  • Blenheim
  • Picton
  • Catlins
  • Gore
  • Stewart Island
  • Central Plateau
  • Invercargill
  • Cromwell
  • Greymouth
  • Hokitika
  • Westport
  • Glenorchy

Our favourite destinations…

Auckland

New Zealand’s economic heart and biggest city is also an exciting family visitor destination, situated on a sunny harbour with city beaches just minutes away from the CBD. Orientate yourself by heading down to Viaduct Harbour, wandering the waterfront, checking out the super yachts or enjoying the waterfront restaurants. Nearby is the must-visit Sky Tower along with excellent and kid-friendly museums and tons of exciting activities!

Wellington

Wellington is New Zealand’s capital. Here you will find New Zealand's parliament buildings, including the 'Executive Wing', more well-known as 'The Beehive' due to its distinctive shape. Another icon to look out for is the Wellington Tram, which was the main means of public transport between 1878 and 1964.

Christchurch

With a population of around 400,000 Christchurch, in Canterbury, is the South Island ’s largest city, yet much of it has the feel of a small town. Perhaps that’s why it’s known as the Garden City but with the expansive Hagley Park, Botanic Gardens, Port Hills, River Avon and numerous beaches the city certainly has an open, relaxed feel that’s hard to beat.

Queenstown

With its well-deserved reputation as New Zealand’s activity adventure capital you’ll never run out of activities and things to do in Queenstown, but you may run out of time! With breathtaking scenery, activities and festivals, cafes and restaurants, skiing and snowboarding, shopping and wineries, this lakeside alpine resort rates as one of the world’s top vacation destinations for all ages and seasons.

Rotorua

Rotorua sits on the shore of Lake Rotorua, one of sixteen lakes in the area formed by hundreds of thousands of years of eruptions from the Taupo Volcanic Zone. The area is renowned for its geothermal activity and top of any activity list is to see the bubbling mud pools that are around the region for yourself. The Waimangu Volcanic Valley offers a first hand insight into the devastation caused by the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera and is a great place to discover steaming volcanic craters and bubbling, spitting  pools of mud!

Nelson and Golden Bay

The Nelson and Golden Bay regions, at the top of the South Island, boast enviable sunshine hours, glorious sandy beaches, safe swimming spots, lots of wildlife to look out for, and Abel Tasman National Park - an absolute must to explore, on foot, by kayak, your own craft or watertaxi.  Nelson is home to a vibrant arts and crafts community with a fabulous Saturday market, and is close to award-winning wineries and family-friendly bike tracks to take you around the coast.

Hawkes Bay

Napier was rebuilt after the 1931 earthquake and is now known as NZ's Art Deco City.  The Art Deco influence has created a unique city – nowhere else can you see such a varied concentration of art deco style. With over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, Napier is a year-round holiday destination with countless activities to entertain the kids – there's days of entertainment on Marine Parade alone, plus numerous other family-friendly trips and activities.  Add to that the beaches, walks and flat cycle paths, outdoor cafes and entertainment, and you have a perfect holiday destination!

Northland

Beautiful, unspoiled beaches, fishing, historic gum fields, kauri forests – the Far North has it all. With subtropical temperatures, it's often known as ‘the Winterless north', with warm, humid summers and mild winters.
Gateway to the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a pretty, lively beachside town and a perfect base for your family holiday. It’s your start point for Bay of Island adventures including day cruises, sailing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins and reef or wreck diving.