What Makes a Holiday Park Network a Leader in New Zealand?
Plenty of holiday parks are lovely. But being a leader isn't about one great park in one great spot. It's about doing it consistently, everywhere, for years.
TOP 10 operates a network of 49 holiday parks across New Zealand, with 29 across the North Island and 20 throughout the South Island. That's nationwide coverage from the top of the country to the bottom, and it's a scale that reflects decades of investment in getting the details right, everywhere.
While many holiday parks operate as standalone sites, TOP 10 competes as a genuine national network. When you book a TOP 10 Park in Northland, you already know roughly what to expect when you book another one near Queenstown weeks later.
TOP 10 has been a trusted name in New Zealand for over 40 years. That longevity matters. It's four decades of refining what a good Kiwi holiday should feel like, and building the kind of reliability that lets you plan an entire road trip around one brand you can count on.
So when we talk about leadership, we mean three concrete things: reach (49 Parks nationwide), longevity (40-plus years), and consistency (a shared standard at every single Park). Not marketing gloss. Facts you can check.
The TOP 10 Standard: Quality You Can Count On
Every TOP 10 Park carries the same promise. Here's what that guarantee actually looks like on the ground.
Unparalleled Locations
From coastal gems to lakeside retreats and mountain getaways, each TOP 10 Park is set somewhere worth waking up in. Think the pristine beaches of the Coromandel, the tranquil lakes of Rotorua, or the majestic mountains around Queenstown.
And because parks are spread across both islands, you're rarely far from a TOP 10 base. Whether you're heading to major cities, regional destinations, or popular holiday spots, there's usually a Park nearby with easy access to the region's best attractions and natural wonders, so you can enjoy convenient, well-connected locations without sacrificing that away-from-it-all feel.
Exceptional Facilities
New Zealand holiday parks give you a lot for a budget-friendly price: powered and non-powered sites, shared kitchens, bathroom facilities, and often heated pools, barbecues, and play areas, according to Tourism New Zealand. TOP 10 takes that baseline and holds every Park to it.
Expect clean, well-maintained camp kitchens, laundry facilities, BBQ areas, and modern amenities that are actually looked after. The industry is investing heavily in these upgrades. As reported by RNZ, Parks across the sector are adding new toilet blocks and hot pools, and TOP 10 Parks are among those putting money into improvements year after year.
That investment extends to the environment, too. Many TOP 10 Parks are adopting eco-conscious practices, from water and energy-saving initiatives to waste reduction efforts, so you can enjoy New Zealand's natural beauty while helping to protect it for the next visitor.
That's the advantage of a network standard. A great facility at one Park tends to become the expectation at all of them.
A Welcoming, Family-Friendly Atmosphere
Families are at the heart of what TOP 10 does. Playgrounds, swimming pools, and shared spaces where kids can burn off energy while parents relax are standard features, not afterthoughts.
Good family Parks also think about layout, keeping family areas separate from noisier sites so early-to-bed kids can actually sleep, a detail NZ Family Travel flags as one of the most important things to check when booking. Friendly, helpful staff round it out. Being family-owned and locally run at many Parks means you're often welcomed by people who genuinely care about your stay and the community around it.
Leadership in Action: A Look at Tauranga's Holiday Park Scene
Tauranga is a good place to see the difference in practice. The Bay of Plenty is one of the busiest holiday regions in the country, with plenty of accommodation options to choose from.
The standout in this market is Ōmokoroa TOP 10 Holiday Park. It sits on the Ōmokoroa peninsula at 165 Ōmokoroa Road, and it's rated the #1 campground in Tauranga on Tripadvisor.
What makes this TOP 10 Park worth the drive? For a start, the setting. There's a series of walkways and cycle tracks along the peninsula, plus a harbour that's ideal for water sports and fishing. On site you'll find a playground for the kids and luxurious hot pools to soak in after a day out. Accommodation runs from camp sites and motorhome sites through to motel units and cabins, all set among gardens, so there's something to suit most budgets.
It's also well placed for exploring. You're a comfortable drive from Papamoa Beach, Mount Maunganui, and Tauranga township, which makes Ōmokoroa a smart base for a Bay of Plenty trip rather than just an overnight stop. You can see it alongside the wider region on the Tauranga park page.
Ōmokoroa's top rating isn't a one-off, either. It comes with the backing of a national network standard, so you can expect that same quality wherever your TOP 10 journey takes you next.
Recognised by Experts and Guests Alike
You don't have to take our word for it. TOP 10's quality gets validated by both industry judges and the guests who stay.
At the 2025 Holiday Parks Awards, hosted by Holiday Parks New Zealand, Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 took home the Supreme Industry Award, the top prize of the night. That ceremony celebrates the best of roughly 280 holiday parks across the country. Shelly Beach also won the Community Engagement Award and the Medium Park Improvement Award. Ross Beach TOP 10 picked up the Small Park Improvement Award for its onsite pizza and off-licence, while Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 won the Large Park Improvement Award for new facilities added for the mountain biking community.
Then there's guest feedback, which is arguably the truest measure. A total of 45 TOP 10 Holiday Parks were recognised in the TripAdvisor awards, placing them in the top 10% of accommodation providers worldwide based on the quality and quantity of traveller reviews. When that many Parks in one network hit that mark, it points to a shared standard rather than one lucky location.
Making Unforgettable Kiwi Holidays Accessible to All
A great holiday shouldn't be reserved for people with deep pockets. One of TOP 10's core strengths is value for money: quality accommodation at prices that keep a Kiwi road trip within reach.
Holiday parks are already one of the more affordable ways to travel New Zealand, with million-dollar views for a budget-friendly price. TOP 10 stretches your dollar further with its Membership programme. Members save 10% on accommodation, up to $40 per stay, which means the membership pays for itself after just a few nights on the road.
For anyone touring the country over a week or two, that's a low-risk, high-return choice. You lock in a consistent standard at every Park you book, and you save money each time you stay. Pricing is transparent from the start, so there's no guesswork about whether the next stop will measure up.
Individual parks also run their own deals. It's always worth checking the current offers before you book, and with online booking through the TOP 10 website, locking in your spot takes just a few minutes.