Source: Auckland Council
With warmer weather just around the corner, weekend getaway spots will soon be booking out, but you don’t have to miss out. You don’t have to travel far either. Spring into action and book an affordable holiday escape right here in Tāmaki Makaurau.
Whether you’re interested in booking a couple’s getaway, a family friendly excursion, a group trip or a solo adventure, your ideal spot awaits! You can choose from a pet- friendly beachfront staycation, a unique coastal escape or a tranquil waterfront experience thanks to Auckland Council’s three holiday parks.
Consider your next weekend or mid-week plans sorted – just book using the links below and you’re off!
Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park
Situated a merely 30 minutes north of Auckland is the Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park. Located on the stunning Ōrewa beachfront, this holiday park has a range of accommodation options from regular and beachfront powered sites, standard to self-contained deluxe cabins, all the way to large eco-structure glamping tents.
It’s also pet-friendly for camping sites outside of peak period (conditions apply).
Here, there’s plenty to keep you entertained, such as:
- safe swimming with surf club patrolled all tide beach and water sports
- playground, basketball hoop pad, BBQ areas
- lounges, recreation or TV rooms and table tennis
- pedal carts available for hire
- boat ramp
- in adjoining reserves, younger to older play, fitness equipment to skate / scooter park and tidal estuary to explore
- local eateries, bars, grocery stores, shopping, farmer & artisan markets, walk / cycle ways, leisure entertainment and events.
For more information, visit Destination Ōrewa.
Click here to book your stay at Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park.
Martins Bay Holiday Park
You’ll find a unique tranquil coastal escape with a beautiful long sandy beach and grass and tree shaded embankment at Martins Bay Holiday Park, Martins Bay, Mahurangi East.
Only an hour’s drive from Auckland city, this holiday park offers amazing scenery, safe swimming and beach launching access ramp in the main Martins Bay Reserve for boating and fishing.
Accommodation options include regular, plateau with elevated view, second row to beachfront powered camp sites, caravans with awnings, standard, ensuite to fully self-contained cabins and an eco-structure glamping tent.
As a visitor to Martins Bay Holiday Park you also have access to:
-
safe swimming beach with all tide pontoon
-
3 amenities blocks, 2 kitchens, BBQ’s and sheltered dining areas
-
playground with tower tube slide, trampoline, recreation room, children’s games, toys and books to borrow to further enjoy your stay
-
kayaks, stand-up paddle boards (SUP’s), pedal carts are available for hire at reception (BYO bikes)
-
fish cleaning area, boat wash and casual trailer boat/pwc parking sites
-
Scandrett and Mahurangi East Regional Parks.
Click here to book your stay at Martins Bay Holiday Park.
Whangateau Holiday Park
A similar distance from Auckland to Martins Bay, is the hidden gem of a waterfront holiday park on Whangateau Harbour between Matakana and Leigh.
Whangataeau Holiday Park is an ideal paradise spot for families and friends to group holidays.
Accommodation options include regular/waterfront powered sites, family cabins, budget to self-contained units and waterfront caravans.
A few of the many activities you can enjoy include:
-
swimming, pontoon access, fishing or exploring the tidal harbour
-
pedal carts, kayaks and SUP’s available for hire
-
playground and next-door adjoining sports fields
-
barbecue area, picnic tables, recreation room
-
nearby Matakana, markets, Omaha, Tawharanui Regional Park, Goat Island Marine reserve, eateries, vineyards and breweries. For more information, visit Matakana Coast.
All Auckland Council holiday parks have a wide range of accommodation options and facilities to suit your needs. There’s also plenty of extra in and around each holiday park to keep everyone entertained for the duration of your stay.
So, if an overseas trip isn’t on the cards currently, it doesn’t mean you have to go without a holiday break, or that you must wait until Christmas for fun in the sun. Bookings are available now at any one of Auckland Council’s three holiday parks in the Ōrewa, Martins Bay and Whangateau areas – and for a lot less than a trip to Fiji!
