Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Address: Gisborne, Gisborne 4010, Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand, 4010

About This Campsite

Waikanae Beach Top 10 Holiday Park is Gisborne’s main family holiday park, sitting right on the beach in the heart of the city. With around 100 sites plus cabins and units, it is one of the bigger parks on the East Coast and a reliable base for exploring the Gisborne region.

As a Top 10 park, the facilities are comprehensive: hot showers, flush toilets, camp kitchen, laundry, baby change room, dump point, pool, gas BBQs, drinking water, Wi-Fi, camp store, and rubbish bins. It handles large rigs up to 15 metres with turning areas. Pets are allowed on a leash, and instant booking is available. Top 10 members get a discount on site rates.

The beach location means swimming and fishing are steps away, and Gisborne’s cafes, restaurants, and shops are within walking distance. The city is famous for being the first in the world to see the sunrise, and Kaiti Hill lookout is worth the climb for panoramic views. Powered sites range from $45-65 per night.

Camp Comforts

Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Drinking Water Available: Yes
BBQ: Yes

Trip Essentials

Road Access Requirement: 2WD Sealed Road

In Detail

Public Transport Details:

InterCity bus to nearest town, local services vary

Contact Information

Phone: +64 6 867 5634
Email: info@waikanaebeachtop10.co.nz

Address and Location

Address: Gisborne, Gisborne 4010
Gisborne
Gisborne
4010
New Zealand
Latitude: -38.6667
Longitude: 178.0167
Elevation (in meters): 5
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland

Local Area and Accessibility

Park or Reserve: Independent/Private
Local Government Area (LGA): Gisborne District Council

What's Available

Accommodation Options:
  • Cabins
Power Amperage:
  • 10A Standard
Roofed Accommodation:
  • Yes - Cabins/Units

Site Capacity and Characteristics

Total Sites: 100
Pleasant Views: Yes
Evironment Type:
  • Coastal

Access Requirements

Road Access Requirement: 2WD Sealed Road
Road Surface: Sealed (Final Section May Be Unsealed)
Vehicle Suitability:
  • All Vehicles (Caravans
  • Campervans
  • Motorhomes

Vehicle Specifications

Max Vehicle Length (Meters): 15
Max Vehicle Height (Meters): 5
Turning Area: Yes
KM's to Nearest Boat Ramp: 3

Directions and Access Notes

Access Notes:

Final section unsealed

Bathroom and Sanitation

Toilets: Yes
Toliet Type: Flush
Showers: Yes
Shower Temperature: Hot
Baby Change Room: Yes

Kitchen and Cooking

Camp Kitchen: Yes
BBQ: Yes
BBQ Fuel:
  • Gas BBQs Provided

Water and Waste

Drinking Water Available: Yes
Sanitary Dump Point: Yes
Rubbish Bins: Yes

Utilities and Connectivity

Laundry: Yes
Onsite Food/Shop:
  • Camp Store
WiFi: Yes

On-Site and Nearby Activities

Water Activities:
  • Swimming (Beach/Lake/River)
  • Fishing
Pool: Yes
Land Activities:
  • Bushwalking/Hiking
  • Wildlife Spotting
Nearby Attractions:

NZ walking tracks, scenic lookouts, local townships

Setting and Environment

Best for:
  • Families
Insects: Low
Wildlife Notes:

Native bush birds, shorebirds, seals, dolphins

Hazards:

Changeable weather, sandflies, cold water

Important Rules and Regulations

Fires Allowed: Campfires Usually Prohibited - Gas BBQs Available
Generator Hours: Generally Prohibited
Drones: Check Local Rules - Often Restricted
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Booking and Pricing

Price Range: $45-65/night
Fees Overview:

Powered sites $45-65/night. TOP 10 member discount available.

Booking Required: Yes
Booking Type: Booking Essential (must book in advance)
Booking URL
Instant Book: Yes
Holiday Park Network:
  • TOP 10 Holiday Parks
Cancellation Policy:

Check Parks Website

Status and Season

Open Status: Open

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