South Brighton Holiday Park
Christchurch
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South Brighton Holiday Park
Welcome to South Brighton Holiday Park. Our family owned and operated holiday park is the closest seaside park to Christchurch providing the ideal base for you to explore the city and the surrounding area.
We offer private cabins and sheltered camping sites, surrounded by mature trees and hedging. We have both powered and non powered campsites, on grass or gravel. There is a communal kitchen and dining area, and coin operated laundry. Our showers are included in your nightly rate and have no timers. There is a dump station on site. We have free wi-fi available for guests.
The campsite is ideal for a family holiday with two playgrounds and a heated children’s pool (October to April).
The bus stop is a two minute walk from the site and buses go into the city every 30 minutes. The Christchurch Gondola, Sumner, the Port Hills and Bottle Lake Forest are all within a 15 minute drive. The nearest supermarket, pharmacy and restaurants are located in New Brighton, which is a five minute drive from the site.
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South Brighton Motor CampCommercial organisation |
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch |
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Open daily, 9am- 6pm (9am- 7pm in summer) Late check ins by arrangement. |
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Reviews
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4.5/5
Very nice, spacious holiday park.
Everyone has their assigned parking, clean toilet & showers and a nice big kitchen/cooking area. Plenty of outdoor space for playing games, hang washing or just chilll. Definitely one of the best campsites we’ve stayed at during our two week trip
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4.0/5
Nice location 3 blocks from a great beach and 20 min from downtown Christchurch.
Staff friendly and helpful. The bathrooms and showers could use an update and a good cleaning. I love the free table where we left a lot of stuff as we were flying out the next day
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4.0/5
We've spent 3 nights here and it was a really nice spot.
Clean bathrooms and friendly staff. Next to the beach.
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5.0/5
This park is great and the owners are awesome.
The pool was being repainted ready for the Christmas holidays, the office has a few sundries ( like washing powder sachets, hut milk and various treats ) free showers, usual kitchen setup plus a free shelf. Our dog loved it here too, a beach on one side and an estuary on the other, very dog friendly area as well.
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4.5/5
First place we headed to after picking up our campervan in Christchurch and it was a lovely spot just 2 blocks from the beach and right beside a walking trail along the estuary.
4 or 5 campers to a fairly small open space was a bit tight but it worked. Facilities were a bit dated but kept clean. Unlimited hot showers were great. Friendly and helpful staff. We took an Uber to Christchurch for a nice dinner otherwise the walk to New Brighton and to the pier was a nice stroll down the beach. Would stay again for sure.
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4.5/5
Would 100% recommend staying here over some of the other places around Christchurch.
We stayed at another one and this one was such a beautiful small place, away from the city. Also not too expensive for being so close to the beach.
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5.0/5
We came in May 2023, we weren’t planning on coming here but decided last minute and rang ahead, really lovely lady Nicky on reception booked us in , price was great compared to other places, we paid $68
for 4 adults in a camper van, laundry room good, showers nice and hot no timer, borrowed a hairdryer from reception, busy site but not noisy at all, we were doing the TranzAlpine train the next day so left our van on a spare plot overnight the next day and collected it the day after, paid a very small fee , Nicky was really helpful arranging all this ,
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3.0/5
We came during a busy weekend and we’re crammed into a confined space next to the bins.
We had planned to stay 2 nights and took the van out in the day to see some sights, we came back to another van parked in our site. Staff were helpful but again we ended up shoved in corner. Nice location for long walks on Brighton beach.
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0.5/5
We spent three nights at the campsite.
Our site was in the middle of a path so people passed through the middle all the time , with dogs and bikes. The second night a person entered the campsite and stole all the food from the refrigerators. Unfortunately our birthday cake was stolen and we had a very sad breakfast. The man is recorded on the security cameras but the campsite did not take responsibility. They did not return our money, nor our food, nor did we have any financial compensation.
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4.0/5
Nice location 3 blocks from a great beach and 20 min from downtown Christchurch.
Staff friendly and helpful. The bathrooms and showers could use an update and a good cleaning. I love the free table where we left a lot of stuff as we were flying out the next day
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4.0/5
We've spent 3 nights here and it was a really nice spot.
Clean bathrooms and friendly staff. Next to the beach.
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4.5/5
Very nice, spacious holiday park.
Everyone has their assigned parking, clean toilet & showers and a nice big kitchen/cooking area. Plenty of outdoor space for playing games, hang washing or just chilll. Definitely one of the best campsites we’ve stayed at during our two week trip
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0.5/5
We spent three nights at the campsite.
Our site was in the middle of a path so people passed through the middle all the time , with dogs and bikes. The second night a person entered the campsite and stole all the food from the refrigerators. Unfortunately our birthday cake was stolen and we had a very sad breakfast. The man is recorded on the security cameras but the campsite did not take responsibility. They did not return our money, nor our food, nor did we have any financial compensation.
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5.0/5
This park is great and the owners are awesome.
The pool was being repainted ready for the Christmas holidays, the office has a few sundries ( like washing powder sachets, hut milk and various treats ) free showers, usual kitchen setup plus a free shelf. Our dog loved it here too, a beach on one side and an estuary on the other, very dog friendly area as well.
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4.5/5
First place we headed to after picking up our campervan in Christchurch and it was a lovely spot just 2 blocks from the beach and right beside a walking trail along the estuary.
4 or 5 campers to a fairly small open space was a bit tight but it worked. Facilities were a bit dated but kept clean. Unlimited hot showers were great. Friendly and helpful staff. We took an Uber to Christchurch for a nice dinner otherwise the walk to New Brighton and to the pier was a nice stroll down the beach. Would stay again for sure.
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4.5/5
Would 100% recommend staying here over some of the other places around Christchurch.
We stayed at another one and this one was such a beautiful small place, away from the city. Also not too expensive for being so close to the beach.
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5.0/5
We came in May 2023, we weren’t planning on coming here but decided last minute and rang ahead, really lovely lady Nicky on reception booked us in , price was great compared to other places, we paid $68
for 4 adults in a camper van, laundry room good, showers nice and hot no timer, borrowed a hairdryer from reception, busy site but not noisy at all, we were doing the TranzAlpine train the next day so left our van on a spare plot overnight the next day and collected it the day after, paid a very small fee , Nicky was really helpful arranging all this ,
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5.0/5
Nice enough spot for one night, clean enough facilities.
Still a bit of a drive into Christchurch but nicer than freedom camping in this area
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4.0/5
Great place, clean and has free showers!
Only down side is the kitchen facilities are small for the amount of people.
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3.0/5
We came during a busy weekend and we’re crammed into a confined space next to the bins.
We had planned to stay 2 nights and took the van out in the day to see some sights, we came back to another van parked in our site. Staff were helpful but again we ended up shoved in corner. Nice location for long walks on Brighton beach.
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4.5/5
Wasn't expecting much due to prior reviews but we were pleasantly surprised.
We paid $40 for the two of us on an unpowered site, which is perfectly reasonable considering the free showers (with mint water pressure), water, dump station and full kitchen (even had an oven :o )
Roughly 90 sites, was pretty full when we were there. The place is full of trees and bushes which means that it doesn't feel quite so much like you're staying at a Top 10 factory farm. The permanents do take up maybe 40% of the place but they seemed like a pretty jovial friendly bunch to us and weren't noisy in the evenings.
It's technically walking distance to the beach, but I wouldn't want to be carrying too much as its a fair way.
New Brighton as a whole was a bit rough around the edges, but the beach and pier were worth checking out
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5.0/5
Great park.
Pool was perfect for little people as was the large playground. Affordable week rate was a plus. Facilities are slightly dated but are clean and functional. Free wifi, lots of dvds/books to borrow and a family room filled with games/toys.
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4.0/5
Good place if you wanna stay close to chch.
Good faci, good wifi and close to the beach - 5min walk.
Unfortunately a bit overpriced. I've paid 40$ non power...
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2.0/5
Pretty basic facilities, really old, which is especially sad when you see toilets/shower.
I’ve asked for a dark spot, but got a super bright one, right under a light 😡
44 nzd for a powered site seems too much, considering all above.
Stuff is friendly tho.
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4.5/5
Very friendly lady who let us in out of hours.
Seems there are quite a few permanent residents who are very friendly.
Facilities are clean and don’t have to pay extra for hot showers
Drinking water, waste disposal and free wifi also available
$36 for 2 people non powered site so one of the cheapest we have found around NZ
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0.5/5
I stayed earlier in March’22.
One person with a power connection camping in my small van. Good facilities, equal to but no better than many I have stayed in over several years of camping in NZ. Returned in November ‘22 to find fee has doubled to $44. The most expensive camp ever for 1 person with power. This massive price increase cannot be justified
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4.5/5
Paid 21$ for a powered site for one person inkl.
wifi and free hot shower.
The shower cabins are really nice. Separately, lockable and with hooks and a bench for storing your personal stuff. Enjoyed a nice hot shower in the evening. In the morning the water didn't seem to get very warm in the shower. Good amount of showers and toilets available. 5 minute walk to the beach.
Interesting setup of a campground as the powered and non-powered spots are mixed in the same area.
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4.0/5
Not the top standard camp site, but meet all my requirements:clean, safe, friendly staff, free hot shower.
And kids attractive playground. $4 washing machine, $4 for 1 hour dryer. 15 minute drive to city center. Heaps of parking in city center. On street parking in city centre is $3.1 per hour plus 50 cents transaction fee.
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4.0/5
Very nice place close to the beach but away from the city.
The facilities are slightly outdated but the water is hot and the facilities themselves are very clean. I was in an unpowered site which cost $20 for one person for one night. Unfortunately I was too far away from the WiFi which was a bummer as it was finally somewhere that offered more than 500mb. Very friendly, helpful staff. I recommend this place
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3.0/5
This was the best holiday park we could find close to Christchurch.
At $34 it was reasonably priced.The toilets were clean and tidy although it was difficult getting good hot water. We were parked in a very open area with no privacy. Permanent residents had lovely pitches.
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5.0/5
Very nice place to stay.
Clean and calm. Bathrooms with good hot showers. Very very nice and helpful hosts!!! Quite short distance to the airport if you have to catch a flight the next day but want to stay close to the beach :)
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4.5/5
We rate this place the best in the Christchurch area, and we have stayed at most of the others.
It has large comfortable pitches many of which are really private and pleasant and above all it is peaceful and quiet. Many of the others are on busy roads or too close to the airport. Owners are new and friendly and really making lots of improvements. Toilets are middling but well cleaned but the kitchen is very well equipped. Only downside is the Wi-Fi which is dead slow but they are promising to sort it soon. Close to the beach and has a regular bus into the city from outside the gate. We love the place!
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4.5/5
Great campground, great facilities, great hot showers!
Lovely playground for the kids. Stayed here for two nights and came back again when we had our last night in NZ.
Good price! We paid $45,- for the 5 of us (3kids).
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5.0/5
Clean and nice bathrooms with good hot shower!
Nice kitchen, big grounds, everything really nice here! Price for that is totally ok and the wifi worked fell good, not like the other reviews say...
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4.0/5
Well priced, free WiFi on arrival.
Facilities were old but always clean. Reception lady was lovely. Real community vibe there. Not much in the area - just residential - so a good spot to stop if you don't want to be in town or before flying out the following day.
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1.5/5
$20 for 1 person in a non powred site.
$4 wash $2 dry (you'll need to do it twice) The WiFi ruined it for me. That's more important than they think, they gave me 1G free but parked me too far away to get it. And I got permanently locked out when I went closer. The WiFi is useless. Facilities are old but clean..
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4.0/5
Good camping, worth the 34$ for both of us and our campervan, we had a lot of space and facilities near by.
The only negative point is the free wifi, almost useless.
