Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park (with kids)
How Kids-Friendly is Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park?
What makes it 92% Kids-Friendly: Kids have jumping pillow, playgrounds, pump track, mini-golf, calm beach and slip-and-slide, all inside fenced grounds; family bathrooms add convenience, so overall it is almost ideal.
Positives:
- Free Family Facilities: Playgrounds, pump track, sandpit, BBQ areas and paddling pool are all free for guests.
- Nearby Nature: Beach and forest trails are steps away, offering varied outdoor fun without driving.
Challenges:
- Wi-Fi Limit: Cabin Wi-Fi is limited to 250 MB/day—plan offline games or bring extra data.
- Height Requirement: Kids must be over 1.4 m to join Adrenalin Forest treetop courses.
What is Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park?
- A holiday park on Christchurch’s northern edge offering campsites, cabins, and powered sites for caravans and motorhomes
- A member of the New Zealand Top 10 Holiday Parks network featuring communal kitchens, laundry facilities, playgrounds, and BBQ areas
- Occupies land beside Spencer Park and Spencer Beach, with direct beach frontage and neighbouring Bottle Lake Forest Reserve
What is so special about Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park for with kids?
- Free playgrounds, inflatables and paddling pool
- Short walk to safe, shallow beach for sand play
- Forest trails next door ideal for family bike rides
- Onsite mini golf and free BBQ areas
- Cabins and campsites suit families for 1–2-night stays
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
Why 1-2 days visit duration is ideal for with kids: Staying one to two nights lets your family use cabins or campsites and enjoy park activities without rushing.
Kids-Friendly Activities in Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Beach Play at Spencer Beach:
Build sandcastles and swim in the safe, shallow water just 500 m from the park.
Tip: Bring buckets, spades and swim vests for kids.
Onsite Playgrounds & Paddling Pool:
Let kids run in playgrounds, the sandpit, pump track and use the paddling pool at Spencer Park.
Tip: Pack towels and water shoes for pool and sandpit fun.
Jumping Pillow & Slip-and-Slide:
Enjoy the inflatable pillow year-round and the double slip-and-slide in summer.
Tip: Wear clothes that can get wet and dry off in the sun between runs.
Bottle Lake Forest Ride or Walk:
Explore 10 ha of forest trails next door on bikes or foot for easy family adventure.
Tip: Bring or rent bikes early; trails can get muddy after rain.
Mini Golf:
Play a family round on the small on-site course.
Tip: Check current rates and book at reception to secure a tee time.
BBQ Dinner:
Use the free outdoor and indoor BBQ areas for an easy family meal.
Tip: Buy ingredients at the camp shop and arrive before peak dinner time.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
- Early Bike Pickup: Rent or bring bikes at opening to avoid muddy trails and secure helmets.
- Use Camp Kitchen: Cook breakfasts in the shared kitchen to save time and money before activities.
Reviews of Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Angelia Du
The facilities are quite basic, and privacy could be improved. The garden landscaping is rather ordinary, though the air is fresh, so there was hardly any motivation to take photos. Its main highlight is the location, as it sits next to a lovely park.
Paul
Great experience. Check-in was quick. Park is huge with lots of space between campers. Kitchen, BBQ, and washrooms were brand new. Laundry takes 2x $2 coins per machine. Overall great stay would recommend. Recommendations for park: double sided dump stations to allow more efficient departure times
Aimee Sasaki
Just here for the night and Rose in reception was super fun and helpful. Biggest Top 10 I feel that we have been in. Everyone was so spread out and 4 kitchen, bathroom, laundry, shower building that I could see. Everything was so clean and tidy. Beautiful spot. For the kitchens need to have your own pots and utensils as nothing provided. Big playground, lots of grass for running around and the b...
DJB
We were recommended Spencer Park by some travelling English bikers we talked to at another Top 10 camping ground. They had been looked after well when arriving wet and on motorbikes intending to camp but were given a cabin. And our it did not disappoint. We had a 'basic' cabin, recently renovated very clean and comfortable. Only improvement would be an insect screen on the windows. The rebuilding ...
Suzanne Martin
Top 10 at Spencer Park What a fabulous place. The staff are fantastic, so kind so helpful and just lovely to talk to. Always smiling and so thoughtful. We have been blown away by the staffs kindness to us whilst our motorbike was being repaired. We have stayed here more than a week and so impressed how well this campsite is set up. It’s a huge site but everything is super clean, well organised and...
When is the best time to visit Spencer Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park (Christchurch, New Zealand)?
Slip-and-slide runs November to March. In cooler months pack layers and plan forest rides mid-day when trails are dryer.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Bike rental (4 bikes, 2 hrs) | NZD 120 |
| Mini golf (4×NZD 8) | NZD 32 |
| Adrenalin Forest (2 adults + 2 kids) | NZD 170 |
| Laundry (2 loads) | NZD 10 |
| Camp shop snacks | NZD 20 |
| Total Estimated | NZD 352 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Address: 100 Heyders Road, Spencerville, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand
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