When you’re travelling with kids, comfort, convenience, and added extras make all the difference. Here’s what makes North South one of Christchurch’s top family-friendly stays:

– Spacious accommodation options for all family sizes and budgets
– Heated swimming pool and shaded seating areas
– Playground, jumping pillow, trampoline, and outdoor games
– Arcade room for rainy days
– Free unlimited Wi-Fi for all guests
– BBQ areas and spacious grounds
– Onsite laundry facilities
– Parking by your door for most units
– Airport shuttles, just $5 per adult and $2.50 per child
– Friendly local hosts and genuine kiwi hospitality

Our goal is to make you feel right at home, so if you have any special requests, all you need to do is ask and we’ll see what we can do for you. If you have any questions about your stay, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team.

Accommodation Options

Our comfortable family accommodation options are designed to suit families of any size or budget. Here’s a quick summary of what’s on offer.

2-3 Bedroom Units

Our largest and most modern units, ideal for families of four or more. Fully self-contained with a house style layout, they include full kitchens, separate bedrooms, lounge areas, bathrooms, and easy parking right outside. These units are also perfect for larger families, with options sleeping up to 8 or even 12 guests.

Park Motels & Self-Contained Units

These are crowd favourites for smaller families, providing everything you need for a comfortable stay. Sleeping 4-5 guests, each unit features a kitchen, private bathroom, comfortable beds, and a living area to relax in after a big day exploring Christchurch. The Park Motels have two bedrooms each, while the Self-Contained Units have either one bedroom or a studio layout.

Ensuite Cabins & Tourist Cabins

Want something simpler? Our cosy Ensuite Cabins are good budget friendly option that still include your own bathroom. The Tourist Cabins also provide great value for money, with easy access to nearby shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.

All of these options also include a TV, unlimited free WiFi, and access to all of our park facilities.

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Onsite Facilities

Swimming Pool

A refreshing plunge in our Heated Swimming Pool is an absolute must! The recently upgraded pool is free to use for all guests, and is a big hit with the kids. If you’d prefer not to swim, there are also shaded picnic tables and deck chairs on the pool edge. That means you can relax in the shade with a good book while the kids splash and play.

Playground, Jumping Pillow & Trampoline

The kids can swing, slide, rock and roll to their heart’s content on our onsite Playground. There’s plenty to keep them going, all on a safe bark bed. Our Jumping Pillow is the newest addition to the park, and is definitely a huge favourite! The nearby trampoline is another popular installment, with a high safety net to prevent any mishaps. Our spacious park grounds are also great for them to burn off all that excess energy they always seem to have.

Games Games Games

We have an epic range of outdoor games to keep the kids (and parents) entertained for hours on end. With Giant Connect 4, Table Tennis, Cornhole, Swingball, Giant Jenga, Kubb, and Inflatable Football, you’ll never be short of something to play. Rainy day? No worries, our Arcade Room is sure to keep everyone entertained. With classics like Daytona USA and Street Fighter II, the adults will want to get involved too!

Fun Trikes

Not only are our trikes a whole lot of fun, they’re also a great calorie burner! Kids love racing and chasing each other around our safe holiday park roads. Let them loose on the trikes while you get some peace and quiet.

Location & Getting Around

North South Holiday Park is conveniently located just 5 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, as well as a range of family friendly activities & attractions. We are also the closest holiday park to all major vehicle rental depots. Need a ride to or from the airport? We’ve got you covered there too, with our convenient Airport Shuttle Service. No need to spend a fortune on a shuttle, our airport transfers are just $5 per adult and $2.50 per child! You can even add a shuttle pickup and/or drop off onto your online booking at North South, making it the easiest option as well as the most affordable.

Here’s a quick breakdown of how far we are from key locations for families around Christchurch

– Christchurch Airport & Vehicle Rentals: 5 min
– International Antarctic Centre: 5 min
– Willowbank Wildlife Reserve: 5 min
– Orana Wildlife Park: 10 min
– Margaret Mahy Playground: 20 min
– CBD & Botanic Gardens: 20 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the best accommodation for families with 3 kids or more?
For larger families, our 2 & 3 Bedroom Units offer maximum space and comfort. The Pukeko Unit sleeps up to 12, the Tui Unit and Kiwi Unit sleep up to 8, and the Fantail Unit sleeps up to 6.

What’s the best accommodation for families with 1 or 2 kids?
Smaller families often choose our two-bedroom Park Motels, well-equipped with everything you need. That’s one bedroom for you, and one for the kids!

Do you have free Wi-Fi?
Absolutely. All guests enjoy unlimited free Wi-Fi throughout the park.

How far are you from the airport?
We’re about 5 minutes’ drive from Christchurch International Airport. We also offer our own affordable shuttle service, just $5 per adult and $2.50 per child.

What can families do nearby?
Popular nearby attractions include the International Antarctic Centre, Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Orana Wildlife Park, and the Margaret Mahy Playground, all easy drives from the park.

Can we park by our room?
Our accommodation includes parking beside or close to your unit, making loading and unloading really easy.

Affordable Rates

When you book one of our family accommodation options directly through our website, you are always guaranteed the lowest rates, and the most flexible booking options. You can also easily add extras like airport shuttles or pedal bike hire to your booking. Whether you’re here for a quick stopover or a week-long family holiday, find the ideal accommodation for your family below!