Russell TOP 10
Holiday Park

Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park is an award-winning holiday park offering great value accommodation for everyone. It is also NZ’s first SMOKE-FREE holiday park and the only park centrally located in Russell, New Zealand’s first capital and European settlement. You’ll discover fascinating history at every turn, along with significant heritage buildings and historic sites. Russell and the beautiful Bay of Islands is a holiday paradise unequalled in New Zealand for recreational activities and scenic beauty, with a warm welcoming climate.

Latest Google Reviews

Cynthia Lam
The site we had was 13 which was a premium motorhome/caravan site. Due to the sharp of the site and its size it's hard for us to open up our awning.

Most of the sites are a bit small and quite expensive (over $100 per night).

However this is the only campsite walking distance to Russell town so there isn't a lot of choices.

Bathroom were a little tired but it's always in clean condition.

PS the positives in staying in the premium sites is that it's up the hill and very quiet... we even saw a wild weka
Response from the owner:Kia ora Cynthia, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. Our location is pretty neat and we are very lucky to be based in the beautiful Bay of Islands, our prices are set to reflect how much it is for us to be where we are which does make them a bit more on the higher side. We definitely cohabit with Weka here in the park, they always come around to say hi to the guests, we do hope you enjoyed your stay here with us and we hope to welcome you back to our park in the future!
Dieter Rentschler
Gepflegter und sauberer Campingplatz, sehr ruhig und damit entspannte Atmosphäre, wunderschöne grüne, parkähnliche Anlage mit viel Natur, u.a. einer "Platzweka", knapp 10 Minuten bis zum Zentrum. Alles zum Wohlfühlen!
Response from the owner:Kia ora Dieter Rentschuler, Thank you for taking the time to leave us an amazing review - it is lovely to read you were relaxed during your stay here with us. Our location is excellent to be able to access everything the Russell township has to offer and we are glad that you enjoyed the nature that surrounds us. We wish you the best for your travels and hope to welcome you back!
Mac Isherwood
Such a lovely spot to stop. We parked our Motorhome and enjoyed the facilities. Lovely staff, great location and the kitchens and bathrooms were well provisioned and super clean.
Response from the owner:Kia ora Mac Isherwood, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic review, your kind words are truly appreciated by all of our staff. We are happy to read that you enjoyed what our park has to offer, we take pride in reading about the cleanliness of our facilities as well so thank you! We hope to welcome you back some time soon.
Margo Angland
The camping is good very clean well kept facility but too expensive compared to other grounds and cabins in the far north
Response from the owner:Kia ora Margo, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review. We understand your frustration around the price, we do have to match what we pay to be where we are. However, we are glad to hear you enjoyed our facilities and we hope to welcome you back!
Stuart T.
We had a bay view studio, not cheap but the unit was superb, with outrageous views across the bay and back to Pahia - worth every cent
Response from the owner:Kia ora Stuart T, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic review! The views some of our rooms offer at the park are unparalleled with the beautiful town we are located in. We acknowledge the price factor in staying with us is on the upper scale, like everywhere else prices have to increase to successfully run a business but we sure are glad to read that it was worth every cent! Thank you again for your time and we hope to welcome you back soon.
Steve Reeves
We recently spent 3 nights in one of the studio units. The check in was so easy, we were welcomed to the camp by Beth who made our stay extremely stress free. The unit was very clean and tidy, the park grounds were exceptional and well maintained. If you are travelling to the Bay of Islands then you have to make the effort to stay at the Top 10 in Russell. We will definitely be back.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Jack McPherson
Such a great location and easy going place. Was very busy as we went just after new years but never had to wait for a shower etc. utilities are great and well maintained. Will be back.
Response from the owner:Kia ora Jack, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic review! We are thrilled to read that you enjoyed out facilities and will be coming back to visit us! Over the peak season we do clean our amenities multiple times a day to ensure it is clean for the next person! We look forward to your future visit!
Kerry Peacock
We stayed here on a family camping trip for one week.
The campground has lovely tropical gardens and has an abundance of wild bird life.

The pros: the staff! Very friendly & helpful, every interaction i had with a staff member was positive.
The cleanliness of the facilities, the bathrooms & kitchens were always clean, despite the campground being pretty full & busy.
The sites - decent sized, in good condition & reasonably flat.
The location, short walk into Russell waterfront, a bit more of a trek to long beach.
The cons: the price. We're top 10 members & camp a lot, and I thought it was kind of expensive, but soon learned pretty much everything in Russell is!
There isn't as much to do for the kids as other campsites, we had a few complaints of boredom.
The up-hill walk to the toilet!
Overall enjoyed our stay & it's a solid choice of campground.
Response from the owner:Kia ora Kerry, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are extremely happy to read that our staff made a positive impact on your stay here with us, with this busy season our staff work around the clock to keep everything clean for everyone so thank you for noticing the hard work that is put in. We understand our pricing is higher than other camping sites - our prices reflect what we pay to be located here in this beautiful spot. If only the weather was better we would have had an outside movie night but there is always next time! Thank you for all your feedback.
Sophie Anderson
Had the best time at the Russell Top 10! Stayed in one of the villas, it was beautifully clean and had everything we needed with a gorgeous view. The staff were very friendly and helpful and gave us lots of recommendations. Only a short walk into town and the beach! Thank you very much to all the staff at the campground for making our time in Russell so amazing 💕
Response from the owner:Kia ora Sophie Anderson, Thank you for taking the time to leave us an amazing review! We are glad we could give you recommendations on what to do in the local area and our staff were accommodating. Our cleanliness and customer service is something we do pride ourselves in and we cannot wait to have you stay with us again!
Nadia Anslow
First up if you are driving to the campsite take the ferry and don’t be an idiot like us driving the horrendous gravel mountain road 😂 brilliant campsite we had the seaview camper pitch - worth paying extra for. Fantastic amenities and loads of stuff for children to do they were all stood around the jumping pillow in the morning eagerly waiting for it to be blown up. Super close to the beach, great restaurants and bars.
Response from the owner:Kia ora Nadia, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic review! Our sea views are pretty amazing and we are glad you think so too. Catching the ferry is definitely the way to go and a cool experience. Thank you again, we hope to welcome you back into the park in the future!
Aurélie Lahaye
Très contente de mon passage dans ce camping. Il y avait tout ce qu'il fallait, c'était propre, rien à redire si ce n'est la bonne montée pour aller jusqu'aux sanitaires / cuisine / laverie, mais le terrain est comme ça. Calme et juste à côté du centre. Je recommande avec plaisir.
Response from the owner:Kia ora Aurelie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us an amazing review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us and we had everything you needed! Our facilities aren't everyone's cup of tea being on a rise but they do get a lovely view when you are up there! Thank you for recommending us we appreciate it!
Lea Lasmezas
Emplacement impeccable avec tout à proximité à pieds. Wifi nickel. Douches et toilettes impeccables. La fille de la réception a été adorable lors du check in et chaque fois que nous l’avons croisé. Le seul bémol est la distance à parcourir pour aller aux toilettes qui se situent en haut d’une petite Coline ce qui n’est pas idéal pour les envies pressantes nocturnes mais outre cela nous avons passé un très bon séjour.
Response from the owner:Kia ora Lea Lasmezas, Thank you for taking the time to leave us an incredible review! We will make sure to pass on your kind comments to our staff. Our location is pretty amazing and we are so glad we could share it with you - we look forward to hopefully welcoming you back into our park in the future!
Ashley Tipping
I had a fantastic stay at Russell TOP 10 Holiday Park. The staff are incredibly friendly and always go out of their way to help, making you feel truly welcome. The rooms were clean, tidy, and well-maintained, and the amenities on site were excellent. The location is absolutely beautiful – a perfect base to explore Russell and the surrounding area. I would happily recommend this holiday park to anyone looking for a comfortable, relaxing, and well-run place to stay. Thanks for all that you do to support the BOI Music Festivals.
Response from the owner:Kia ora Ashley Tipping, Thank you so much for leaving us an amazing review. We are always excited to welcome in the bands to the park. We appreciate the reccommendation and kind words, we look forward to sponsoring again next year!
Carl Butcher
Highly Recommend staying here! The Staff are very friendly and welcoming, very clean and tidy place with an amazing view thanks for accommodating us! (5Star)
Response from the owner:Kia ora Carl, Thanks for taking the time to leave us an amazing review. We are so glad to hear you had a great time at our park, we pride ourselves in what we do and are pleased to read your kind words. We hope you had safe travels back home and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
Jeremy Dyer
Came for one night but stayed for 3 such was our experience staying in this lovely camp. Excellent clean facilities and a short wander into town or Long Beach which is a must. Just wish I had taken my togs to the latter as it appeared warm enough to swim in July!
Response from the owner:Kia ora Jeremy Dyer, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a fantastic review! We appreciate your feedback and kind words! It is our biggest privelege to host guests here in the beautiful Russell where dogs are welcome almost everywhere. We hope your journey back to the South was great and you enjoyed your holiday, hopefully we will be able to welcome you back in the future. Ngā mihi nui, Beth Manager
Sarah Haigh
Our family has camped at Russell Top 10 many times over the years. We have always had an great holiday and have enjoyed the wonderful facilities. Russell Top 10 is in a fantastic location - a 5 min walk into Russell for great cafes, fishing off the wharf, a fancy dinner at the Duke of Marlborough and the Hole in the Rock cruise. Just short walk or drive over the hill you'll find Long Beach - great for safe swimmng, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing which managed to keep our now 17 year old entertained for many hours. Make the most of the opportunity to walk over to Long Beach first thing in the morning for a quiet dip and a great coffee! We will be back!
Response from the owner:Kia ora Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We appreciate your kind words and we are so happy to hear you will be back. Our location is pretty amazing we are very lucky to be situated where we are. Russell has some great attractions that keeps everyone entertained, we look forward to welcoming you back to our park!
Ninette
Solid camp spot. Has the amenities you would expect from a top 10. I appreciated that even the picnic tables were wiped off.

some of the burners didn’t work right in the kitchen which was a bit frustrating.

Fantastic location
Response from the owner:Kia ora Ninette, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so lucky to be located in a beautiful part of New Zealand and so close to the township! We have instructions in the kitchen on how to operate the stove tops but maybe we need to revise these, so thank you for the feedback!
Anne Fowler
Stayed on a powered dog friendly site which was all as expected.
Great location but unfortunately the reception we received was less than warm. Got the feeling that we were putting them out even though the park was not busy.
Love Russell and will be back, regardless.
Response from the owner:Kia ora Anne Fowler, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great reivew. We thank you for your honesty and we are sorry we didnt meet your expectations in our customer service, it was never our intention. We love having guests coming to stay and we do hope you enjoyed your break and will give us an opportunity to be better next time.

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