Free holiday park directory now available

Just in time for summer holiday planning, a new free directory and map of 300 holiday parks around New Zealand is now available.

The Holiday Accommodation Parks Association has just released it 2013 Directory and Map with easy-to-find details of all its member holiday parks.

Holiday parks are located throughout New Zealand in cities, towns and holiday spots. Many are located on reserve land in very special parts of New Zealand, says Association Chief Executive Fergus Brown.

“Holiday parks have come a long way from the old days of offering tent sites and basic facilities. Most parks now offer a wide range of built accommodation from modern motel units to backpacker style accommodation suitable for school groups and special events,” he says.

The 2013 publication is distributed through major i-SITE visitor centres and is available for arriving passengers at international airports. It can also be picked up from holiday parks and is included with a number of outdoor and fishing publications.

The Directory Map compliments the comprehensive www.holidayparks.co.nz and the handy mobile website m.holidayparks.co.nz which was launched prior to Rugby World Cup 2011, Mr Brown says.

“Even in these days of online and mobile technology, there’s still a demand for a quality printed directory which meets the needs of both international and domestic travellers,” he says.

The Directory and Map are available at www.holidayparks.co.nz or email info@holidayparks.co.nz

Key facts:
• The holiday park sector provides 38% of New Zealand’s commercial accommodation capacity and 20% of actual guest nights
• In the past year holiday parks provided 6,325,431 guest nights
• Guest nights to holiday parks are made up of approximately 35% international visitors and 65% domestic visitors
• While staying at holiday parks guests contribute at least $623 million in direct expenditure to the local communities
• Approximately $340 million (55%) of the expenditure is contributed by domestic travellers, with the balance of $283 million (45%) by international travellers

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