Rakaia River Holiday Park

Rakaia River Holiday Park is situated beside the Rakaia River, one of New Zealand's best salmon fishing rivers.

This relaxed, family-friendly holiday park has a 3½ star Qualmark and offers a choice of accommodation, including a cottage, motel units, and camp sites, in a sheltered riverside location. Fishing tackle is for sale or hire, there are fish storage facilities and boat parking.

Awards	Winner- Ashburton District Tourism Awards ( Holiday Park category) Qualmark 4 Star Enviro Silver Award
Hosts	Ross and Robyn Jackson
Address	Main South Road Rakaia Postal address: 85 Rakaia Terrace, Rakaia 7710
Contact details	Phone: +64 3 302 7257 Reservations 0800camprakaia or 0800226772 Fax: +64 3 302 7257 Email: rrjackson@xtra.co.nz Web: www.rakaiariverholidaypark.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Rakaia River Lake Coleridge The Ashburton Lakes including lakes Heron, Clearwater, Emma, Camp and Emily
Location	Rakaia River Holiday Park is marked on the Lower Rakaia River map. Driving distances are around: - 58kms from Christchurch - 28kms from Ashburton - 24kms from Methven - 34 km from Mt Hutt
Features	Trout, salmon, kawhai and rig fishing Professional fishing guides available Fishing tackle for sale/hire and fish storage facilities Coach, boat, and truck park Camp store Adventure playground with trampoline and swimming pool Pets by arrangement Member of members of Family Parks of Australia and New Zealand, and of Holiday Accommodation Parks New Zealand (HAPNZ) In her role as secretary of Rakaia River Fishing Promotions, Robyn Jackson helps organise the annual Rakaia Salmon Fishing Competition
Accommodation	Rakaia River Holiday Park's choice of accommodation includes motels, tourist flats, cottage, cabins, powered sites and tent sites. 50 tent sites 75 power sites 2 onsite caravans (sleeps 2-4) 3 cabins (sleeps 2) 1 cottage (sleeps 6) with two bedrooms and a separate bathroom. Please bring your own linen. 5 motel units (sleeps 2-6) with separate bedroom and bathroom
Facilities	Communal equipped kitchen with television, fridge/freezer and microwave Dining room Hot shower/toilet facilities Laundry with dryer Linen hire, electric blankets Wireless hotspot and internet Phone/fax facilities Heating TV/guest room Cot and highchair available Games room with pool table Barbecue Dump station
Local attractions	Nature walks Scenic drives Golf Tennis Bowls Jetboating on Rakaia River and Gorge Skiing and snowboarding at Mt Hutt (35 minutes drive) Salmon World aquarium and 4D movie experience
Indicative tariff as at 1 October 2011	Rakaia River Holiday Park's tariffs for two people are: Powered/tent site: NZ$33-$35 Backpacker Cabins: NZ$45 Ensuite Vans NZ$45 Fisherman's cottage NZ$75-85 Ensuite motel units NZ$110 Family Motel units NZ$120 Visa, MasterCard and Eftpos accepted.
Cancellation policy	Rakaia River Holiday Park's cancellation policy is: In off peak times refunds of deposits will be given up to 7 days prior to day of arrival less a 10% handling fee or minimum of $10.00 During peak times refunds given at the discretion of management No refunds given for early departure Damages and extra cleaning will be charged back to the guest.
Bookings	Phone, email or book now Credit card details required to secure booking. Balance of account payable on arrival.

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