Nothing quite relaxes the mind and refreshes the body like camping right beside the ocean. The coast has many charms with opportunities to swim, surf and beachcomb — or to simply read in the shade of a pōhutukawa tree.

As an island nation, New Zealand has over 15,000km of coastline so you’ll be spoiled for choice trying to pick the best Beaches to visit on your motorhome holiday.

To help you choose, we’ve put together our top five must-see beaches across the country — three from the North Island and two from the South.