There’s something special about getting the family away from the usual routine. At Castlepoint, the pace of life is slower, giving you time and space to enjoy spending time together. With the beach, lighthouse and rugged Wairarapa coastline right on your doorstep, Castlepoint also gives your reunion a backdrop everyone will remember.

Wake up by the coast, wander over to the beach, take a family walk up to the famous Castlepoint Lighthouse, enjoy a BBQ together, or simply find a sunny spot and catch up with relatives you haven’t seen for far too long. You might even end up with a new favourite family photo!

Every family is different, which is why having a choice of accommodation can make organising a reunion so much easier. At Castlepoint Holiday Park & Motels, we have enough options to arrange accommodation for groups of up to 100 people. These options range from large group houses to family cabins and self-contained motel units. There are even powered campsites and tent sites for the keen campers if needed!

That means Nana and Grandad can have the comfort of a motel, families with younger kids can stay together in a cabin, and the bulk of the group can make use of our dedicated group accommodation.

A family reunion needs more than somewhere to sleep. Our group accommodation includes kitchens where you can prepare meals together, while the wider holiday park has shared kitchens, BBQ facilities, bathrooms, laundry facilities, WiFi, a TV room, and a children’s playground.

There are also plenty of outdoor areas where the family can gather, with Castlepoint Beach just across the road from our group accommodation.

Whether breakfast turns into a two-hour catch-up, the kids organise an impromptu game outside, or everyone gets together for an evening BBQ, there’s space to enjoy the time at your own pace.

One of the biggest advantages of choosing Castlepoint for your family reunion is that you don’t need to make a lot of plans. There’s plenty to do right here.

• The lighthouse: Castlepoint Lighthouse is one of the most iconic photo opportunities on the Wairarapa coast.
• Family walks: Walking is a great way to get the whole family outdoors, whether it’s along the beach, up to the lighthouse, or a longer trail.
• Swimming & surfing: Our beachfront location makes it easy to come and go from the sea throughout your stay.
• Fishing: Fishing has long been part of Castlepoint life. The holiday park also has boat storage and a boat and fish-cleaning area.
• The playground: Our playground gives younger family members another place to burn off some energy between trips to the beach.

Finding a reunion destination that works for relatives coming from different parts of the North Island can be tricky. Castlepoint is located on the Wairarapa coast, making us a particularly handy option for families spread across the Wellington, Wairarapa, Manawatu, and Hawkes Bay regions. You get the feeling of escaping somewhere special without needing flights or a full day on the road. Castlepoint is approximately:

• 1 hour from Masterton
• 2 hours from Palmerston North
• 2.5 hours from Wellington
• 3.5 hours from Hastings

Picture this: Cars start arriving in the afternoon. There are smiles and hugs all round. Cousins who haven’t seen each other for ages are already heading off to explore. Someone puts the jug on. Someone else starts organising dinner.

The next morning begins with coffee and a beautiful sunrise. Some of the family head towards the lighthouse. Others take the kids to the beach. The ones who brought fishing rods are already discussing the day’s conditions. Some are perfectly happy doing nothing at all.

By late afternoon, everyone finds their way back together after the day’s activities. The BBQ is going, stories are being told, and the kids are still off making lifelong memories together. The sounds of chatting and laughter last long into the evening, before getting up the next day to do it all again. Plus, it’s all captured in priceless family photos featuring the stunning Castlepoint scenery.

Whether you’re bringing together a group of 20, or a much larger extended family, talk to us about the best combination of accommodation. Let us know your preferred dates, approximate group size, and what sort of accommodation your family needs, and we can help you work out suitable options.

After that, all that’s left is deciding who’s in charge of the BBQ.