Clarks Beach Holiday Park sits in the seaside settlement of Clarks Beach in Franklin, on the shores of the Manukau Harbour, and carries a 4.2 rating on Google. Holiday parks are the workhorse of New Zealand holidays: grass sites for tents, powered sites for caravans and motorhomes, and often a handful of cabins for those wanting a roof. Facilities are shared, so a little self-sufficiency goes a long way — bring your own gear and expect to cook alongside other guests. Peak season runs from Christmas through January and long weekends fill fast, so the regulars book ahead rather than arrive on spec. Harbourside locations suit early starters, particularly fishers and boaties chasing a tide. For anyone after sand, water and a quiet corner of the Franklin coast, this park is well placed at the harbour's edge.