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Organisation |
Rai Valley TavernCommercial organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $10 per non power and $20 per powered site |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Owner Operated Campsite This campground is independently operated by the owner. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only. |
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10/10 | 3 |
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9/10 | 0 |
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8/10 | 1 |
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7/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 1 |
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17% |
4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 1 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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5.0/5
I arrived from Picton on my electric bike - very friendly owner let me camp for free in return for having a meal and then I charged the bike battery in the tavern.
The only mistake I made was to have one of his excellent beers before erecting my tent - should've done it the other way round as the beer was quite strong! Overall a great experience - unpretentious and highly recommended!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Since we were late and all Freedom Campgrounds were full in this area we were glad to find this cheap alternative nearby.
Friendly staff welcomed us sweet with the choice of paying 10 bucks for an unpowered site or stay for free by having diner at the tavern. Very good beer collection and a wonderful possibility to join New Zealanders smooth lifestyle. Thanks for having us
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Friendly staff.
Allowed me to camp for free once I paid for a meal.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
1.5/5
We travelled as a family (2 adults, 2 kids) and couldn’t find another place to stay in our self contained vehicle.
For 10$ you can camp on a parking spot or for free if you consume a meal. The caretaker was friendly and there was an all-night accessible toilet. However, the toilet far from clean, no hand wash soap and the basin was broken. The parking lot was very noisy and since the tavern seemed to be the only alcohol serving place within miles, there were a lot of drunk people shouting. Definitely not a highlight of NZ camping.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Since we were late and all Freedom Campgrounds were full in this area we were glad to find this cheap alternative nearby.
Friendly staff welcomed us sweet with the choice of paying 10 bucks for an unpowered site or stay for free by having diner at the tavern. Very good beer collection and a wonderful possibility to join New Zealanders smooth lifestyle. Thanks for having us
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
1.5/5
We travelled as a family (2 adults, 2 kids) and couldn’t find another place to stay in our self contained vehicle.
For 10$ you can camp on a parking spot or for free if you consume a meal. The caretaker was friendly and there was an all-night accessible toilet. However, the toilet far from clean, no hand wash soap and the basin was broken. The parking lot was very noisy and since the tavern seemed to be the only alcohol serving place within miles, there were a lot of drunk people shouting. Definitely not a highlight of NZ camping.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
I arrived from Picton on my electric bike - very friendly owner let me camp for free in return for having a meal and then I charged the bike battery in the tavern.
The only mistake I made was to have one of his excellent beers before erecting my tent - should've done it the other way round as the beer was quite strong! Overall a great experience - unpretentious and highly recommended!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
We went there because we couldn't find any free camping nearby.
It is a carpark of the Tavern.
The Keeper was friendly, showed us the toilet that was opened the whole night.
For a price of 10$ per car per night was it okay. Nothing special.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Friendly staff.
Allowed me to camp for free once I paid for a meal.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer