10 Rankers Reviews
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Red Bridge Reserve is for certified self-contained vehicles only.
Maximum of 50 vehicles parking in the reserve only. Two-night stay only.
This site is busy during peak season, arrive early to secure a spot in reserve or in plenty of time to make other arrangements if the site is full.
Two newly installed long drop toilets.
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Organisation |
Queenstown Lakes District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
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. |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Free campsite
✓ Close to Wanaka
✓ Lots of space for campers
✓ Safe environment
✓ Modern cleaned toilets
𐄂 Terrible toilet smell
𐄂 No water available
Decent spot for overnight stay.
A big gravel parking with a lot of space.
The nearest freedom camp to Wanaka.
Lots of space, lots of campers.
Nice free spot near Wanaka.
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3.5/5
Says 50 vehicles but easily was 100 there for our stay.
Bathroom has very strong urine and chemical smell almost couldnt breathe. Some campers were very loud into midnight, so i would ask future campers to be more mindful of everyone else staying there and trying to get some sleep. Be considerate !
Reviewed 12 days ago
4.0/5
A big gravel parking with a lot of space.
Drop toilets with no water are close by. It seems that the place got full in the late evening so there were vans parking on the other side of the road. There was some traffic during the night
Reviewed 4 days ago and experienced in December 2024
2.5/5
I’ve used many long drop toilets in my life and the ones at this location are by far the worst that I’ve ever smelled.
It is free to camp in the lot, but I would’ve paid any amount of money to never experience that smell that again.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
3.0/5
Decent spot for overnight stay.
Just a big gravel space. Didn’t use the toilets that were available but there were toilets there. Was pretty full when we visited (early Nov) but felt pretty unregulated. Patchy phone signal (we found it ok) and 3 huge potholes as you enter the gravel lot (beware if arriving late). No dodgy characters or anything like that.
Reviewed 3 months ago
3.5/5
Next to the road and quite a few campervans parked.
Pit toilets are clean and reportedly cleaned daily. Perfect for a quick stopover, close to Wanaka
Reviewed 3 months ago
4.0/5
Lots of space, lots of campers.
Felt very safe, approx 10 mins from Wanaka. Toilets are 1 minute walk from the campground. There is toilet paper, there is no running water. Be mindful of the huge pothole at the entrance.
Late evening and night no noise from the road.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
Nice free spot near Wanaka.
Next to road so little bit louder. Good view, 2 toilets nearby, no water.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
A big parking lot, lots of room for 30+ campers, including big RVs.
Close to an intersection of 2 roads, so a bit noisy.
Has toilets, but they are not flush.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
The nearest freedom camp to Wanaka.
Simple gravel ground and two long drop toilets. 15min drive to town. Plenty of spaces but fills up quickly in the evening.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.5/5
Big parking, lot's of campervans so you can feel safe.
Dump toilets but modern and cleaned daily, with toilet paper. Close to road but it's not too busy, almost no traffic at night. No water provided at the area, and no benches or tables. It's a free campsite, and as one, it's really good one imo, better than some cheap paid ones in the area.
Reviewed 4 months ago