Pretty but the view is somewhat obscured.

Does feel fully out in the wild which I always enjoy but ungodly amount of flies (and a warning for wasp & bee populations in Summer / Autumn) Toilet yes but, what I can only describe as, a ‘Shrek’ style outhouse overrun by wasps

Reviewed 9 months ago

This campsite is free.

However it is now the site of a long term wasp trial so no baiting for wasps is carried out within 2km of the shelter. It is not recommended to visit between feb- may when wasp numbers are highest. Due to the wasp trial they are directing people to the other campsite which is a paid site. The paid site is the left branch just after the bridge- Andrews is straight ahead. To get to it you need to go through a working cattle farm.

Only space for 3 vans. Very beautiful choppy river.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

Plenty of space, but it’s now a paid campsite.

$8 for adults, $4 for children 5-17 years old, free for infants. Moved on to find a free spot.

Reviewed over 4 years ago

For the view, for seeing Milky Way at night, I would give this a ten.

However the sand flies are multitudinous! When it’s windy it’s no problem and after dark it’s no problem. Otherwise it’s swarms! That said, I would definitely camp here again. Shelter is great, pit toilet is okay. Just around the corner on the road is a flat spot with incredible views!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

FREE!

You have to take the gravel road, and the camp is just after the white bridge.

Beautiful view on the morning with the Waimakariri River. It's flat enough to sleep on tent or in car.

Toilet clean.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

Great spot, about a 15 minute drive on a dirt road off the highway.

You cross a small bridge towards the end and you’ll see a big grass area by the river and it’s all fair game. Beautiful scenery, definitely worth the drive out. There is a drop toilet and access to an indoor cooking room as well.

Beware the sandflys though, they will rush your camper the second the door is opened the closer you are to the river.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Still a free camp, close to a small shelter.

You have to drive on a gravel road for 15min and though a small bridge. If it’s raining a lot you may have one or two small fords to cross. We’ve been two vans yesterday. No toilets, it’s just a 3 vans space next to the gravel path. No gasp problem for us because it was raining and I guess they left already in may.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Beautiful space at midnight and good shelter!

But there are many bees and sandflies near the toilet. Still recommend .

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

For the view, for seeing Milky Way at night, I would give this a ten.

However the sand flies are multitudinous! When it’s windy it’s no problem and after dark it’s no problem. Otherwise it’s swarms! That said, I would definitely camp here again. Shelter is great, pit toilet is okay. Just around the corner on the road is a flat spot with incredible views!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

Fantastic remote site.

Spaces are limited so get there early. TOP TIP: Go past the shelter, up a small hill to find a secluded spot on the left with amazing views across the valley. Toilets are not good here and we couldn’t find any running water so don’t count on it. Sand flies are prevalent here so watch out! A&E

Reviewed about 5 years ago

Nice secluded location, clean and good for campfires as it wasn't too windy when we went.

Contains a covered shelter for eating and long drop toilet which was reasonably clean.

We parked by the creek and was fantastic to open the doors to it.

Also note there was about a 15+ minute gravel drive from the main road.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Remote and peaceful spot, no network coverage but beautiful views.

Campground on gras, space for approx. 10 Campervans. Longdrop toilet and a shelter available. Be aware of the pretty long gravel road leading to the campground.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Awesome spot, no one else there apart from a few cars doing the overnight trek.

So quiet and a good first stop out of Christchurch.

Reviewed about 9 years ago