We come up to Christchurch several times a year from Dunedin, after trying a few different places we would regularly drive the extra distance and use this camp ground as it was in a lovely area, out of

the way and we had dogs with us. It used to be so easy, put your money in the envelope and into the lockbox and put the paper slip in your window. Too easy! The last time we went there was some new foundations at the gateway. This time there were big electronic barriers blocking it all and you had to get some AP on your phone and a digital tag from a shop (It was 9pm at night!). It was a total disappointment really. Why make it so hard? Totally unwelcoming look and unnecessarily complicated. We won't be back and that unfortunately means we won't be there spending money in Amberley in the evenings and the morning either.

Reviewed 5 months ago

Handy spot with waste station and just off Highway 1, lots of others there and plenty of space.

Only cold showers…

Reviewed about 2 years ago

This was a brilliant find on our way north to Hanmer, so much so that we stayed here on the way back too.

Flushing toilets, sinks and hand driers in the bathrooms, flat sections, playground and tennis courts, and just a minute across to the beach. Nice and sheltered and fantastic price point. We went unpowered for $5 per adult, but powered sites were also available for $18 per campervan.

Fantastic brewery with wood fire pizzas 5kms back up the road, a great place for dinner if you are wanting a change from BBQ dinners!

Reviewed about 4 years ago

A very quiet place, cheap as $5 for unpowered spot 1 person/van.

Got busier as the evening came on so for the spot you want i’d reconmend pilling in by 6pm latest. There are two ends (North and South). Close to beach and some nice little walks. Toilets clean but overall the place is a little outdated however a cheap stay so no complaints.

Reviewed about 5 years ago

We come up to Christchurch several times a year from Dunedin, after trying a few different places we would regularly drive the extra distance and use this camp ground as it was in a lovely area, out of

the way and we had dogs with us. It used to be so easy, put your money in the envelope and into the lockbox and put the paper slip in your window. Too easy! The last time we went there was some new foundations at the gateway. This time there were big electronic barriers blocking it all and you had to get some AP on your phone and a digital tag from a shop (It was 9pm at night!). It was a total disappointment really. Why make it so hard? Totally unwelcoming look and unnecessarily complicated. We won't be back and that unfortunately means we won't be there spending money in Amberley in the evenings and the morning either.

Reviewed 5 months ago

Lovely spot at amberley beach.

We Camped at southend on south cres with our dog. Was lovely and quiet and relaxing. The other campers, some longterm, were lovely and very helpful. Its managed by kiwicamp with an electronic gate $20 per night, so we felt quite secure. Only downside was where we had camped we could clearly see there were several hidden cameras facing right into the camp in the hedge from a neighbouring property. We could see the infrared at night that gives them away. Very disturbing to know someone is watching you and surprised this is allowed in a public place with no signage, so we only stayed one night. Just beware of the south end of south camp.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

Handy spot with waste station and just off Highway 1, lots of others there and plenty of space.

Only cold showers…

Reviewed about 2 years ago

Flat lawn area, only few toilets, no showers, dumpstation available.

Single highlight is the beachfront with kilometers of walks in both directions. Perfect for dog-owners!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

A very quiet place, cheap as $5 for unpowered spot 1 person/van.

Got busier as the evening came on so for the spot you want i’d reconmend pilling in by 6pm latest. There are two ends (North and South). Close to beach and some nice little walks. Toilets clean but overall the place is a little outdated however a cheap stay so no complaints.

Reviewed about 5 years ago

Great quiet and incredible ocean view.

Honesty box was nice to show people trust each other Bathrooms clean and even a SOLAR shower

Reviewed over 5 years ago

Great place.

Powered ($15 for 2 people) and unpowered ($5 per Person) sites available. Really clean toilets, little playground, tennis court (equipment can be rented). Just awesome place for little money! Well done!

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Two very large areas on the left and right side of the road.

Right side is for dog owners. It has toilets and is where the dump site is situated. There are also two or three power posts each with 3 or 4 power points. Left (north) side is also very large with 3 power posts each with 4 power points. The toilets are newer on this side but no dump site. Neither site has pressurised town supply water that we could find apart from at the dumpsite. The blue honesty box for both sites is well in from the street in the left hand (north) side. Please be sure to pay as $15 for two people for this sort of camp is quite cheap. It also has CCTV camera's so the sites are very safe. While in Amberley we had a $12 lunch time special steak meal that was excellent value at the Amberley Hotel. Their other prices are quite reasonable as well.

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Powered site for the night with site right next to the beach.

Great difficulty in finding the honesty box as it was at the far end of the opposite camping ground. Toilet, water and dump station is all we needed for a great nights stay.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Stayed one evening on non powered tent site.

Plenty of space, cheap at $5 per person per night, with good facilities although no showers. Close to the beach and not far off State Highway 1.

Reviewed about 10 years ago