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Organisation |
Herbert Forest Camping GroundCommercial organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Closed for Winter - Reopens Labour Weekend |
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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. |
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. |
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? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and 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? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 5 powered sites available |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. 1 self contained cabin available, sleeps 2-3 people |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? ![]() Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Pet friendly. |
✓ Affordable pricing
✓ Spacious camping grounds
✓ Warm and welcoming owner
𐄂 Outdated facilities
𐄂 Limited kitchen areas
Big space with lots of green.
Couldn't recommend this enough!
Really nice, quiet campground.
Great three night stay.
Really nice and quiet campsite!
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10/10 | 7 |
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9/10 | 5 |
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8/10 | 2 |
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7/10 | 0 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 2 |
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13% |
4/10 | 0 |
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4.0/5
Very cheap!
Only $30 powered for two of us. Great stop before heading to Mt Cook. Surprisingly, we were the only ones on the entire campgrounds, which was a huge space. The owner was very warm and welcoming! There are toilet, shower and kitchen facilities but they’re a little outdated. Still, was great to have a flushing toilet and then5 minute showers got warm very quickly so we enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
Closed for winter.
Opens Labour's weekend. Looks nice.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Good place to camp near Oamaru, lots of space in shaded trees.
Two toilets unisex and some mens urinals also, not much of an issue though as a lot of people are in caravans. Small kitchen with two cooking areas and space for washing up.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Beautiful and peaceful setting among the trees with plenty of space and away from any road noise.
Facilities were clean and fine for us as there were only 3 other guests in the camp. If the camp was full kitchen and ablutions would probably not be sufficient. Owners were very warm and welcoming hosts. Great value for money.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great family camping ground.
And must let pets in as we saw quite a few dogs. Clean tidy and friendly. We are a family of 7, and kids had a great time with so much space to ride around and play. Short walk to a river to swim in. And not far from beaches. Very generous sized campsites and very reasonable rates. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and hope to be back again one day.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great three night stay.
Only people on site. Friendly owners and generous van sites. We will be back.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
The campsite is very quite with a lot of space.
Clean showers and kitchen make this place a great stop. The price is currently $12,50 for non powered sites and $15 for powered sites.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
25$ for an unpowered site for 2.
Lovely hot 5 minute showers. Can buy logs for container lit fires for 7$. Tons of sites amongst the trees. Laundry and dump available. Perfect.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Really nice, quiet campground.
I paid 12.50 for a tent. good price for this tidy, clean campsite. 5 minute hot shower incl. Toilets and kitchen are clean. Nothing bad to say.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Very cheap!
Only $30 powered for two of us. Great stop before heading to Mt Cook. Surprisingly, we were the only ones on the entire campgrounds, which was a huge space. The owner was very warm and welcoming! There are toilet, shower and kitchen facilities but they’re a little outdated. Still, was great to have a flushing toilet and then5 minute showers got warm very quickly so we enjoyed our stay!
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
Closed for winter.
Opens Labour's weekend. Looks nice.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Good place to camp near Oamaru, lots of space in shaded trees.
Two toilets unisex and some mens urinals also, not much of an issue though as a lot of people are in caravans. Small kitchen with two cooking areas and space for washing up.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Beautiful and peaceful setting among the trees with plenty of space and away from any road noise.
Facilities were clean and fine for us as there were only 3 other guests in the camp. If the camp was full kitchen and ablutions would probably not be sufficient. Owners were very warm and welcoming hosts. Great value for money.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great family camping ground.
And must let pets in as we saw quite a few dogs. Clean tidy and friendly. We are a family of 7, and kids had a great time with so much space to ride around and play. Short walk to a river to swim in. And not far from beaches. Very generous sized campsites and very reasonable rates. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and hope to be back again one day.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great three night stay.
Only people on site. Friendly owners and generous van sites. We will be back.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
The campsite is very quite with a lot of space.
Clean showers and kitchen make this place a great stop. The price is currently $12,50 for non powered sites and $15 for powered sites.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
25$ for an unpowered site for 2.
Lovely hot 5 minute showers. Can buy logs for container lit fires for 7$. Tons of sites amongst the trees. Laundry and dump available. Perfect.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Really nice, quiet campground.
I paid 12.50 for a tent. good price for this tidy, clean campsite. 5 minute hot shower incl. Toilets and kitchen are clean. Nothing bad to say.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Couldn't recommend this enough!
It was $12.50 per adult for an unpowered site. Clean bathrooms, rooms for hundreds of campers, nice kitchen facilities and washing machine (but no dryer). The showers were ideal and the site is in a great location!
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Beautiful camping ground.
You can just come and register at the house (it is described). For 12,50$ pp it’s very nice. Clean toilets!!! Nice kitchen with fridge and freezer. And warm showers! Lovely and quiet place with many trees where you can park.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Had an unpowered campsite for a night and loved this place.
Quiet, off the road with open grassy areas for tents.
Facilities were clean and well above expectation for price point -- kitchen with fridge, kettle and stove; $2 washing machine and showers. (Two things you might want to note is showers are on a 5min timer, but they're hot with lovely water pressure. Second, the hot water in the kitchen has a 5-step, ten minute warmup process. We just boiled the kettle). Opportunity for a campfire as well.
At $12.50pp we though this was a steal and would have loved to stayed longer if we weren't flying out.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Big space with lots of green.
Not many people and the kitchen and toilet are clean. Love this place!
Reviewed over 6 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
Really nice and quiet campsite!
Big area under trees with camping tables and lots of fire places and also some BBQs. Facilities are clean and tidy, and for that price really good!
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
Customer