Hakatere Camping Reserve

Hakatere Camping Reserve

13 Rankers Reviews

2 Face-to-Face

4 Ashburton

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Hakatere Camping Reserve

The camping area at Hakatere is located at 1226 River Road, opposite the mailboxes for the Lower Hakatere Hut Holders Association.

This campground is unattended and works on a first in, first served basis. No bookings are taken for this Campground.

Only public toilets are provided at this site.

Fees are displayed on site.

Campground Fees are payable either by bank transfer or paying in person at Councils Administration Building.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Ashburton District Council

Council organisation

Location

South IslandCanterburyAshburton

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

This campground is unattended and works on a first in, first served basis. No bookings are taken for this Campground.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.0508696601265

171.807215176159

Latitude
-44.0508696601265
Longitude
171.807215176159

Nearby

Reviews

    ✓ Friendly host

    ✓ Quiet location

    ✓ Affordable price

    ✓ Clean facilities

    ✓ Good water supply

    𐄂 Basic amenities

    𐄂 No beach access

    • This was a beautiful spot to stop.
    • $5 an adult.
    • Nice stay.
    • Quite a basic site but does the trick.
    • Not free!
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 4
    31%
    9/10 4
    31%
    8/10 2
    15%
    7/10 0
    0%
    6/10 0
    0%
    5/10 1
    8%
    4/10 1
    8%
    3/10 1
    8%
    2/10 0
    0%
    1/10 0
    0%
  • 4.5/5

    Nice spot to begin our 2 weeks in NZ via campervan.

    Host was really friendly, views were nice, quiet at night and facilities available (sink, potable water, flush toilets)

    Also one of the cheaper spots we came across.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Pleasant stop with good supply of fresh water and clean toilet block.

    No beach access from what I can see. Very cheerful camp custodian. Would recommend this quiet stop over and reasonable at $5 each a night

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Quite a basic site but does the trick.

    Caretaker came by around 7pm to collect the $5 and was very nice. I was the only person there so was a bit uncomfortable at first, but the caretaker reassured me the locals keep an eye on anyone coming and going in the night.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    A nice and quiet place, with nice views of the river, sea and mountain.

    Birds sanctuary not to be missed.

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Nice stay.

    5$ per person per night or 20$ for one week! Flushing and very clean toilets available. Only downside is that they are not lockable.

    Sunrise must be stunning there! (unfortunately was cloudy that day)

    Caretaker explained about 4 different security cameras along the roads what made me feel very safe.

    There is a lady right next to the campsite selling jewelry for a charity. Worth checking out as each necklace only costs 5$ and supports people with their recovery.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    This was a beautiful spot to stop.

    Only $5 per person. Flush toilets with hand basin and soap. The caretaker was very friendly and happy to stop and chat. It was easy to find and there are two options to camp in, one down the bottom and one up the top along from the caretakers place. A quiet place where you go to sleep with the crashing of the waves.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    $5 an adult.

    Kids free. Peace and quiet, great spot.

    Toiles and water available

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 1.5/5

    The other reviews seem to be old as there couldn’t be found any caretaker.

    A lot of signs lead to the caretakers house which was uninhabited. The view from the place was great but the surrounding seemed were not giving a feeling of security. The toilets are public. Wouldn’t use this lonely place if you are a bit afraid.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely campground next to the sea and toilets are well maintained.

    There is an upper and lower level where you can park. The caretaker is very friendly and we paid $5 too.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Clean toilets, herb garden, lovely view of the beach.

    $5 NZ for two people.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Not free and actually costs $5 a car, although still a bargain!

    Toilets are really clean and well maintained and the caretaker is super friendly.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.5/5

    Nice spot to begin our 2 weeks in NZ via campervan.

    Host was really friendly, views were nice, quiet at night and facilities available (sink, potable water, flush toilets)

    Also one of the cheaper spots we came across.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Pleasant stop with good supply of fresh water and clean toilet block.

    No beach access from what I can see. Very cheerful camp custodian. Would recommend this quiet stop over and reasonable at $5 each a night

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Quite a basic site but does the trick.

    Caretaker came by around 7pm to collect the $5 and was very nice. I was the only person there so was a bit uncomfortable at first, but the caretaker reassured me the locals keep an eye on anyone coming and going in the night.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    A nice and quiet place, with nice views of the river, sea and mountain.

    Birds sanctuary not to be missed.

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Nice stay.

    5$ per person per night or 20$ for one week! Flushing and very clean toilets available. Only downside is that they are not lockable.

    Sunrise must be stunning there! (unfortunately was cloudy that day)

    Caretaker explained about 4 different security cameras along the roads what made me feel very safe.

    There is a lady right next to the campsite selling jewelry for a charity. Worth checking out as each necklace only costs 5$ and supports people with their recovery.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    This was a beautiful spot to stop.

    Only $5 per person. Flush toilets with hand basin and soap. The caretaker was very friendly and happy to stop and chat. It was easy to find and there are two options to camp in, one down the bottom and one up the top along from the caretakers place. A quiet place where you go to sleep with the crashing of the waves.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    $5 an adult.

    Kids free. Peace and quiet, great spot.

    Toiles and water available

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 1.5/5

    The other reviews seem to be old as there couldn’t be found any caretaker.

    A lot of signs lead to the caretakers house which was uninhabited. The view from the place was great but the surrounding seemed were not giving a feeling of security. The toilets are public. Wouldn’t use this lonely place if you are a bit afraid.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 2.5/5

    Cheap price, worth the cost you pay with clean toilets.

    Beach was not exciting, it was hard to assess and was polluted with car ties.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely campground next to the sea and toilets are well maintained.

    There is an upper and lower level where you can park. The caretaker is very friendly and we paid $5 too.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Not free and actually costs $5 a car, although still a bargain!

    Toilets are really clean and well maintained and the caretaker is super friendly.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 5.0/5

    Clean toilets, herb garden, lovely view of the beach.

    $5 NZ for two people.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 2.0/5

    Not free!

    It costs 5$, to be paid at the orange house. Information about fee well hidden at the toilets wall. Toilets can't be closed. Campground is near to the sea.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago