It has public toilets and running water only. No power points are available at the moment. There is a good playground and tree hut, also a built-in BBQ. There are plans to build a shower block in the near future.
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Waihora Park Reserve Camping Ground
zoomThe Waihora Park Domain is a very peaceful setting in Motukarara, near Banks Penisula on the way out to Akaroa. T It has public toilets and running water only. No power points, showers or kitchen are available. There is a good playground and plenty of room, also 2 built-in free gas BBQs. No bookings are required, and payment is either by cash or internet banking at a self-help kiosk near the entrance.
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Organisation |
Waihora Park Domain Camping GroundCommercial organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch |
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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. $10 per night per van or tent |
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. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. Picnicking and day visitors are free, casual camping costs $10/site per night |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite. |
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. Large park surrounded by trees |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. |
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. Plenty of room |
Powered Sites |
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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. Built-in free gas BBQ available |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Please be aware that after rain the grounds may be wet and soft and camping sites limited. Always check the ground before leaving the access road. |
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. Well-behaved dogs are welcome |
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. The area now has good cellphone service |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. No fires are permitted without written permission from the board and local authorities (incl DOC) |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
Barbecues |
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BBQ FacilityWhat BBQ facilities are provided? Shared Barbecue Shared BBQs are available The are BBQ facilities provided with the accommodation and they are shared with other guests. |
Rubbish Disposal |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (small bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of small bags of household rubbish. Rubbish disposal is for campers and day visitors only Mixed Recycling (plastic, cans, glass) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable household items. Generally this includes small plastic, glass and metal items. Recycling facilities are for campers and day visitors only Paper Recycling (paper, card) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable paper and cardboard items. Recycling facilities are for campers and day visitors onlyl |
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Cell Phone ServiceWhat level of cell phone service is available at the location? Excellent cell service There is good cell phone service at the location. You can make calls and get a fast data connection on a mobile phone. |
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Good BBQ facilities
✓ Spacious and quiet
✓ Great for kids
✓ Affordable rates
𐄂 Rude caretaker
𐄂 No showers
Great quiet place to camp for a couple nights.
Worst experience ever.
Gorgeous spot!
Nice quiet, clean campsite.
Nice spot, very spacious!
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10/10 | 17 |
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9/10 | 4 |
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14% |
8/10 | 5 |
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7/10 | 0 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 1 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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0.5/5
Worst experience ever.
Caretaker is a rude obnoxious bully and spouts about people adhering to the rules but chooses who the rules will apply to. Totally unfair to treat people differently and get abusive when he is challenged. This guy would be quite at home in the Nazi regime. Total lack of respect and the worst person I have ever encountered on my travels. Needs to get some therapy and stop taking his sad life on those trying to enjoy their camping.
Reviewed 3 months ago
5.0/5
What more do you want, especially if you are self contained.
*Good clean toilets with running water, loo paper and hand soap.*Rubbish disposal*Potable water* Even a BBQ.
Spacious with birdsong. A great clean site. Thank you
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.5/5
Great place to stay especially with kids, 2 gas BBQ Hotplates, flushing toilets with soap and handtowels, modern playground lots of space and tree shelter.
Bargain at $10 a night per site
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
This was our first night after getting the campervan.
It is a very nice big and quiet grass campsite. There are enough toilets, which get cleaned daily. It was a good spot to get to know the camper :-)
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
Nice quiet, clean campsite.
Toilets, bins, BBQ and playground.
$10 per night per vehicle.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Great quiet place to camp for a couple nights.
We stayed in July.
There are no powered sites available.
Good tasting clean drinking water available. Basic ablutions, but sufficient. No showers.
Plenty of room to throw ball for the dog.
There’s a picnic table and a bbq but as it was raining the whole time, we didn’t use it. Looks in good order.
Honesty box system for paying camp fees.
All in all, exactly what we were after. YMMV.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
A very thoughtful community run campsite.
Instructions are friendly and clear and although the amenities are basic, they are certainly good enough for this peaceful, flat spot. The plant nursery gardens are worth a look.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.0/5
Lovely open area surrounded by tree's.
Toilets are clean and tidy, drinking water and tank filling onsite. No shower's
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.0/5
Lovely open space with benches, recycling facilities and bins, clean toilet block (if slightly rough around the edges), and good shelter from the wind!
Absolute bargain at $10 per vehicle, a great place to stop on the beautiful Banks Peninsula.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Awesome campsite- clean toilets with paper and sanitiser .
$10/ vehicle ! Awesome
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
Stunning campsite with a nice children's play ground.
Facilities are very basic but clean. No showers yet. Worthwhile for $10/night. Bring cash for the honesty box.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
0.5/5
Worst experience ever.
Caretaker is a rude obnoxious bully and spouts about people adhering to the rules but chooses who the rules will apply to. Totally unfair to treat people differently and get abusive when he is challenged. This guy would be quite at home in the Nazi regime. Total lack of respect and the worst person I have ever encountered on my travels. Needs to get some therapy and stop taking his sad life on those trying to enjoy their camping.
Reviewed 3 months ago
5.0/5
What more do you want, especially if you are self contained.
*Good clean toilets with running water, loo paper and hand soap.*Rubbish disposal*Potable water* Even a BBQ.
Spacious with birdsong. A great clean site. Thank you
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.5/5
Great place to stay especially with kids, 2 gas BBQ Hotplates, flushing toilets with soap and handtowels, modern playground lots of space and tree shelter.
Bargain at $10 a night per site
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
This was our first night after getting the campervan.
It is a very nice big and quiet grass campsite. There are enough toilets, which get cleaned daily. It was a good spot to get to know the camper :-)
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
Nice quiet, clean campsite.
Toilets, bins, BBQ and playground.
$10 per night per vehicle.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Great quiet place to camp for a couple nights.
We stayed in July.
There are no powered sites available.
Good tasting clean drinking water available. Basic ablutions, but sufficient. No showers.
Plenty of room to throw ball for the dog.
There’s a picnic table and a bbq but as it was raining the whole time, we didn’t use it. Looks in good order.
Honesty box system for paying camp fees.
All in all, exactly what we were after. YMMV.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
A very thoughtful community run campsite.
Instructions are friendly and clear and although the amenities are basic, they are certainly good enough for this peaceful, flat spot. The plant nursery gardens are worth a look.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.0/5
Lovely open area surrounded by tree's.
Toilets are clean and tidy, drinking water and tank filling onsite. No shower's
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.0/5
Lovely open space with benches, recycling facilities and bins, clean toilet block (if slightly rough around the edges), and good shelter from the wind!
Absolute bargain at $10 per vehicle, a great place to stop on the beautiful Banks Peninsula.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Awesome campsite- clean toilets with paper and sanitiser .
$10/ vehicle ! Awesome
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
Stunning campsite with a nice children's play ground.
Facilities are very basic but clean. No showers yet. Worthwhile for $10/night. Bring cash for the honesty box.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
5.0/5
Very spacious community owned site.
Flat and well drained there's heaps of space for all manner of running about and games. There's a nice children's playground in one corner. It has an adequate toilet and a couple of water taps but that's it. No mobile data could be had. Only $10 per night paid into an honesty box.
Why would you? It's a handy stopover between Banks Peninsula and Christchurch; quiet, roomy and relaxing; no commercial distractions nearby; only $10 per night.
Why wouldn't you? None of the facilities you'd expect on a commercial site. No data and no shops nearby.
Mark-downs? At $10 per night it would hardly be fair to complain.
Return? Yes I would return.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
5.0/5
Great place to stay.
Heaps of space to camp, toilets old but clean. Free gas bbqs, seating and a great play ground for the kids. Will be staying there again. Life boat has been fenced off.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
5.0/5
Loved this campsite - it is cheap and cheerful with good clean bathroom facilities for an evening or two there.
There is not much else in the areaso be prepared to stay on site and bring your own food/water! Plenty of options to set up under - shade, sun, away from wind etc. An easy drive to Christchurch, Akaroa or anywhere south
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
5.0/5
Gorgeous spot!
Huge space for games and the gardens are fun to explore. We made the mistake of staying the night before a racing meet so sunday morning was alive and kicking with the sounds of horseraces but to be fair the kids loved that! Toilets are exceptionally clean, drinking water, free bbq and rubbish bins!! All for $10 a site!! The playground is great entertainment for the kids but the treehut is condemned unfortunatelyi Definitely recommend
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
The bbq doesn’t works, the shower aren’t built for now, but it’s 10$/camp.
Nice site, many place, toilets ok with paper, nice nursery next, on tyr main road and easy to found.
Did the job
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.0/5
Excellent wide open and green spot with various spaces with trees for cover.
Really pleasant ambiance, with flush toilets - old but well maintained.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
5.0/5
Great spot to spend the night, lots of space and clean facility, highly recommend this great spot between Christchurch and Akaroa.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
5.0/5
Fantastic spot to spend the night.
Lovely secluded area that seems to be well maintained. Lots of space! Big open field, there is also a corner that has trees and shrubs that gives you more privacy and freedom camping feel if that's what you're after. Very clean toilets. Also a play area that kids would love, which also has a very cute tree house! Worth the $10 if you're looking for a nice peaceful spot for the night.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
5.0/5
Great spot!
Clean, good flushing toilets. Heaps of room for privacy.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
Great camping ground...
plenty of space so you're not on top of one another!
Free BBQ available... bring your own cleaning equipment though, as the stuff provided hasn't been replaced in a while!
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
I cycled over Dyers Pass and Summit Road and this campsite was perfect to stay at before cycling onward, nice soft ground to put tent pegs into and nothing to complain about.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
4.5/5
Very nice toilet block with four clean toilets for the women, a fountain and soap.
For the men one toilet and outdated/dirty urinal. Lights at night. It's a very big area of grass, so you can pick a private place if you want to. We stayed at the lovely play ground, our kids loved it! The distance between the toilet block and play ground is a little bit big, but it was our own choice to stay there. There is some noise of traffic. The distance to Christchurch is half an hour, so a great place to visit Christchurch or on your way to the peninsula. The place is very cheap and I will recommend this place to everybody.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
5.0/5
Lovely welcome by Grounds Lady who was mowing lawns but took time to stop while we approached in van and waited for us to drive past and gave big smile and wave.
Beautiful clean toilets well stocked and smell very nice loved going to that building at night with lights. Grounds Lady spoke to us as she walked past said hope we enjoy our stay and asked if we had questions. We were invited to feel free to use a BBQ positioned down by the Playground free for visitors to the Waihora Domain we enjoyed cooking on it lovely change from small gas camp cooker - very big BBQ. Lovely clipped lawns lovely lady, lovely site. Hearing the water sprinkler in garden was soothing we loved it Ground Lady said she will turn off to stop risk to dampness to van but we said no we love it. We will be back $10 a night for lovely grounds really good look forward to shower units many campers stay long time then.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in November 2015