The camping ground is seasonal and operates between 1 Oct and 30 Apr.
Adult |
$4/night |
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Child |
$2/night |
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Organisation |
Selwyn District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Darfield |
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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. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
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. |
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. Dogs permitted, but must be on a leash. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Free or low cost
✓ Clean and spacious toilets
✓ Beautiful scenery with trees
✓ Quiet and peaceful
✓ Dog-friendly
𐄂 No phone signal on site
𐄂 High exposure to toxic algae
Great campsite in an awesome area.
There has been an update to the domain recently.
Nice camping spot next to the river.
Caution /!\ Close April to October
There was no charge to stay there.
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10/10 | 6 |
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40% |
9/10 | 3 |
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20% |
8/10 | 4 |
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27% |
7/10 | 0 |
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6/10 | 1 |
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7% |
5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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7% |
5.0/5
IT’S FREE!
10/10 big open space with huge toilets, washing up sink & even a cute swing. Right by the river through some tall grass which is a blessing because you feel sheltered from the campers as you’re by it.
No phone signal but left and drove up to the picnic area by the junction & got signal there (also stunning spot under the old bridge)
Reviewed 9 months ago
4.5/5
Great little spot by the stream.
It has toilets, BBQ and water. Nice little tree swing as well. There are picnic tables scattered around the area as well. Beautiful well established trees to sit under and enjoy the peace. Dogs are welcome and ours enjoyed a splash in the stream before we left. Will definitely be back to camp before it closes for winter.
Reviewed 9 months ago
4.0/5
Great spot, nice and quiet, plenty of shade under the trees on hot days, very clean toilets, nice river but not a huge swimming hole
Reviewed 9 months ago
5.0/5
It's gold coin donation place.
Very well maintained, quiet spot. New clean toilets.
Good selection of sunny and shaded sites.
Definitely would recommend.
High exposure to toxic algae in the river at the time we visited in Jan.
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.5/5
Beside a river open, tree lined places to park/camp.
Whitcliffs is like an English country village. The domain is peaceful and welll kept. Toilets are clean. Sinks and water provided. Picnic tables, bbq available.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
There was no charge to stay there.
The site was near a stream with trees and had good toilet facilities.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.0/5
There has been an update to the domain recently.
The Selwyn council maintains the camp.
Note it is now free !
But with stricter conditions note the signage at the entrance. No dogs, no horses, no fires, no motor bikes or mountain bikes and no smoking.
A nice river and good cover from the wind. Sicon maintain the toilet block and Selwyn council regularly patrols so pretty safe.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Douche: no.
Price: free
Location: it’s okay, you’re standing in a little fore
Insects: no
Wc’s: very good, clean long drop toilet
It's okay for one night. You don't have service for mobile so it's very peaceful
Reviewed over 4 years ago
5.0/5
What a lovely spot, nice and peaceful with plenty of space for motorhomes and tents.
The toilets are super clean and there is a sink outside as well.
The river algae is high at the moment so be careful in the river with dogs
Reviewed over 4 years ago
4.5/5
Nice camping spot next to the river.
Has some nice flat and shaded places for a tent
Clean toilet block. Had a great stay
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
IT’S FREE!
10/10 big open space with huge toilets, washing up sink & even a cute swing. Right by the river through some tall grass which is a blessing because you feel sheltered from the campers as you’re by it.
No phone signal but left and drove up to the picnic area by the junction & got signal there (also stunning spot under the old bridge)
Reviewed 9 months ago
4.5/5
Great little spot by the stream.
It has toilets, BBQ and water. Nice little tree swing as well. There are picnic tables scattered around the area as well. Beautiful well established trees to sit under and enjoy the peace. Dogs are welcome and ours enjoyed a splash in the stream before we left. Will definitely be back to camp before it closes for winter.
Reviewed 9 months ago
4.0/5
Great spot, nice and quiet, plenty of shade under the trees on hot days, very clean toilets, nice river but not a huge swimming hole
Reviewed 9 months ago
5.0/5
It's gold coin donation place.
Very well maintained, quiet spot. New clean toilets.
Good selection of sunny and shaded sites.
Definitely would recommend.
High exposure to toxic algae in the river at the time we visited in Jan.
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.5/5
Beside a river open, tree lined places to park/camp.
Whitcliffs is like an English country village. The domain is peaceful and welll kept. Toilets are clean. Sinks and water provided. Picnic tables, bbq available.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
There was no charge to stay there.
The site was near a stream with trees and had good toilet facilities.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.0/5
There has been an update to the domain recently.
The Selwyn council maintains the camp.
Note it is now free !
But with stricter conditions note the signage at the entrance. No dogs, no horses, no fires, no motor bikes or mountain bikes and no smoking.
A nice river and good cover from the wind. Sicon maintain the toilet block and Selwyn council regularly patrols so pretty safe.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Douche: no.
Price: free
Location: it’s okay, you’re standing in a little fore
Insects: no
Wc’s: very good, clean long drop toilet
It's okay for one night. You don't have service for mobile so it's very peaceful
Reviewed over 4 years ago
5.0/5
What a lovely spot, nice and peaceful with plenty of space for motorhomes and tents.
The toilets are super clean and there is a sink outside as well.
The river algae is high at the moment so be careful in the river with dogs
Reviewed over 4 years ago
4.5/5
Nice camping spot next to the river.
Has some nice flat and shaded places for a tent
Clean toilet block. Had a great stay
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Lush, green campsite right beside the river.
Long weekend and still plenty of room. Brand new toilet block - better than my one at home!
Great spot for kids to be wild - rope swings and 'jungle' to fuel the imagination.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
5.0/5
Cycled here and found it easy to find and I got some unreal pics in the morning of the sun rising through the long grass by the river.
Trees give nice shade too.
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
3.0/5
Awesome place with most of the benefits of the more expensive campground back down the road.
Swimming was great but be aware of algae blooms in peak season as deathly to dogs. Facilities were average and not a lot to do in immediate area so prepare to make your own fun!
Reviewed over 8 years ago