Black Hole, Waihao Downs

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This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. You can park for up to two nights close to the Waihao River Walkway just along Mt Harris road off SH82. For more information cruise on into the Waimate Information Centre.

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Organisation

Waimate District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Timaru

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-44.796850843175

170.953409576416

Latitude
-44.796850843175
Longitude
170.953409576416

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Maximum Stay Duration	2 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is 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.	Booking Required Is 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	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.

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Reviews

✓ Clean toilet facilities

✓ Quiet and peaceful spot

✓ Plenty of room

✓ Lovely surroundings

✓ Great for freedom camping

𐄂 No phone signal

𐄂 Road is a bit rocky

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3.0/5

Toilet was immaculate - brand new, and saw someone checking it in the morning despite being spotless.
Really peaceful & lots of room - road down a little rocky but opens up to flat grass.

Phone signal: no

Sandflies: no (but lots of other flies)

Reviewed 9 months ago

Katie
5.0/5

It is a hidden gem.
Not popular in the surroundings, barely see any tourists or people, when we arrived even on the holiday season, there’s no one but only us. A very clean long drop toilet, we saw a person come and clean it in the morning. Quiet and away from the road, so we had a good night here.

Reviewed 11 months ago

Chc
4.0/5

We stayed here 1 night, quiet , pleasant, lovely surroundings, toilet clean.
Lovely spot for freedom camping 😀

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Heath
0.5/5

Scary place to get to.
Super out of the way. Overgrown toilets. No swimming due to heavy pollution (ecoli). Steep dirt access road. DO NOT VISIT.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Flying Kiwi