Amanda
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Oxford ▷
Wooded Gully Campsite
2.5/5
Filthy facilities, of the 4 available toilets there was no toilet paper in one and another had been blocked then flooded with feces covered underwear and someone used a stick to unblock it leaving a trail
of feces and toilet paper across the toilet and floor which remained in place for the entirety of our stay. The campsite rules are not enforced with at least 1/2 the occupied campsites having dogs with them and only 1 was ever on lead with the rest roaming freely. In one case 2 off lead dogs had an altercation.
Scenery is very beautiful and includes views of the plains and riverside campsites. the walking track is well maintained by DOC but littered with dog poo throughout.
Be prepared for a huge amount of sandflies, especially near the river.
This would be an amazing and peaceful campsite if the facilities were better maintained during peak times and the users respected the environment.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Rangiora ▷
Rangiora Leigh Camp & Holiday Park
5.0/5
Great campground.
Friendly owners who were very helpful. The older building is very old and looks tired but is kept to a very high standard of cleanliness. The old building kitchen has very clean and quite new appliances. There is an option for using newer facilities also but aside from looking generally nicer they were kept to the exact same standard as the older facilities. Huge lounge space with pool table, extensive library & TV. Quiet campsite with an option for everyone. Highly recommend to others.