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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Whites Bay Campsite
5.0/5
Excellent camping spot - quite sheltered from the passing cyclone.
Hot showers too! Pleasant camping in the bush with minimal sandflies and a few cheeky Weka. Check out the glow worms!
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs ▷
Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground
4.0/5
Great wee spot not far from Hamner Springs and a good swimming hole in the Hurunui River, 5 minutes walk from campground.
Fire pits for when there's not a fire ban, too.
Bring your own loo paper as there's none to be had here. Also, if you're not a fan of raid noise, drive further into the camping area. Lots of shade and very few insects.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Darfield ▷
Whitecliffs Domain
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.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
Timber Yard Point Lakeside Domain Camping Area
5.0/5
What a gem.
Peaceful, plenty of room (mid October) and only two mosquitoes (I squashed them both so you should be right for your visit).
Loads of birdlife and snow-capped mountain views.
Would recommend bringing a tap key if you want water.
Nearby famers market in Lincoln (Saturday morning) worth a visit to stock upon supplies.
Choice.