Gemma
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Methven ▷
4.5/5
Lovely site next to the lake with a view over rolling mountains and clean long drop toilets.
We were there at Easter weekend, and though there were a few family groups there it was fairly peaceful and trees broke up the areas quite well. Be prepared for dirt bike and waterskiing noise, but it was quiet in the evening. We almost spent a second night here it was so nice.
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
3.5/5
Nice campsite by the lake, large and quiet with clean flushing loos.
Mostly grassy so could get a bit boggy in the rain but was dry when we were there. Close to Christchurch if you have a flight the next day or have just flown in.