Fabian
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4.5/5
Gore had multiple free camping areas of which one is in Tower Lane, right under the trees.
This location is a bit noisy due to the clock tower.
There are free public restrooms just 150 meters from the parking. No showers.
The city provides free WiFi and it's really good!
Had the place to ourselves. Would stay again on my way to the Catlin's.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Katiki Point Lighthouse Walk
5.0/5
Super nice place!
Saw three penguins and loved every moment of that.
Lots of seals, some chilling in the grass like 5 meters from the path. Keep your distance though.
Easy walk, not too full.
We went at around seven PM.
Note: the area is being closed around 7:30 so don't come too late.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Riverside Haven Lodge & Holiday Park
4.5/5
Used this spot to go see the boulders and the penguin colony.
Nice large grounds, all grass.
Very friendly welcome and no nonsense interaction.
Clean facilities, large kitchen, good WiFi.
Plus: alpacas, sheep and Angus beef to greet the kids and mentally young.
Would stay again.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Makarora ▷
Boundary Creek Campsite
5.0/5
The campsite is located on a small peninsula in lake Wanaka.
It has lots of niches to put your camper in and nice clean toilets. There is a small shelter for cooking.
Be prepared for lots of wind. Good side of that: no Sandflys!
All in all one of my favourite places so far.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Mount / Mt Ruapehu
2.5/5
Not accessable at the moment due to construction work.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Arrowtown ▷
Arrowtown Hampshire Holiday Park
2.5/5
The staff is very friendly but can't compensate the site's shortcomings.
About half the heating spaces in the kitchen area were not working which lead to longer waiting time.
The dryer did less than half of its job so better get two of the tokens. Had to improvise as the office was closed and the clothes were wet.
Also shower experience was suboptimal. Machine was blocked by a coin so I couldn't get hot water.
I think it's better in off season, though.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs ▷
Hanmer Springs Forest Camp
4.5/5
Nice Camp, clean facilities, decent size and friendly staff.
Hot shower included.
Price now 16$ per person.