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Lots on offer here, straight roads make for easy driving but a zig zag approach is rewarded. Good place to get lost in. Watch out for local one eyed rugby fanatics.

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Forks Hotel

Waihao - Overnight Campervan Parking

The Waimate District Council allows freedom campers in self-contained vehicles to park here for a maximum of two nights, in the carpark of the...

High country space

Lake Camp

Overnight Campervan Parking

Lake Camp is situated in a wide tussock covered mountain valley surrounded by high, generally snow covered, mountain peaks at the headwaters of...

The Waihi Gorge Camping Ground is a huge grassy area with lots of rocky outcrops creating a terraced area with a stream running through the middle...

Lake Tennyson serenity

If you are keen to stay in the middle of isolation, Lake Tennyson will be your calling. A beautiful spot for walks, fishing, swimming and relaxing...

Peel Forest, one of the many walkways

Peel Forest Campground

Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve

The Peel Forest Camping Ground is a large campsite and bookings are required over the mid summer months. There are also several powered sites...

Waitohi Scenic Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

Unavailable from mid April to early Spring for Forestry Operations.

Powered Sites

Nestled at the foot of the rugged Southern Alps, Geraldine is the perfect place for a break …

Cust Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

Freedom campers are asked to assist by: - removing all rubbish, solid or liquid waste from the camping site when leaving - disposing of rubbish...

Chill out and watch the action...

The Waikari Reserve Camping Ground is administered by the Waikari Reserves Committee and it is cool! It is found just on Princes Street, Waikari...

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The Pioneer Park Camping Ground is situated in a large open, sunny grassy area surrounded by trees. You can tuck into the trees if you need more...

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Black Hole, Waihao Downs

Overnight Campervan Parking

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...

O'Neills Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Timaru District Council designated freedom camping spot. Please respect the freedom camping etiquette and leave things how you find...

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What a view!!! This place really takes the cake. This campsite is run by the Rakaia Gorge Society and is frequented by the more mature crowd who...

This place is very popular with climbers who hang out at Castle Hill. You can camp in a bunch of nooks and crannies. There are spots next to the...

Tiny

Waihao Box, Willowbridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

Park up close to the coast and watch the sun rise. The Waimate District Council has OK-ed this area for the use of self-contained campers for...

Heaps of sites

The Balmoral Recreation Reserve Camping Ground is administered by the Balmoral Recreation Area Charitable Trust and is located along Culverden...