Canterbury

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Canterbury

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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Andrews Shelter

Camp on private flats along the river, or tuck in closer to the actual shelter which is a great place to cook in if the weather turns nasty. Amazing...

A huge grassy area with amazing views over the Canterbury Plains. You can also camp in smaller private areas next to the stream. This is a terraced...

Mt Nimrod Camping Ground

The Mt Nimrod Camping Ground is a quiet campsite southwest of Timaru on the edge of the Hunter Hills Conservation Area. There are picnic and recycling...

Motunau Beach Camping Ground along Lyndsay Terrace is administered by the Motunau Beach Ratepayers Association. It's a simple campsite with limited...

Freedom camping prohibited at weekends (7pm Fridays – 7pm Sundays) between 1 October and 1 May. At other times, freedom camping is allowed...

This is a back country camping ground on the edge of Lake Clearwater, adjacent to the hut sites. A basic reserve area where overnight camping...

Drop in, bring the family. Your Christchurch break is easy!

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Welcome to Christchurch's closest Holiday Park to Christchurch International Airport!

The shelter

A bit of a funny one....Its quite tight for camping spots here, but there is plenty of space for parking and staying in your car. There is a huge...

Just 45 minutes from Christchurch. The camp is surrounded by natural bush and natives and sits beside a fantastic swimming river.

Certified self-contained campervans can stay for up to two nights in any 30 day period in the signposted freedom camping area. Camping is now...

Boyle Campsite

Lake Sumner Forest Park

Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of...

Certified self-contained camping vehicles only. Must move to a new location after two nights. Max stay of four nights in any 30 days in the City...

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Arundel Bridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Timaru District Council designated overnight camping spot for self-contained people only. Right on the edge of the river just off the...

We have some of the most beautiful camping sites in the country and invite all visitors and locals to camp responsibly and enjoy the best of...