Canterbury

South Island

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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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.

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...

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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...

Orari Gorge

A cute campsite nestled in amongst native bush outcrops - cool cabbage trees! There are some great walks to do through the forest along the old...

Winchester Bridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Timaru District Council designated self-contained freedom camping spot - you can stay here for up to 14 days. Please respect the freedom...

This is a Timaru District Council designated freedom camping spot for stays up to 30 days. Fires are prohibited as there is a forest nearby. Gas...

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...