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11 Springfield
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Self-contained vehicles are welcome
No more than 2 consecutive nights
No fires
Please support the Otira Hotel as the managers/owners have been very helpful in getting this free site up and running!
Campers are welcome to use the designated area set aside, the camping area is a large gravel area between the Hotel and the Art Gallery.
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Organisation |
Westland District CouncilLocal government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Springfield |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available. |
Nice spot.
Perfect place for campvan.
Lovely spot and lovely owners.
This place no longer caters to campers.
Excellent spot.
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Reviewed 11 months ago
1/10
This place no longer caters to campers.
After enquiring about spending the night in my self-contained campervan the owner reponded with a vehement "No."
He then proceeded to tell me: "It's $20 to park here but there's no toilets." He then turned to his friend and chuckled saying "that usually gets rid of most people."
I was a little surprised so asked to confirm "You said no toilets?"
He replied with: "They're locked and it's not free, and never will be again."
Throughout the exchange he wouldn't even look me in the eye. It was a strange experience for me and the first time I've encountered that as a tourist in New Zealand.
I don't understand the high ratings for this place because I sensed borderline hostility towards campers.
I'm posting this to save others the inconvenience, especially if they arrive late in the day. Thankfully, in my case, there was enough daylight left to make it to the west coast and stay in a decent Holiday Park.
Will S
Reviewed over 1 year ago
10/10
Perfect place for campvan.
Hotel 20 meters away. It has a very unique restaurant with delicious food and friendly staff. The bar like a mini museum. It also has playground and kids zoo. My children have lots of fun here.
Definitely will back again for short break or stay overnight.
Tao
Reviewed over 1 year ago
10/10
Lovely spot and lovely owners.
Very interesting inside, all kinds of interesting things to look at. Horse and Guine Pigs outside. The quirkiness of this stop is amazing.
Sierra
Reviewed over 1 year ago
10/10
Nice spot.
Can be a bit noisy but this didn't affect us. Woke up with a cute friendly horse by our campervan.
Patricia
Reviewed over 1 year ago
9/10
Excellent spot.
Well looked after plumbed in toilets and rubbish/recycling bins to use, flat gravel car park to fit maybe around 10 vehicles.
The camping area is right next to a small paddock full of a variety of novelty animals like miniature horses, guinea pigs and more.
The hotel/cafe itself is worth checking out even if not planning to stay the night, full of all sorts of quirky antiques and history of the area, apparently rated NZs most interesting cafe it’s like a mini museum.
Staff were very friendly and the hotel had a (very minimal) bar and food etc for sale at the cafe.
Trucks were a little noisy during the night travelling past but not too bad.
Great stop for the night while travelling either way through Arthur’s Pass.
Michael