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McCulloughs Bridge, Waikakahi Valley Road, Arno

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15 Freedom Camping

3 Oamaru

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McCulloughs Bridge, Waikakahi Valley Road, Arno

Freedom campers must have self-contained units (toilet, shower and grey water storage)

The Council asks that all independent overnight campers behave in an acceptable manner while camping in the District.

This includes:

Leaving camp sites in a clean and tidy state

Limiting stays at any one site to a maximum of two nights and this period shall not be exceeded in any calendar month

Disposing of all toilet and wastewater at a Council approved dump point (Victoria Park and Knottingley Park)

Disposing of all other refuse in approved bags and approved locations

Following safe fire practices at all times, including fire bans

Keeping dogs under control at all times

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Waimate District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.8013422840201

170.978528596325

Latitude
-44.8013422840201
Longitude
170.978528596325
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

Free Camping

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • Local Council

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

Local Council

This experience is managed by a local council.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 2 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

2 nights

You may stay up to two nights in a row.

max 2 nights in any calendar month

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

Dump 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.

Victoria Park and Knottingley Park closest Dump station

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is 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

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Dogs

  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed

The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.

Under control at all times

Campfire Rules

  • Fires permitted  (in designated sites)

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires permitted

(in designated sites)

Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place.

Barbecues

BBQ Facility

What BBQ facilities are provided?

No Barbecue

BBQs are not available

The are no BBQ facilities provided with the accommodation.

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Reviews

    • Icon__tickWell-kept and clean

    • Icon__tickBeautiful grassy area

    • Icon__tickPeaceful and safe

    • Icon__tickGreat cell coverage

    • Icon__crossCloser to the road, not very secluded

    • Icon__crossGPS location can be misleading

    4.9 4 Reviews Analysis

  • McCulloughs Bridge free camp on Waikakahi Valley Road is a lovely, well-kept spot with a beautiful grassy area and a very clean drop toilet.

    Lots of new plants have been planted, giving the place a fresh and cared-for feel. The campsite is closer to the road, so we didn’t stay the night and instead drove on to Black Hole free camp, which is more secluded (no cell service). From McCulloughs, you can explore the Waihao River Walkway, which follows a 4WD road and links the two free camps.

    Reviewed 3 months ago

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    Vera

  • Beautiful and clean campground.

    Reviewed 9 months ago

    Sebastiaan Kemperman's avatar

    Sebastiaan Kemperman

  • Awesome, lovely spot.

    Peaceful, beautiful and safe. Surprisingly great coverage for location. Highly recommend.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

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    Lynda

  • As of 7/11/24 the gps pin is south of the actual entrance.

    The entrance is to the north of the pin and is well marked. Great little camping area.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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    Ian