Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
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The Kidds Bush Reserve Camping Ground is super busy during the holidays an awesome spot with plenty of space to join on in with the locals.
Its away from the main road so it feels like you are in quite an isolated spot. The campsite is alongside the lake in a large grassy area, with lots of shade from beech trees. Walking track nearby. This place gets extremely cold in the winter, so cold that the water pipes all freeze up! Well out of the sandfly zone - wicked.
There is a shelter and a boat ramp here.
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Anne
Ranking: 9/10
Absoulety gorgeous! Quiet but only problem was that I was being eaten alive! Definitely coming back when I return to NZ
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Jonathan
Ranking: 10/10
A beautiful and peaceful place. Off the main road. Maintained with care and love. The cleanest wc you can think of. Can be a bit windy but that means no sandflyes...Ideal place
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Lauren
Ranking: 9/10
Beautiful lakeside location! The scenery made it.
Sam
Ranking: 7/10
Must be nice during off-season. But superbusy now. We were one of the last vehicles they let in.
LOTS OF SANDFLYS!!!
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Connor
Ranking: 10/10
Lovely, quiet campsite next to the lake. Was nice and tidy, with a friendly DOC ranger.
Maka
Ranking: 10/10
Awesome and discreet location. Clean toilets and pristine lake. Kids loved swimming in the lake. Highly recommend just have insect repellent on hand for sand flies.
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Raphaele
Ranking: 10/10
Simply the best, best, BEST! Feels like the middle of nowhere, right next to the lake, a perfect place to unwind and relax. Great views all around and plenty of space (we were there on a Sunday in December along with only a handful of other campers). Clean flush toilets that looked pretty new. Sheltered sink to do the dishes. Campsites like this one are what made us fall in love with NZ.
Thijs
Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful spot and clean
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