Weirs Beach Recreation Reserve

Haldane - freedom camping area

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Freedom camping at Weirs Beach in the Catlins, Southland

Freedom camping is allowed for up to 28 days at Weirs Beach Recreation Reserve in Haldane, Southland.
The Southland District Council ask that campers please use the toilet facilities provided, restrict noise between 8am and 8pm, dispose of rubbish in an appropriate manner and leave their campsite tidy.
Get amongst the remote southern reaches of NZ's Catlins coast. Good as gold!

This is a council designated campsite. Follow the signs to Slope Point (New Zealands most southern point), turn off onto Weir Road and drive to the estury. A great view.

http://www.southlanddc.govt.nz/my-southland/freedom-camping/

Lots of space.

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Is 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	5 nights How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite. No more than 28 nights per calendar year	How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite. No more than 28 nights per calendar year
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes From a tank, boil before drinking	Is there fresh water available? Yes From a tank, boil before drinking
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.	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.
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes	Can vehicles drive in? Yes
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only

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Tracey Tyson

Ranking: 8/10

Nice place good shade and lots of room. Not so good after lots of rain.

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Josephine Ayvadian

Ranking: 5/10

Small one... don't have access to the beach, toilets are clean, it's very small and there were already 5 vans.

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Tatiana Rochereau

Ranking: 7/10

Campsite is a little bit retired from the main road but nice. Big large grassy area with trees and inlet behind. Super cool for a walkway. Protect and respect nature!

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Emily Garside

Ranking: 6/10

Went in February, so full of vans it's hard to think.

Andreas Astrom

Ranking: 8/10

Landed quite late on a rainy day. Wind picked up during the night but the surrounding trees offered shelter from the worst gusts. The toilet gave a rough impression from the outside but turned out to be really nice and tidy! The grass area was hard and firm and we had no problems going back out to the road with the 3500 kg motorhome on the soaking wet grass.

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Kimberley Garrod

Ranking: 10/10

Camping in large field area surrounded by large trees. Beautiful tidy estuary unspoilt which can be crossed at low tide to get to large sandy beach do not miss the crossing back otherwise long walk or swim back. You will need to wade a little to get across to the beach. If you go pass the entrance to the campsite there is space for two or three pitches or vans with amazing views as main camp site has limited or no views sneaky area around the corner makes this site wow if you can get this pitch, it feels like you have your own little island all to yourself lovely spot. Toilet X1 and fresh water available at this site however take rubbish with you. This site is also free. Good gravel road to site. 10/10 as we got a spot with amazing views here. Very few bugs here to nibble on you nothing really to worry about but worth carrying repellant just in case.

mcp hm

United States

Ranking: 7/10

quiet, no one bothered us, lovely view. free!

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Kadyan

France

Ranking: 10/10

Very good, quiet, near the beach.
We were alone on this big camping area. Toilet were clean.

Loic

France

Ranking: 8/10

Good site, quiet.

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