Upper Waitohi Freedom Camping, Canterbury, NZ - 2 travel reviews for Upper Waitohi Freedom Camping

Upper Waitohi Freedom Camping

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Unavailable from mid April to early Spring for Forestry Operations.

This is a Timaru District Council designated camping spot for both campers and vehicles with stays up to 14 days. No fires, please use gas cookers for cooking your dinner.

Please respect the freedom camping etiquette and leave things how you find them, or better! Have a goody.

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Email: enquiry@timdc.govt.nz

Phone: 03 6877200

Phone (intl): +64 3 6877200

Geraldine Address:
Galbraith Road

2 reviews with the most recent first

Troels Karlsen

Denmark

Ranking: 10/10

Couldn't find the exact spot, as there are no roads leading to the spot on the Rankers app map, but ended up parking on a small gravel road nearby with sheep fields on both sides of the campervan. Super pretty landscape, awesome nighttime star view, and best of all: super quiet and no cars coming by during the entire night. No toilets or any facilities though.

Reviewed 11 months ago

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Timaru District

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

***UPDATE FROM TIMARU DISTRICT COUNCIL**
This campsite will be closed from mid April to allow forestry harvesting operations. It will reopen later in the Spring to allow time for ground repairs / oversowing etc to take place.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago and experienced in January 2017

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Troels Karlsen

Denmark

Ranking: 10/10

Couldn't find the exact spot, as there are no roads leading to the spot on the Rankers app map, but ended up parking on a small gravel road nearby with sheep fields on both sides of the campervan. Super pretty landscape, awesome nighttime star view, and best of all: super quiet and no cars coming by during the entire night. No toilets or any facilities though.

Reviewed 11 months ago

Conservation Campsite Pass

Save up to 70% on campsite fees! Support conservation and experience the natural beauty of NZ. 74 Department of Conservation campsites, one convenient pass.

Get the Pass

Timaru District

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

***UPDATE FROM TIMARU DISTRICT COUNCIL**
This campsite will be closed from mid April to allow forestry harvesting operations. It will reopen later in the Spring to allow time for ground repairs / oversowing etc to take place.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago and experienced in January 2017

Canterbury ▷ Geraldine

Feature	Value	Info
Campsite Managing Organisation	Local Council What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (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 Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
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	2 nights How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.	How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes	Is there fresh water available? Yes
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes Access is available when ground conditions are suitable.	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes Access is available when ground conditions are suitable.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Gas barbeques only	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Gas barbeques only
WiFi Internet	No WiFi What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
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.
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 stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No
Powered Sites	Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Does this establishment have powered sites? No
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
Maximum Sites Available	11 to 15 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.
Shower	No shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.

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