Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

4.5 6 reviews

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Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area

Unpowered Campsite

Up to 28 days per calendar year on the Aparima Bridge Reserve.

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Info

Organisation

Southland District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Invercargill

Categories

Freedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-46.284651691367

168.08341710741

Latitude
-46.284651691367
Longitude
168.08341710741

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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 Camping Site Cost What 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	Only in a vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation 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.	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.
Maximum Stay Duration	5 nights Maximum Stay Duration 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 camping in any one calendar year	Maximum Stay Duration 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 camping in any one calendar year
Water Supply	No water supply Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water.
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
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.	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.
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.	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.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Reviews

Quiet little camping spot next to a river .
Andy

Tent camping is allowed.
Jason Roussel

Close to the road but grassy and comfortable
Ian

4.5 6 Reviews Analysis
Quiet little camping spot next to a river .
1 toilet long drop but cleaned regularly. Just off the main road around the coast route . perfect if you have everything. No water available.

Reviewed 3 months ago

Andy
Close to the road but grassy and comfortable

Reviewed about 1 year ago

Ian
Bit noisy due to being right beside the main road but plenty of bbq tables and places to set up camp.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2021

Alan Mcneil
Nice campsite with lots of space to set up tents.
Unfortunately there was gravel underneath the grass, so very hard to put pegs in. Toilet was okay, but a bit smelly.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2019

Maxime
Directly next to a busy road, long drop toilet was full of mosquitos.
On the plus side there are rubbish bins, picknick areas and firepits.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2018

Karo
Tent camping is allowed.
Contacted the council. Nice spot. Flat ground, grass next to river. But next to a busy road. Camping on both sides of road, sign post points only to east side.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2017

Jason Roussel

Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area

Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

Photos

Accommodation

Thornbury Bridge Picnic Area

Unpowered Campsite

Details

Southland District Council

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Maximum Stay Duration

Maximum Stay Duration

Water Supply

Water Supply

Shower

Shower

Dump Station

Dump Station

Booking Required

Booking Required

Large Vehicle Access

Large Vehicle Access

Dogs

Dogs

Vehicle Access

Vehicle Access

Campfire Rules

Campfire Rules

Toilet

Toilet

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