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Galletly's Road, St Andrews

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14 Timaru

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Galletly's Road, St Andrews

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping spot for self-contained vehicles. This site is just north of St Andrews across the train tracks heading towards the coast. Enjoy the sunrise over the vast South Pacific Ocean - next stop, Antarctica.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Waimate District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Timaru

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.5109830955334

171.206052207947

Latitude
-44.5109830955334
Longitude
171.206052207947
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.

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.

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.

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.

Dogs must be kept under control at all times.

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Reviews

    • Icon__tickFree parking

    • Icon__tickClose to the beach

    • Icon__tickProvided garbage bins

    • Icon__tickTide sounds at night

    • Icon__crossJust a dirt carpark

    • Icon__crossRisk of getting bogged

    • Icon__crossCan hear road noise

    • Nothing screams freedom camping.

      Icon__personJohnboy

    • 4WD beach with space to park for the night.

      Icon__personJono

    • Good spot on the beach.

      Icon__personAndy Crane

    • Premier arrêt pour nous en NZ.

      Icon__personbzh974

    • No complains.

      Icon__personKEIZ

    3.9 11 Reviews Analysis

  • This really is just a dirt carpark but it’s free, close to the beach and has garbage bins.

    We arrived to find a camper van bogged on the beach. Unless you are a 4x4 then it’s best to stay in the car park.

    Reviewed 7 months ago

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    Susan Boyton

  • We didn't park on the beach but in the small parking area.

    The sea was very rough but was pleasant to fall asleep to. Bins provided. It you are a light sleeper you can hear the road and freight trains.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

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    Willow

  • We stand behind the dune to avoid the wind.

    We stand to close to the dunes so we got stuck. Watch out for the sandy soil. It is difficult to see, where it is slippery. Safe bed is on the gravel ground.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    Marie

  • very tidy now, a large area has been opened up for parking/camping

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Paul

  • Nothing screams freedom camping.

    More of a rubbish tip on an otherwise pebble beach. Rubbish everywhere. Too sandy to park up on the beach. A small patch of grass to park my van, fear of getting bogged. Ocean views stunning. Otherwise this is a disgrace.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2021

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    Johnboy

  • Nice overnight stop pleasant to walk along beach

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2020

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    Heather S

  • No complains.

    Open grass area next to the beach. Easy to access. Seems like it can get muddy when it's been raining so careful where you park.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2020

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    KEIZ

  • 4WD beach with space to park for the night.

    Be careful to not get stuck as I did.

    Minimal space before the beach so don't go expecting it to be 'setup' for 2WD freedom campers. Would be a nice spot for more capable setups.

    Long line fishing spot as it has an under tow current to carry out the line. Not sure if swimming is a good idea.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2018

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    Jono

  • Good spot on the beach.

    No facilities.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2017

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    Andy Crane

  • Ok for overnight, pebble beach not so nice.

    Very basic.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2016

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    Peter Aalders

  • Premier arrêt pour nous en NZ.

    Endroit assez sympa, juste en bord de mer.

    Un peu hésitant pour une première nuit mais vu qu'il y avait des camping cars locaux sur place on s'est arrêté.

    On a bien fait puisqu'au réveil, nous avons vu un lion de mer (bien aidé par la voisine qui a tapé à la porte pour nous le signaler même si on a eu du mal à comprendre!!!)

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2014

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    bzh974