The Pines
The Pines
Lake Pukaki Freedom Camping - Hayman Road
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No facilities. Great views!
Self Contained Vehicles Only.
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Showing 13 reviews of 128.
Andrew Hammond
Ranking: 10/10
Magical place and exactly the reason why you take a campervan holiday. No facilities but to see the sunset and sunrise over the mountains and that blue water is definitely worth it.
Ash
Ranking: 10/10
Brilliant place to freecamp. As others have said you can park up in a lot of places along this stretch, not just where the map shows.
Quite a few quiet spots well away from the road with amazing lake and mountain views. Get yourself a bit of pine tree protection if it’s windy.
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Steve Mac
Ranking: 10/10
We were lucky that the day and night was great, and the views spectacular. Peace and quiet. No facilities, but we were self contained so no drama
Chieco Family
Ranking: 9/10
Beautiful views. 5 star toilets with toilet paper and sanitizer ( down one end only).
Rabbits running around. We just sat and rested, watching the amazing views. However beware. Cyclonic winds at night caused 1/2 campers to move away from trees and find more sheltered area in middle of night. Otherwise stunning and great.
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Marta Jau
Ranking: 9/10
The best spot for an overnight stay.
MimzieTT
Ranking: 10/10
By far, our favourite camping spot during our holiday. We couldn't believe it was free. The views are stunning and there is plenty of space and alcoves that it feels like you have the beach/view to yourself. We decided to come back a second night and secured a single space down one of the tracks and it was magical. The stars shine just as brightly here as in Tekapo too. You can park down any of the dirt tracks that lead to the waters edge up until the power station (don't go further). The nearest toilets are in Lake Tekapo (half hr away) so only enclosed vehicles in the area :-)
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Keith & Kay Finlayson
Ranking: 10/10
This was the best free camp we stayed at during our South Island visit. The views were stunning. There are no facilities at this camp.
Tegan
Ranking: 10/10
Loved it here
The beauty when you wake up in the morning is amazing
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Kendal
Ranking: 10/10
The best place ever!! The views were some of the best we've seen in NZ. So quiet and peaceful too. Couldn't get a better spot
Clément
Ranking: 10/10
Just an amazing place to stay !
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Chai
Ranking: 10/10
Places like this are the reason why you freedom camp, absolutely stunning
Kate
Ranking: 10/10
Absolute gem! Highly recommend. Beautiful views and we had a clear day. Sunrise over mount cook is stunning. Lovely walk around the lake. Tucked away between the pines. A couple other campers here but felt very private.
Patrizia Tosetti
Ranking: 10/10
Magnificent place, quite busy when we were there in April but still managed to find a quiet spot away from the others and enjoy the night and fab views.
