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These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if they follow some simple guidelines.
These include:
not lighting fires
using the rubbish bins provided
not exceeding the maximum night stay.
One night maximum stay.
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Organisation |
Toitū Te Whenua (LINZ)Central government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷ Clyde |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat 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 |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat 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. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump 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 |
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Booking RequiredIs 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. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes 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 |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Stunning lake views
✓ Good facilities (toilets & sinks)
✓ Quiet & peaceful surroundings
✓ Dog friendly
✓ Lots of space
𐄂 Close to highway noise
𐄂 Need to arrive early for best spots
Camped in a tent for one night.
Good road access in, two areas to choose from.
This was lovely with the autumn leaves.
We were the only ones there overnight!
Beautiful spot to camp for free.
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10/10 | 3 |
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18% |
9/10 | 2 |
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12% |
8/10 | 7 |
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41% |
7/10 | 3 |
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18% |
6/10 | 2 |
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12% |
5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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5.0/5
Camped in a tent for one night.
Running water (not safe for drinking), clean flush toilets, and a stunning view. One of the few sites where we woke up to a dry tent due to the light breeze from the lake.
Reviewed 28 days ago
3.5/5
Stunning views with great facilities - big washing up sinks & bins.
Lots of space
Biggest downside is being so close to the highway 👎
Phone signal: yes
Sandflies: no
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.0/5
Cool spot, dog friendly and service :)) gotta get in early for best spots!
Reviewed 11 months ago
4.0/5
We were the only ones there overnight!
Even has a proper loo, recycling bins and hand basins!
A little bit of noise from the road overnight but a brilliant view to wake up to, over the lake.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
Great place to stay for the night, very quiet and peaceful.
Great views at dusk and sunrise. Has toilets and two large sinks to wash up from dinner
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.5/5
Good road access in, two areas to choose from.
Toilets clean, area to wash dishes and there are bins. Although it says no dogs, there were plenty and all well-behaved. Great walk through the water race tunnel to grassed area on other side of road. The smell of thyme is devine. We parked up right next to the water, watched the bikers and runners across the lake on the Dunstan Trail. Although the road is adjacent, the noise was relatively quiet. We had great entertainment all day with families and jet boats, skiers, swimmers. Will definitely return to Champagne Gully.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
This was lovely with the autumn leaves.
Very few other vans and a great view of the lake. We didn’t hear much if any road noise.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.5/5
This is a great little spot for an overnight stop.
A bit close to the road but not too noisy. We parked by the trees close to the water at the end . Not many others, clean , good flush toilets , wash basins and rubbish bins. Boat ramp and picnic tables.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
3.5/5
Great location by the lake.
You can see the bike riders on the new Lake Dunston trail. A bit noisy as the road constantly has traffic. Maybe park down on the grass near toilets might be quieter. Rubbish bins there as well.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Stayed for one night, toilets were clean and there was running water and sinks to wash dishes.
Next to a main road but surprisingly quiet. Nice place to stop for the night
Reviewed about 4 years ago
3.0/5
Great public toilet and recycling units.
Right by the lake. Nice spot but the road noise is constant. There is lots of room, 5 campers last night but all spread out with lots of space between them.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
3.0/5
Nice place with fine toilets.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
5.0/5
Excellent free spot!
Right on the lake/river. Plenty of space. Clean flush toilets, running water (not drinkable) and rubbish bins
There were 5 campers here and we were all so spread out we felt totally alone, it was heavenly
Reviewed 4 days ago
5.0/5
Camped in a tent for one night.
Running water (not safe for drinking), clean flush toilets, and a stunning view. One of the few sites where we woke up to a dry tent due to the light breeze from the lake.
Reviewed 28 days ago
3.5/5
Stunning views with great facilities - big washing up sinks & bins.
Lots of space
Biggest downside is being so close to the highway 👎
Phone signal: yes
Sandflies: no
Reviewed 10 months ago
4.0/5
Cool spot, dog friendly and service :)) gotta get in early for best spots!
Reviewed 11 months ago
4.0/5
We were the only ones there overnight!
Even has a proper loo, recycling bins and hand basins!
A little bit of noise from the road overnight but a brilliant view to wake up to, over the lake.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
Great place to stay for the night, very quiet and peaceful.
Great views at dusk and sunrise. Has toilets and two large sinks to wash up from dinner
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.5/5
Good road access in, two areas to choose from.
Toilets clean, area to wash dishes and there are bins. Although it says no dogs, there were plenty and all well-behaved. Great walk through the water race tunnel to grassed area on other side of road. The smell of thyme is devine. We parked up right next to the water, watched the bikers and runners across the lake on the Dunstan Trail. Although the road is adjacent, the noise was relatively quiet. We had great entertainment all day with families and jet boats, skiers, swimmers. Will definitely return to Champagne Gully.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
This was lovely with the autumn leaves.
Very few other vans and a great view of the lake. We didn’t hear much if any road noise.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.5/5
This is a great little spot for an overnight stop.
A bit close to the road but not too noisy. We parked by the trees close to the water at the end . Not many others, clean , good flush toilets , wash basins and rubbish bins. Boat ramp and picnic tables.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
3.5/5
Great location by the lake.
You can see the bike riders on the new Lake Dunston trail. A bit noisy as the road constantly has traffic. Maybe park down on the grass near toilets might be quieter. Rubbish bins there as well.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Stayed for one night, toilets were clean and there was running water and sinks to wash dishes.
Next to a main road but surprisingly quiet. Nice place to stop for the night
Reviewed about 4 years ago
4.0/5
Lovely spot to stop over night.
A little road traffic but great view of the water.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
4.0/5
lovely place to stop the night, great view,clean toilets, lovely view right on lake front.
huge potholes in road but plenty of flat ground to park and plenty of space. no one cares about self contained only, there's all sorts here.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
4.0/5
Lovely place for a night.
There was 6 other campers there but loads of space for us all. Clean bathrooms and sinks although no drinking water. it's by the road but the cars didn't keep us awake. Beautiful to wake up right beside such a gorgeous lake!
Reviewed over 5 years ago
3.0/5
Great public toilet and recycling units.
Right by the lake. Nice spot but the road noise is constant. There is lots of room, 5 campers last night but all spread out with lots of space between them.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful spot to camp for free.
You can park right next to the reservoir. It is really easy to reach also with big campers. If you are into fishing, this can be done here too. Although the campsite was next to the state highway the traffic noise wasn't too loud. Unfortunately, the public toilets were closed when we arrived. Still we had a great time here.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
3.0/5
Nice place with fine toilets.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014