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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Mount Cook ▷
White Horse Hill Campground
We stayed on a good day when we could see the mountains surrounding us - this was fantastic.
It is a popular and crowded site given that there aren’t many sites at Mt Cook itself. There are toilets but no showers. A shelter too. Next to the Hooker Valley Track.
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Twizel ▷
Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking
Facing Lake Pukaki, this was a great stay for the night.
No facilities available. You may also walk along the Lake, which is lovely! The site is easy to get to from the main road. This is part of the dark sky reserve so on a clear night, you will be able to stargaze at night.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
Facing Lake Hawea, this was a fantastic site to stay for a night.
There are a few toilets, a washing area and a shelter, but otherwise no facilities. You’ll drive about 15 minutes on the gravel road to get to the site, and about 20 minutes to the carpark to climb Isthmus Peak.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Franz Josef ▷
Orange Sheep
Now known as “Orange Sheep”, this site relies on self check in.
It is quite a big site. Affordably priced. There is wifi but it was not reliable most times. The kitchen is very basic. Toilets and showers are okay. Go early for a spot as spaces get filled quite quickly (perhaps because of the popular area but limited camping spots).
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Christchurch ▷
219 on Johns' Motel and Holiday Park
At $29 for an unpowered site at Christchurch, this is a very affordable site.
We stayed here on our first and last day of our holiday as it was close to the airport. No issues with its facilities. Wifi may be purchased (which we didn’t do).
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Arrowtown ▷
Crown Range Summit
Go early as spots are limited if you wish to face the mountains.
No facilities. Only for self contained vehicles (or risk a fine!). Priceless view of the mountains. Drive up to the space is about 20 minutes from the main road.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Arthur's Pass ▷
Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite
There are toilets a short walk away, but no shower facilities.
There is a shelter too. Quite a small space, but for a night and if you were climbing Avalanche Peak for example, it works well. $8 per pax.