Laura
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Dunedin ▷
Brighton Domain
Good, quiet spot near beach.
Flush toilet by the entrance and two clean portaloos next to overnight parking. Came here quite late as the other freedom campsite was full, this place still had plenty of room.
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Motueka ▷
Hawkes Lookout Carpark
Little, basic parking lot with wc nearby.
Arrived late at night, still found a spot as freedom sites at Mouteka wasn’t an option (one at port was full, parking in city seemed to shady)
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Havelock ▷
The Pelorus Tavern
So far favorite place to stay for one night.
Unpowered site is for free, large are to park, some picnic tables, public wc close to tavern (clean, with light and tp). It is close to main road, but still quiet at night. Had really tasty coffee for breakfast at Tavern. Coordinates are bit off, just goggle the tavern ;)
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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Golden Bay ▷
Wharariki Beach Holiday Park
Ok place to stay as there are not many options.
Receptionists was friendly. Clean toilets, nice and spacious kitchen it even has little fire place to make it cozy in rainy evening. Enjoyed morning coffee on patio. As per price - yes, there are other camps where you can get shower etc for this price in other places in NZ, but still ok for budget travelers if you want to see this area.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Rarangi Campsite
Stayed for 2 nights on pretty rainy days.
Nice place, lot of space, decently clean wc. Direct access to beach. Very quiet at night.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Makarora ▷
Cameron Flat Campsite
Good place to stay before and after hiking, for example, Brewster trail.
Clean toilets, nice place under roof for cooking and dish washing. Bit noisy at night, still ok for the price
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South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo ▷
Edwards Stream
Stayed at beginning of April.
Ok for one night stay, toilet and picnic tables available. Wasn’t too crowded, bit noisy at night.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Punakaiki ▷
Punakaiki Beach Camp
Stayed for two nights (at our van).
Spacious campsite with nice showers, toilets and large kitchen. Direct access to the beach, Pancake rocks and some hiking trails are in walkable distance.
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South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷ Cromwell ▷
Lake Dunstan / Bendigo
Very nice place to stay for a night.
Yes, the road is close but it didn’t bother our sleep. Clean toilet.
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South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township ▷
Albert Town Camping Ground
Nice place for reasonable price.
Lot of space even on Easter holidays, self check-in - very handy. Stayed twice, good option near many hikes and Wanaka.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Greymouth ▷
Cobden Beachfront, Greymouth
Really great spot.
Stayed two times. Lot of space but might get full until late evening. Quiet at night. Toilet is clean, has light. Nice morning view if you park in far end. Be aware that one side of first parking lot is just for day parking - it is pretty well marked.
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Fox Glacier ▷
Pine Grove Motels
Stayed one night at unpowered site.
Small kitchen that has everything you need, toilet and hot shower. Friendly owner, you can buy some basic food and drinks at reception.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Geraldine ▷
Winchester Bridge
Our very first freedom campsite.
Stayed at beginning of April, arrived late at night - lot of places to park. Clean toilet, wasn’t very noisy. Great place to sleep along HW1
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Haast ▷
Paringa
Great place!
Stayed for one night, came late and got very last spot. Clean toilets. Cafe has really good coffee and good options for breakfast, friendly staff. Thanks for letting travelers to stay there!