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Kimberley Garrod
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Invercargill ▷
Clifden Historic Bridge Conservation Campsite
Basic site gravel car park.
Little grass area to pitch tent possible. The site can now hold about 10plus camper vans gravel site. It is next to a very pretty bridge but also the main road. Perfect if you just need to stop and sleep good location for this.
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South Island ▷ Fiordland ▷ Manapouri ▷
Monowai Campsite
Not many spaces with views of lake one or two in car park.
Could be a great location if more open areas were provided. Most parking areas for camping are surrounded by trees so no views from this site. Some picnic areas but very limited view of the lake. There is a short walk to look out however no views of lake in till you get to the look out at the end but very over grown here. Very sheltered site. Two toilets available on this site. Donation site. Main car park area taken up with boat trailers and cars but some parking for motor homes might be available with better views in this car park area for one or two. In late December when visited very few flying friends were present but some repellent would be recommended. Very quite here not many campers. 6km gravel road to reach very flat drive into this site. Not got good views from camping areas.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka ▷
Weirs Beach Recreation Reserve
Camping in large field area surrounded by large trees.
Beautiful tidy estuary unspoilt which can be crossed at low tide to get to large sandy beach do not miss the crossing back otherwise long walk or swim back. You will need to wade a little to get across to the beach. If you go pass the entrance to the campsite there is space for two or three pitches or vans with amazing views as main camp site has limited or no views sneaky area around the corner makes this site wow if you can get this pitch, it feels like you have your own little island all to yourself lovely spot. Toilet X1 and fresh water available at this site however take rubbish with you. This site is also free. Good gravel road to site. 10/10 as we got a spot with amazing views here. Very few bugs here to nibble on you nothing really to worry about but worth carrying repellant just in case.
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
Gore Bay Camping Ground
Spent two nights here great site.
The manager who looks after the site Kerry really lovely chap very helpful and friendly had a lovely chat with him. Nice site lovely views on the the most amazing beach and cliffs. Lovely walk along the beach. Good showers and nice and hot and toilet areas really clean and tidy. Good kitchen area however we are self contained so did not use this area. We did a bit of surfing here great fun and even saw a few seals sunbathing at the beach late afternoon. Also a shower as you walk back up to the campsite perfect after going for a swim in the sea. Lovely local people very friendly.
No dump area available but one close by in the nearest town area very close to four shop you will need to keep eyes peeled in the most strangest on places by the side of the road outside someone's house.
Electric hook up / 2 people $24.00 a night so worth it. We did not book this site in advance but people do book this site up especially over Christmas time so if your wanting to stay at this location worth a call at Christmas was lots of space second week of December for us. Highly recommend this site.
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Tuatapere ▷
Thicket Burn Campsite
Ppen space field area with some boundary trees, toilet block and few picnic benches.
Country side views of farm land and some hills. No views of lake from this campsite. Flat ground site some sheltered trees. If you drive 6km from campsite you will find yourself at the lake entrance from this side. Remote location away from crowd very quite large site. Only one other camper on this site when we were here
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South Island ▷ Southland ▷ Owaka ▷
Waikawa Recreation Reserve
Toilet block, water available, close to houses, pretty views over the bay, some flat spots for parking, grass area, better than some sites we have seen.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Oamaru ▷
Harbour Tourist Park Oamaru
Really great location to town.
Shower toilets basic but clean nice kitchen area and nice big dinner table. Staff really friendly and helpful always greet you with hello and smile. Even though this is a town location it is very nice spot looking over the harbour very pretty. The walk into town is about 3 minutes. Local park near bar for kids looks amazing fun slides and zip line roundabouts etc. there is also bbq in park can use for $2.00 a go hot plate style. The cost for this park is $35.00 for two people powered campsite. Amazing at night time penguins do come into the campsite and also the road in front of the campsite this happens late from 7pm you see a couple by 10pm a lot more. They come up on the boat ramps so be sure to give them space and not sit or stand there otherwise they will not come up as be scared. Had a lovely time hear worth one night stop and half day in town is more than enough.
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This is the site to stay at locally for sure.
Amazing views over to sea and cliffs. Great beach. Not many spaces here to park possibly 6 or 7. Was full when we arrived early afternoon this was mainly with cars and small campers walking up Jacks Walk, but became empty around 4pm. Nice walk to Jacks Blow Hole worth a walk. Toilets here are basic must be self contained for this site anyway.
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South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Palmerston ▷
Katiki Beach North Reserve Rest Stop
Site close to main road just off main road as you go into the bend.
You can just park and walk to beach easily. Need to be self contained no toilets just car park really little or no views to beach. Good place to park if you need a rest from driving and walk along the beach. Not many spaces here about 10 spots at a push.
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South Island ▷ Kaikoura Region ▷ Kaikoura ▷
A1 Kaikoura Motels & Holiday Park
Nice spot over ocean, away from road.
Very close by seals. Not for us but great camping site if had enough driving and want to chill out.