Canterbury

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Canterbury

Lots on offer here, straight roads make for easy driving but a zig zag approach is rewarded. Good place to get lost in. Watch out for local one eyed rugby fanatics.

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Time: 3 - 4 hr return to bushline

Summit Road Walkway

Banks Peninsula

Time: 4 hr 30 min - 5 hr one way Note: Closed for lambing August - October

Hanmer Springs is a picturesque village surrounded by mountains and forests just 90 minutes’ easy drive from Christchurch.

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The only area in Akaroa where freedom camping is allowed – popular and fills up fast.

Winchester Bridge

Overnight Campervan Parking

This is a Timaru District Council designated self-contained freedom camping spot - you can stay here for up to 3 nights (arrive after 4pm, leave...

The view from Deer Valley Camping Ground

A small campsite on grassy flats next to the Lewis River. It is quite tight to turn at the end of the road - so check if you have room, or at...

Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

The Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground is a huge camping area on the grassy flats surrounded by mature beech trees. This place could be a bit exposed...

$10 a night per site No bookings - First come, first serve basis

A huge grassy area with amazing views over the Canterbury Plains. You can also camp in smaller private areas next to the stream. This is a terraced...

Loch Katrine Camping Ground

Loch Katrine Campsite

Lake Sumner Conservation Park

Camp beside the beautiful lake in a large grassy area. There is lots of mountain biking, walking or 4WD missions to go on in this area. Swimming...

The park design allows for a perimeter walkway and smaller loop tracks at the Clarevale corner and Beach Road. Hides and viewing platforms allow...