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Central Otago

Surreal space, if the Dalai Lama wanted to hang out in a southern NZ Tibet, then this is the spot. Get out your incense and get remote.

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Stand on the spot where gold rush history was made in New Zealand!

Homestead Camping Ground

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans...

Waipiata is situated on the Otago Central Rail Trail, 6km from Ranfurly and 30km from Hyde. This corner of the Maniototo Plains was once a thriving...

Lake Dunstan / Bendigo

Overnight Campervan Parking

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if they follow some simple guidelines. These include: not lighting fires using the rubbish...

Lowburn Harbour

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained campers only, 3 night stay maximum These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if you follow some simple guidelines...

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Take a break nestled on the banks of the mighty Clutha Mata-Au river.

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Pinders Pond

Overnight Campervan Parking

Maximum 3 night stay

Champagne Gully

Overnight Campervan Parking

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if they follow some simple guidelines. These include: not lighting fires using the rubbish...

A basic campsite in a remote and historic area, explore the St Bathans township of mountain bike the Otago Rail Trail. Primo.

Jacksons Picnic Area

Overnight Campervan Parking

Self-contained vehicles only 1 night maximum stay These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if you follow some simple guidelines...

Danseys Pass Camping Ground

The trip over Danseys Pass is awesome, it connects North Otago to South Otago. It's a quiet, narrow and winding road that is surrounded by a few...

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Set against the Olive Grove with views of the vineyard and mountains two parks are available for fully self contained Camper-vans with a permanently...