CAMPING GROUNDS AND RESERVES
The Council owns three principal camping grounds.
RANGITATA RIVER MOUTH
Situated on the north bank of the Rangitata River mouth, the camping ground has 24 powered caravan sites and considerable space available for non-powered camp sites. Kitchen, laundry and ablution blocks are provided. It has some recreational facilities – tennis, quoits and volleyball areas.
The camping ground has become a very popular area for people fishing for salmon and whitebait and increasingly for families seeking a quiet holiday.
The camp operates from August 1 to March 31. The nearest shopping is at Hinds.
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Unpowered |
$8 per night |
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Powered |
$10 per night |
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Seasonal |
$460 (91 days = $5 per night) |
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Park Over |
$1 per night |
For more information please call the Managers:
Mr & Mrs R Page (03) 303 7935
ASHBURTON HOLIDAY PARK
This park is situated in the Tinwald Domain, accessed off Maronan Road.The camp has 20 powered sites, 25 non-powered sites, one cabin (sleeps four) and a backpackers area (sleeps 20).Kitchen, ablution and laundry facilities are available.
The camp is adjacent to the domain's attractions including the Plains historical and vintage railway, the Lynn Woodworking Museum, the vintage car club, tennis courts, swimming pool, cycle challenge track, miniature railway and the lake.
The camp is about five minutes from the Tinwald shopping centre and about 10 minutes drive from Lake Hood.
| Camp Fees: |
Powered sites |
$26/night – two adults |
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Cabin |
$45/night - two adults |
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$15/night – extra adult |
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$10/night - extra children |
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Backpackers |
$13 per night – per person |
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Tent No Power |
$11/night - One Adult |
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$6/night - One Child |
Manager : Mrs S Prendergast. Phone (03) 308 6805
RAKAIA GORGE
Situated on the South Terrace of the Upper Rakaia River, the camp contains 48 non powered sites over an area of about 2.2 hectares. The camp is accessed off the Inland Scenic Route immediately south of the Rakaia “high bridge”.
The camp is leased to Rakaia Gorge Camping. Contact 03 302 9353.
The camp is very popular with fishermen and is an ideal stop for travellers on the Inland Scenic Route. Nearest shopping is at Methven.
The camp area affords magnificent views over the braided river.
Payment is by “honesty box” at present, but this is likely to change.
RESERVE AREAS
Council maintains a number of reserves where “freedom camping” is permitted.
At Rakaia Huts accessed off Acton Road, some sites are available at “donation rate levels”.Camping is permitted overnight but not long term.Toilet facilities only are provided.
A similar situation exists at Hakatere (lower level). Both these areas afford the visitor the experience of the river mouth environment.
At Taylors Stream, Bowyers Stream and Hinds River at Mayfield, all on the Inland Scenic Route, travellers who are primarily self-contained may camp overnight.Each of these locations are adjacent to the highway. Toilet facilities are provided at Taylors Stream.
