Campsites in Canterbury

248 campsites, caravan sites and holiday parks in Canterbury, with facilities and directions, and the ones we’d go back to first.

Our picks

Campground · Aoraki / Mount Cook
White Horse Hill campground
The camp under Aoraki, at the start of the Hooker Valley Track.
Lodge
Lodge · Hapuku, Kaikōura
Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses
Five-star lodge north of Kaikōura with treehouses perched in native trees, a heated pool and dinner included.
Freedom camping · Twizel
Lake Pukaki camping area
Lakeside camp with the famous turquoise water and Aoraki views.
Holiday park · Mount Cook
Glentanner Holiday Park
Holiday park on Lake Pukaki flats, a short drive from Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Glamping
Glamping · Hanmer SpringsHidden gem
Hanmer Glamping
Three geodomes with wood-fired hot tubs and a bed under the stars, nine minutes from Hanmer village.
Lake · Hanmer SpringsHidden gem
Lake Tennyson
Remote high-country lake with a basic DOC camp, reached by gravel from Hanmer Springs.
Campground
Campground · Little River, Banks PeninsulaHidden gem
Little River Campground
Eco campground in five hectares of regenerating bush, with quirky cabins and a bush slide.
Campground · Peel Forest
Peel Forest campground
Forest campground with big podocarp trees and walks up to Acland Falls.
Campground · Rakaia GorgeHidden gem
Rakaia Gorge Campground
Simple summer camp above the gorge with free hot showers, bellbirds and a short walk to a lookout.

Every other place we know

Holiday park · Geraldine
The Farmyard Holiday Park
Dump station · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Akaroa
Akaroa Top 10 Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Holiday park · Oxford
Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Campground · Benmore
Falstone Creek Campground
Dump station · Picnic tables · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Aoraki / Mount Cook
Glentanner Park
Kitchen · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Forest Camp
Kitchen · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Campground · Arthur's Pass
Klondyke Corner campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
Campground · Omarama
Lake Benmore Sailors Cutting
Toilets
Directions
Campground · Arthur's Pass
Lake Pearson campsite
Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Lake Tekapo
Lakes Edge Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Campground · Otematata
Loch Laird Campground
Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Mt Somers
Mt Somers Holiday Park
Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Campground · Onuku
Onuku Farm Hostel camp
Kitchen · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Peketā, Kaikōura
Peketā Beach Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Campground · Kaikōura
Puhi Puhi Campsite
Directions
Holiday park · Methven
Abisko Lodge & Campground
Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets · Wi-Fi
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura
Alpine Pacific Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Campground · Otematata
Benmore Wildlife Reserve Campsite
Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Duvauchelle, Banks Peninsula
Duvauchelle Holiday Park
Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Fairlie
Fairlie Holiday Park
Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets · Wi-Fi
Directions
Holiday park · Geraldine
Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura
Kaikōura Top 10 Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Holiday park · Kurow
Kurow Holiday Park
Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Twizel
Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo Holiday Park
Kitchen · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Leithfield Beach
Leithfield Beach Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Omarama
Omarama Top 10 Holiday Park
Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Campground · Otematata
Otematata Boat Harbour Campground
Dump station · Toilets
Directions
Campground · Otematata
Parsons Rock Campground
Dump station · Toilets
Directions
Freedom camping · Pukaki · Free
Pines Camp (LINZ freedom camping)
Rubbish bins · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Hanmer Springs
Pines Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Holiday park · Spencer Park
Spencer Beach Holiday Park
Kitchen · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
Holiday park · Twizel
Twizel Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Holiday park · Christchurch (Harewood)
Groynes Caravan Park
BBQ · Dump station · Laundry · Powered sites · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Rakaia
Rakaia River Holiday Park & Motels
Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · South Brighton, Christchurch
South Brighton Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Holiday park · Temuka
Temuka Holiday Park
Dump station · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets · Wi-Fi
Directions
Holiday park · Timaru
Timaru Top 10 Holiday Park
Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Waikuku Beach
Waikuku Beach Holiday Park
Dump station · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets · Wi-Fi
Directions
Holiday park · Woodend Beach
Woodend Beach Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers
Directions
Holiday park · Ashburton
Coronation Holiday Park
Dump station · Kitchen · Laundry · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
Directions
DOC campsite · Molesworth Recreation Reserve
Acheron Accommodation House Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Omarama area · Free
Ahuriri Bridge Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Arthur's Pass National Park · Free
Andrews Shelter Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Arthur's Pass National Park
Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Lake Sumner Forest Park
Boyle Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve
Deer Valley Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Awaroa/Godley Head
Godley Head Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Arthur's Pass National Park
Hawdon Shelter Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Twizel area
Lake Middleton Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water · Dump station
Directions
DOC campsite · Craigieburn Forest Park
Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite
Toilets
Directions
DOC campsite · Twizel area · Free
Lake Poaka Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Lake Sumner Forest Park
Lake Taylor Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Craigieburn Forest Park
Mistletoe Flats Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Hunters Hills area
Mt Nimrod Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water · Fire pits
Directions
DOC campsite · Hunters Hills area
Otaio Gorge Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water · Fire pits
Directions
DOC campsite · Pioneer Park Conservation Area
Pioneer Park Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water · Fire pits
Directions
DOC campsite · Ruataniwha Conservation Park · Free
Round Bush Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
DOC campsite · Ruataniwha Conservation Park · Free
Temple Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water · Fire pits
Directions
DOC campsite · Geraldine area
Waihi Gorge Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water · Fire pits
Directions
DOC campsite · Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area
Wooded Gully Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
Campground · Kaikōura
A1 Kaikoura
Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Hanmer Springs
Alpine Holiday Apartments & Campground
Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Christchurch
Amber Park
Powered sites · Wi-Fi · Kitchen
Directions
Campground · Amberley Beach
Amberley Beach Campground
Directions
Free camp · Arundel · Free
Arundel Bridge campsite
Toilets
Directions
Campground · Hurunui
Balmoral Reserve
Directions
Campground · Goose Bay
Boat Harbour
Directions
Free camp · Mount Somers · Free
Bowyers Stream
Directions
Campground
Camp spot
Directions
Holiday park · Washdyke
Campervan Dump Station
Directions
Holiday park · Hakatere
Camping not prohibited for SC
Directions
Free camp · Free
Casey Campsite
Directions
Campground · Cass
Cass
Drinking water
Directions
Campground · Selwyn Huts
Chamberlains Ford Recreation Reserve
Directions
Campground · Cheviot
Cheviot Hotel Campground
Directions
Campground · Cheviot
Cheviot Motel & Holiday Park
Directions
Holiday park · Hanmer Springs
Chisholm Park Carpark (2 non-self-contained vehicles)
Directions
Campground · Woolston
Christchurch Kiwi Holiday Park and Motels
Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Peel Forest
Clarkes Flat
Directions
Free camp · Selwyn Huts · Free
Coes Ford Recreation Reserve
Directions
Holiday park · Cust · Free
Cust Donain - Self Contained Camping Area
Toilets
Directions
Campground · Livingstone
Dansey's Pass Holiday Park
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura · Free
Donegal
Toilets · Drinking water · Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Duntroon
Duntroon Domain Camping
Toilets · Showers · Drinking water · Powered sites
Directions
Campground · Ealing
Ealing NZMCA Park
Directions
Holiday park · Lake Tekapo
Edwards Stream Freedom Camping
Directions
Holiday park · Lake Tekapo · Free
Edwards Stream Overnight (self contained only / freedom camp)
Toilets
Directions
Campground · Aviemore
Fisherman's Bend Campground
Directions
Holiday park · Culverden · Free
Freedom Camping
Toilets · Dump station
Directions
Campground · Lake Clearwater
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Directions
Campground
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Directions
Holiday park · Glentanner
Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles
Directions
Campground
Freedom Camping spot
Directions
Campground · Watlington
Glenmark Holiday Park
Directions
Free camp · Waipara · Free
Glenmark Reserve
Directions
Campground
Glenroy Lodge
Directions
Campground · Glentunnel
Glentunnel Holiday Park
Directions
Campground · Gore Bay
Gore Bay Buxton Campground
Directions
Campground · Gore Bay
Gore Bay Central Campground
Directions
Campground · Gore Bay
Gore Bay Hillside Campground
Directions
Campground · Greta Valley
Greta Valley campground
Showers · Drinking water · Powered sites
Directions
Campground · Amberley
Grey River Camping
Directions
Campground · Whiterock
Grey River Campsite
Directions
Free camp · Arthur's Pass · Free
Greyneys
Directions
Campground · Woodbury
Grumpy's Retreat Holiday Park
Powered sites · Kitchen
Directions
Campground · Hakatere
Hakatere Reserve
Directions
Holiday park
Haldon Arm Camping Ground
Drinking water
Directions
Holiday park · Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs DOC Base Amenity Area (Freedom Camping)
Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Retreat Campervan Parking
Dump station
Directions
Campground · Spencerville
Hibburt Park
Directions
Campground · Mayfield
Hinds River
Directions
Campground · Gore Bay
Hurunui Mouth Camping Grounds
Directions
Campground
Jollie Camp Spot
Directions
Holiday park · Kaiapoi
Kaiapoi NZMCA Park
Directions
Campground · Kaikōura
Kaikoura
Toilets · Showers · Drinking water · Powered sites · Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Goose Bay
Kaikoura Costal Campgrounds
Directions
Campground · Kaikōura
Kaikoura KiwiCamp
Wi-Fi
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura
Kaikoura Old Beach Road NZMCA Park
Dump station
Directions
Campground · The Pines Beach
Kairaki Beach Holiday Park
Powered sites · Kitchen
Directions
Campground · Waimate
Knottingley Park Campground
Directions
Campground · Lake Coleridge Village
Kowhai Flat
Directions
Campground · Lake Tekapo
Lake Alexandrina
Directions
Campground · Lake Tekapo
Lake Alexandrina Campground
Toilets
Directions
Campground
Lake Benmore Campground - Ohau C
Directions
Campground · Omarama
Lake Benmore Holiday Park
Directions
Holiday park · Little River · Free
Lake Forsyth - Overnight Campervan Site
Directions
Campground
Lake Heron Camp
Directions
Campground
Lake Mason Camping
Directions
Campground · Lake Tekapo
Lake McGregor
Directions
Campground
Lake Opuha - Bennetts Road
Directions
Holiday park · Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo NZMCA Park
Directions
Free camp · Twizel · Free
Lake Wardell
Directions
Campground · Ashley
Leigh Camp
Directions
Campground · Little Akaloa
Little akaloa campsite
Directions
Campground · Little Akaloa
Little Akaloa Domain
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikoura
Lobster Inn Motor Lodge
Directions
Holiday park
Meat Works
Directions
Campground · Methven
Methven Camping Ground
Directions
Free camp · Milford Huts · Free
Milford Huts
Directions
Campground · Motunau Beach
Motunau Beach Campsite
Toilets · Picnic tables
Directions
Campground · Hanmer Springs
Mountain View Top 10 Holiday Park
Toilets · Showers · Drinking water · Powered sites · Wi-Fi
Directions
Holiday park · Lyttelton · Free
Naval Boat Point Ramp Freedom camp
Directions
Campground · Harewood
North South Holiday Park
Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Hanmer Springs
NZMCA Hanmer
Dump station
Directions
Campground · West Melton
NZMCA The Willows
Directions
Campground · Cave
O'Neills Camping Grounds
Directions
Holiday park · Twizel
Ohau B Canal NZMCA Park
Directions
Campground · Okains Bay
Okains Bay
Drinking water · Dump station · Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Okains Bay
Okains bay campground
Drinking water
Directions
Campground · Little River
Okuti Garden
Directions
Campground · Goose Bay
Omihi
Directions
Holiday park · Akaroa
Onuku Farm
Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Diamond Harbour
Orton Bradley Group Campsite
Directions
Campground · Goose Bay
Paia Point
Directions
Campground · Belfast
Pascoe Park Campground and Tourist Park
Directions
Campground · Lake Tekapo
Pattersons Ponds Camping Ground
Directions
Campground · Pigeon Bay
Pigeon Bay Camping Ground
Toilets · Drinking water
Directions
Campground · Woodend
Pineacres Holiday Park
Directions
Campground · Rolleston
Pineglades Naturist Club
Directions
Holiday park · Pleasant Point
Pleasant Point Motor Camp
Powered sites
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura · Free
Pohowera (South Bay)
Directions
Campground
Porters Lodge Camp Sites
Directions
Campground
Raincliff Youth Camp
Directions
Campground · Rakaia Huts
Rakaia huts
Directions
Campground · Fernside
Rangiora Holiday Park
Directions
Campground
Rangitata Fishing Huts
Directions
Campground
Rangitata Huts Reserve
Directions
Campground
Rangitata River Mouth Camping Ground
Directions
Campground · Kainga
Riverlands Holiday Park
Wi-Fi
Directions
Holiday park · Saint Andrews · Free
RV park for SC
Directions
Free camp · Coopers Creek · Free
Ryde Falls Camp
Directions
Campground
Sailors Cutting Campsite
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura
SC camping (at night only)
Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura
SC overnight parking
Toilets
Directions
Campground · Kaikōura
Scarborough Reserve
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura · Free
Scarborough Street
Directions
Holiday park · Greta Valley
Scargill Motunau Recreation Reserve
Toilets · Powered sites
Directions
Campground · Yaldhurst
Scout Camp
Directions
Holiday park · Akaroa · Free
Self-contained only
Directions
Campground · Spencerville
Spencer Beach Holiday Park
Powered sites · Kitchen
Directions
Campground · Springfield
Springfield Domain Camping
Powered sites
Directions
Campground · Christchurch
Tasman Holiday Parks - Christchurch
Toilets · Showers · Drinking water · Powered sites
Directions
Free camp · Alford Forest · Free
Taylors Stream
Directions
Campground · Otematata
Te Akatarawa Campground
Directions
Campground
Te Moana Gorge Camp
Directions
Campground
Te Mona Gorge site 2
Directions
Free camp · Doyleston · Free
Timber Yard Point Lakeside Domain
Directions
Holiday park · Tinwald
Tinwald Camping Ground
Directions
Free camp · Free
Trustpower Campsite
Directions
Campground · Waimate
Victoria Park Camping Ground
Directions
Holiday park · Willowbridge · Free
Waihao Box
Toilets
Directions
Campground · Motukarara
Waihora Park Domain
Drinking water
Directions
Campground · Waikari
Waikari Reserve Campground
Directions
Holiday park
Waikene Lodge Campground
Powered sites · Wi-Fi
Directions
Campground · Waipara
Waipara Adventure Centre
Directions
Campground · Waipara
Waipara Sleepers Motor Camp
Powered sites · Kitchen
Directions
Campground · Glenavy
Waitaki Waters Holiday Park
Directions
Campground · Aviemore
Waitangi West Campground
Directions
Free camp · Free
Waitohi Bush Reserve
BBQ
Directions
Holiday park · Christchurch
Weedons NZMCA Park
Dump station
Directions
Campground · Oxford
West Oxford Reserve
Directions
Campground · Whitecliffs
Whitecliffs Domain
Directions
Campground
wild camp area
Directions
Campground · Winchester
Winchester Bridge
Toilets
Directions
Holiday park · Winchester · Free
Winchester Bridge - Overnight Camping
Toilets
Directions
Campground · Winchester
Winchester Motor Camp
Directions
Campground · Woodbury
Woodbury Domain & Hall
Directions
Campground · Woodend Beach
Woodend Christian Camp
Directions
Campground · Akaroa
YMCA Campground
Directions
Campground · Mount Somers
Campsite
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Campground · Summerhill
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Campground · Doyleston
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Campground · Maruia Springs
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Campground · Kaikōura
Campsite
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Campground · Alford Forest
Campsite
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Campground · Temuka
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Free camp · Free
Campsite
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Campground · Rotherham
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Campground · Kekerengu
Campsite
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Campground · Waimate
Campsite
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Campground · Lake Ohau Alpine Village
Campsite
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Campground · Gore Bay
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Campground · Glenavy
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Campground · Lake Clearwater
Campsite
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Campground · Akaroa
Campsite
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Campground · Methven
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Campground · Akaroa
Campsite
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Campground · Yaldhurst
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Campground · Lake Clearwater
Campsite
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Campground · Birdlings Flat
Campsite
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura
Caravan park
Directions
Holiday park · Cheviot
Caravan park
Wi-Fi
Directions
Holiday park · Timaru
Caravan park
Toilets · Drinking water · Dump station
Directions
Holiday park · Parkside · Free
Caravan park
Directions
Holiday park · Hanmer Springs
Caravan park
Directions
Holiday park · Kaikōura
Caravan park
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