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Kawarau Bridge Freedom Camping Area

Otago

About this campsite

Freedom camping for self-contained vehicles at Kawarau Bridge Historic Reserve, Otago. Ten designated sites with check-in from 5 PM, checkout by 9 AM.

Kawarau Bridge Freedom Camping Area is located in the Queenstown area of Otago, within Kawarau Bridge Historic Reserve. This freedom camping site restricts overnight stays to self-contained vehicles only, with ten designated parking spaces available. The reserve sits along Gibbston Highway near the historic Kawarau Bridge, known for bungy jumping activities. Freedom camping is prohibited elsewhere within the reserve boundaries outside the marked sites. Check-in begins at 5:00 PM and check-out is required by 9:00 AM. The location offers phone signal coverage and provides access to nearby walking trails in the surrounding landscape.

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Can you book Kawarau Bridge Freedom Camping Area online?

We hold no online booking link for Kawarau Bridge Freedom Camping Area, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Kawarau Bridge Freedom Camping Area?

Kawarau Bridge Freedom Camping Area sits in OTA. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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