Thornbury Freedom Camp

Southland

Southland

About this campsite

Thornbury Freedom Camp at Aparima Bridge Reserve near Riverton welcomes non-self-contained campers for up to 28 days yearly. Dogs on leash permitted.

Thornbury Freedom Camp at Aparima Bridge Reserve offers a grassy camping area alongside the Aparima River, suitable for non-self-contained vehicles. Located off State Highway 99 near the small settlement of Thornbury, approximately ten minutes north of Riverton, the site is accessible from both sides of Gropers Bush-Thornbury Road. Campers may stay for a maximum of 28 days per calendar year under Southland District Council regulations. Dogs are permitted but must be kept on a leash within the freedom camping area. The reserve features large surrounding trees, though larger vehicles may not fit beneath the bridge structure.

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Common questions about Thornbury Freedom Camp

Can you book Thornbury Freedom Camp online?

We hold no online booking link for Thornbury Freedom Camp, 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 Thornbury Freedom Camp?

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