Waitohi Bush Reserve

Canterbury

Canterbury

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingBBQCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Free native bush camping near Pleasant Point with BBQ, toilets, water and walking tracks. Caravans and tents welcome, 14-night stay limit. Timaru district.

Waitohi Bush Reserve offers free camping within a native bush setting near Pleasant Point in the Timaru district. The site accommodates caravans and tents, and provides BBQ facilities, toilets, picnic tables and running water. Walking tracks wind through dense native vegetation including mahoe, lemonwood, kowhai and kanuka, with abundant birdlife and panoramic views across South Canterbury. The rare native climbing daisy can be found here. Access is via gravel roads which may be rough in wet conditions. Maximum stay is 14 nights, though the site may close mid-April to early spring for forestry operations. Dogs are permitted on leads.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Facilities

BBQ

Location

Waitohi Bush Reserve•CAN

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Common questions about Waitohi Bush Reserve

Is Waitohi Bush Reserve free to camp at?

We have Waitohi Bush Reserve in CAN recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Waitohi Bush Reserve have?

Waitohi Bush Reserve has bbq, caravans, tent site and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Waitohi Bush Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Waitohi Bush Reserve, 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 Waitohi Bush Reserve?

Waitohi Bush Reserve sits in CAN. 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.

Facilities at Waitohi Bush Reserve

Facilities recorded for Waitohi Bush Reserve
Facility	On site
BBQ	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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