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Otago

Queenstown, Wanaka and the Southern Alps — the South Island adventure heartland.

About this region

Otago

Otago runs from the lakes and peaks around Queenstown and Wanaka to the gold-rush Central Otago basin. DOC and holiday-park campsites sit beside Lake Wakatipu, the Clutha and the Rail Trail. Summer is busy; the high country turns cold and clear in autumn.

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Places to Stay in Otago

101 campgrounds, caravan parks and accommodation across the region

Alexandra Holiday Park

Alexandra Holiday Park

Alexandra Holiday Park in Central Otago features 400+ powered and non-powered sites near the Rail Trail, with dump point, showers, toilets and drinking water.

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Saint Bathans Campsite

Saint Bathans Campsite

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Diamond Lake Campsite

Diamond Lake Campsite

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Waihola Holiday Park

Waihola Holiday Park

Waihola Holiday Park on Lake Waihola offers tent and caravan sites, Clutha Gold Cycle Trail access, water activities, playground, hot showers and WiFi included.

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Waitaki Waters Holiday Park

Waitaki Waters Holiday Park

Landscaped holiday park near Oamaru where the Waitaki River meets the sea, with family-friendly facilities and amenities for fishing enthusiasts.

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Papatowai Campsite

Papatowai Campsite

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Owaka Freedom Camping

Owaka Freedom Camping

Owaka Freedom Camping in the Catlins, Otago, welcomes self-contained motorhomes for up to four nights per month. Confirm details with Clutha District Council.

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Lake Hawea Camping

Lake Hawea Camping

Lake Hawea Camping in Otago provides basic facilities near the lake, with access to fishing, swimming and mountain views. Contact operator for details.

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Hillview Camp Site

Hillview Camp Site

Affordable camping near Nugget Point with powered sites, hot showers, free WiFi and kitchen facilities. Perfect base for Catlins exploration from Balclutha.

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Brighton Caravan Park & Boat Hire

Brighton Caravan Park & Boat Hire

Brighton Caravan Park & Boat Hire in Otago offers camping and boat hire services near Dunedin. Contact directly for facilities, rates and availability.

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Clyde Holiday Park

Clyde Holiday Park

Clyde Holiday Park in Central Otago offers powered sites, cabins and communal facilities near the Rail Trail, Lake Dunstan and local sporting amenities.

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Wanaka Holiday Park

Wanaka Holiday Park

Wanaka Holiday Park offers powered sites, tent camping, dump point, showers and toilets. Managed by Hampshire Holiday Parks in the Wanaka region.

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Champagne Gully

Champagne Gully

Free LINZ camping area in Central Otago with tent sites, caravan space and toilets. One-night maximum stay, no fires, first-come first-served basis near Clyde.

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Ettrick Holiday Park

Ettrick Holiday Park

Former schoolhouse turned holiday park in Ettrick, Otago, offering powered tent sites, modern kitchen facilities and shaded grounds near Roxburgh township.

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Kinloch Campsite

Kinloch Campsite

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Cameron Flat Campsite

Cameron Flat Campsite

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Motor camp

Motor camp

Motor camp in OTA, New Zealand offering traditional camping facilities for caravans, motorhomes and tents. Contact operator for rates and availability.

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Portobello Village Tourist Park

Portobello Village Tourist Park

Portobello Village Tourist Park on Otago Peninsula offers powered and tent sites, cabins, dump point and modern facilities near Dunedin's wildlife reserves.

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Waipiata Domain and Camping Area

Waipiata Domain and Camping Area

Basic camping beside the Otago Central Rail Trail with sports facilities, tennis courts, pavilion, and community amenities near Ranfurly, Central Otago.

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Kawarau Bridge Freedom Camping Area

Kawarau Bridge Freedom Camping Area

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.

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Outlet Camp Wānaka

Outlet Camp Wānaka

Lakeside camping at Outlet Camp Wānaka with 170 sites, cabins, yurts, dump point and pet-friendly facilities on the shores of Lake Wānaka, Otago.

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Balclutha Motor Camp

Balclutha Motor Camp

Balclutha Motor Camp in South Otago provides cabins, powered & unpowered sites with dump point. Walking distance to town centre, gateway to the Catlins Coast.

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Millers Flat Holiday Park

Millers Flat Holiday Park

Millers Flat Holiday Park in Central Otago offers cabins, powered sites and tent camping on the Clutha River, with direct access to the Clutha Gold Trail.

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Glendhu Bay Holiday Park

Glendhu Bay Holiday Park

Lakefront holiday park near Wānaka offering powered sites, tent camping and dump point. Gateway to Mt Aspiring National Park with Lake Wānaka access.

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Free campground

Free campground

Free campground in Ōtaki area with no specified facilities. Self-sufficient camping, first-come first-served. Contact local authorities to confirm details.

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The Whistling Frog Resort

The Whistling Frog Resort

The Whistling Frog Resort in the Catlins offers tent sites, caravan facilities and dump point, with on-site café, bar and hot showers for campers exploring the area.

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Camp Iona

Camp Iona

Camp Iona DOC campsite near Herbert, Otago, offers basic facilities in a peaceful rural setting with native bush, walking tracks and access to the Waianakarua River.

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Routeburn Flats Campsite

Routeburn Flats Campsite

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Taieri Mouth Holiday Camp

Taieri Mouth Holiday Camp

Taieri Mouth Holiday Camp in Otago offers beachside tent sites and caravan spaces with showers, laundry and pet-friendly facilities near Taieri Beach.

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Hampden Beach Motor Camp

Hampden Beach Motor Camp

Hampden Beach Motor Camp in Otago offers coastal camping with dump point facilities. Located on Lincoln Street, Hampden. Phone 03-439 4323 for bookings.

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Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Hampshire Holiday Parks - Queenstown Lakeview

Central Queenstown holiday park offering tent and caravan sites with dump point, near lakefront, restaurants and adventure activities on Lake Wakatipu.

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Sinclair Wetland Reserve

Sinclair Wetland Reserve

Camp at Sinclair Wetland Reserve near Waihola, a 315-hectare Ngāi Tahu-owned wetland with walking tracks, first-come sites and conservation focus.

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Cairnmuir Motor Camp

Cairnmuir Motor Camp

Cairnmuir Motor Camp in Bannockburn offers powered sites, cabins, playground and lake access near Cromwell and the Lake Dunstan Cycle Trail in Central Otago.

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Kakanui Camping

Kakanui Camping

Family-owned Kakanui Camping Ground in Otago offers tent sites, powered sites and cabins near the beach and Kakanui River with sheltered camping areas.

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Mt Aspiring Holiday Park

Mt Aspiring Holiday Park

Mt Aspiring Holiday Park offers powered and unpowered sites for tents, caravans and motorhomes with dump point, lake views and central amenities block.

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Rock bivouac

Rock bivouac

Basic rock bivouac in Otago's backcountry with shelter for 2-4 trampers. Free, no facilities, no bookings required. Experienced trampers only.

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Alexandra Tourist Park

Alexandra Tourist Park

Alexandra Tourist Park offers caravan and tent sites near the Central Otago Rail Trail, with tourist flats, motels, powered sites and modern facilities.

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Omakau Recreation Reserve Camping Ground

Omakau Recreation Reserve Camping Ground

Omakau Recreation Reserve Camping Ground in Central Otago offers camping near the Otago Central Rail Trail and historic Ophir, with day visit options available.

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Green Park Scout Camp

Green Park Scout Camp

Green Park Scout Camp in South Otago's Clutha District hosts scout groups, schools, and events. Contact operators to confirm bookings and facilities.

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Albert town campground 2

Albert town campground 2

Self-sufficient riverside campground near Wanaka with toilets, caravan and tent sites. Ideal base for Mt Aspiring National Park and local cycling tracks.

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Taylor Park Motor Camp

Taylor Park Motor Camp

Taylor Park Motor Camp in Otago provides powered and unpowered sites with toilets, showers, and laundry facilities for families and travellers exploring the region.

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Pūrākaunui Bay Campsite

Pūrākaunui Bay Campsite

DOC coastal campsite in the Catlins, Otago. Tents and caravans welcome. Toilets provided. Cliff views, surf beach access, and wildlife nearby.

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Trotters Gorge Campsite

Trotters Gorge Campsite

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Jackson Orchard

Jackson Orchard

Jackson Orchard camping site in Otago, New Zealand. Contact the operator directly to confirm facilities, fees, bookings and conditions of stay.

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Oamaru Harbour Tourist Park

Oamaru Harbour Tourist Park

Oamaru Harbour Tourist Park features 44 sites overlooking the harbour, close to the historic precinct, penguin colony and beach with powered options available.

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Homestead Campsite

Homestead Campsite

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Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

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Danseys Pass Campsite

Danseys Pass Campsite

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Mrs. Woolly's Campground

Mrs. Woolly's Campground

Mrs. Woolly's Campground in Glenorchy offers powered and tent sites with hot showers, kitchen, playground, and dump point near the lakefront and mountains.

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Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

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Shotover Top10 Holiday Park

Shotover Top10 Holiday Park

Shotover Top10 Holiday Park in Otago offers powered and unpowered sites for caravans and tents, with dump point facilities near Queenstown.

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Burton Creek Recreation Reserve

Burton Creek Recreation Reserve

Free campsite for self-contained vehicles at Burton Creek Recreation Reserve, Central Otago, with 15 spaces above Clyde Dam on the Clutha River.

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Leith Valley Touring Park

Leith Valley Touring Park

Dunedin camping and caravan park with powered sites, cabins, motels and dump point. Near botanic gardens, bush walks and city centre with free WiFi.

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Sylvan Campsite

Sylvan Campsite

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Beach Point At Walter Peak Campsite

Beach Point At Walter Peak Campsite

Free DOC campsite on Lake Wakatipu's shore near Queenstown, accessible by boat or bike. Backcountry camping with toilets, BBQ, operated by Real Journeys.

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Boundary Creek Campsite

Boundary Creek Campsite

Boundary Creek Campsite in Hāwea Conservation Park, Otago. DOC-managed site with tent and caravan spaces, toilets, near Lake Hāwea for fishing and water activities.

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Omakau

Omakau

Omakau Recreation Reserve and Camping Ground in Central Otago offers powered sites and hot showers near the Otago Central Rail Trail between Alexandra and Ranfurly.

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Tawanui Campsite

Tawanui Campsite

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Wānaka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Wānaka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Wānaka TOP 10 Holiday Park offers powered and unpowered camping with showers, toilets and drinking water. Managed by Kiwi Holiday Parks in the Southern Lakes.

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Bannockburn Domain Camping

Bannockburn Domain Camping

Bannockburn Domain Camping in Central Otago offers powered and unpowered sites for caravans and tents, with showers, drinking water and clean facilities.

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Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde

Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde

Queenstown Holiday Park Creeksyde offers powered sites for campervans and caravans 400m from town, with showers, dump point, and full facilities in garden grounds.

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Moeraki Village Holiday Park

Moeraki Village Holiday Park

Moeraki Village Holiday Park in North Otago offers motel units, cabins and camping sites near the boat harbour, beach and famous Moeraki Boulders.

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Aspiring Campsite

Aspiring Campsite

Aspiring Campsite, a backcountry DOC site outside Aspiring Hut in Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago. First-come, first-served alpine camping base.

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Moke Lake Campsite

Moke Lake Campsite

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Driftaway Queenstown Holiday Park

Driftaway Queenstown Holiday Park

Lakefront Queenstown holiday park opened 2022 with powered and non-powered sites, modern facilities, WiFi, dump point, and mountain views near Frankton Beach.

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Makarora Cafe Motor Home Park

Makarora Cafe Motor Home Park

Makarora Cafe Motor Home Park offers powered and unpowered sites for caravans and tents with drinking water, showers and toilets in Otago's upper region.

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Racecourse Parking

Racecourse Parking

Racecourse Parking in Otago provides unpowered sites for self-contained campervans at a working racecourse. Pets welcome; confirm details with operator.

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Keswick Park Camping Ground

Keswick Park Camping Ground

Keswick Park Camping Ground in Pounawea, Catlins, offers family camping with dump point facilities. Managed by Maryna Russell near Owaka, South Otago.

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Arrowtown Holiday Park

Arrowtown Holiday Park

Arrowtown Holiday Park offers powered sites, tent pitches, dump point, showers and toilets near Queenstown. Managed by Hampshire Holiday Parks.

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Albert Town Campground

Albert Town Campground

Albert Town Campground offers riverside camping near Wanaka with caravan and tent sites, toilets, and easy access to Mount Aspiring National Park and local trails.

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Burton Creek Recreation Reserve

Burton Creek Recreation Reserve

Free riverside camping for self-contained vehicles at Burton Creek Recreation Reserve, Central Otago. Fifteen spaces, three-night maximum stay near Clyde Dam.

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Rum Currie's Hut

Rum Currie's Hut

Rum Currie's Hut near Gibbston accommodates tents and RVs. Contact the operator to confirm facilities, fees and booking details for this Otago campsite.

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Perfect camping spot

Perfect camping spot

Perfect Camping Spot in OTA, New Zealand. Contact the operator directly to confirm facilities, fees, booking details and current access conditions before visiting.

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Kaitangata Riverside Motor Park

Kaitangata Riverside Motor Park

Kaitangata Riverside Motor Park in Otago offers riverside camping with dump point, EV charging, cabins, tent sites, and access to local attractions near Clutha River.

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MYHUB Holiday Parks Dunedin

MYHUB Holiday Parks Dunedin

MYHUB Holiday Parks Dunedin provides caravan sites with dump point facilities in Otago, offering practical amenities for self-contained travellers touring the region.

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Middlemarch Holiday Park

Middlemarch Holiday Park

Middlemarch Holiday Park in Central Otago offers powered and unpowered sites for caravans and tents, with dump station, laundry, and kitchen facilities near the Rail Trail.

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Camp Armstrong

Camp Armstrong

Camp Armstrong (Flaxes Retreat) is a riverside camping and cabin venue in Otago, serving groups since the 1960s on Palmerston-Dunback Road.

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Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Dunedin Holiday Park & Motels

Large Otago holiday park near St Kilda Beach with 65 powered sites, tent areas, modern facilities and easy access to Dunedin city centre and coastal attractions.

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Herbert Forest Camping Ground

Herbert Forest Camping Ground

Pet-friendly camping ground near Herbert Forest in Coastal Otago, with secluded sites, river access, dump point, hot showers and native birdlife on 15 acres.

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The Camp

The Camp

The Camp at Lake Hawea offers authentic Kiwi camping since 1971 with powered sites, tent areas, full facilities and Qualmark Gold sustainable accreditation.

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Luggate Cricket Club Camping Ground

Luggate Cricket Club Camping Ground

Luggate Cricket Club Camping Ground provides powered and unpowered sites with showers, toilets and dump point between Wanaka and Cromwell in Central Otago.

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Spot for a tent

Spot for a tent

Basic tent camping site in OTA, New Zealand. Minimal facilities recorded—contact operator to confirm access, fees and amenities before your visit.

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Macetown Campsite

Macetown Campsite

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Kaka Point Camping Ground

Kaka Point Camping Ground

Family-owned Kaka Point campsite surrounded by native forest near the Catlins, with powered and non-powered sites, cabins, dump point, and free hot showers.

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Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park

Oamaru TOP 10 Holiday Park in Otago offers powered and unpowered sites, modern amenities, mini golf, playground and spa pools beside the historic public gardens.

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Young Fork

Young Fork

Young Fork campsite in OTA, New Zealand. Contact local tourism services for current details on facilities, access and booking information.

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Waikouaiti Beach Motor Camp

Waikouaiti Beach Motor Camp

Waikouaiti Beach Motor Camp near Dunedin offers powered and non-powered sites, cabins, dump point and beach access. Located 35 minutes north of the city.

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Glencoe Campsite

Glencoe Campsite

Glencoe Campsite in Coastal Otago offers sheltered camping in native forest with river access, walking tracks, and standard DOC facilities for tents and caravans.

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Makarora Camping

Makarora Camping

Makarora Camping in Otago offers access to Mount Aspiring National Park tramping, river valleys and mountain scenery near State Highway 6 north of Wānaka.

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Naseby Holiday Park

Naseby Holiday Park

Naseby Holiday Park in Central Otago features powered sites, cabins and cottages on 17 acres near Naseby Forest, with dump point and modern amenities.

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Skippers Campsite

Skippers Campsite

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Ranfurly Holiday Park

Ranfurly Holiday Park

Ranfurly Holiday Park in Central Otago offers campsites, cabins and motels with dump point, playground and access to the Otago Rail Trail and Maniototo attractions.

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All Day Beach

All Day Beach

Self-contained freedom camping at All Day Bay near Oamaru, Coastal Otago. Beachfront unpowered sites, 3-night maximum stay, managed by Waitaki District Council.

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Pinders Pond

Pinders Pond

Free camping at Pinders Pond Reserve near Roxburgh. Historic dredge hole with swimming, picnicking, and minimal facilities. Pets welcome, no fires permitted.

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Wingatui Racecourse Mosgiel

Wingatui Racecourse Mosgiel

Wingatui Racecourse Mosgiel camping in Otago. Contact the racecourse directly to confirm facilities, availability and booking details for campers.

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Service Hub for SC-Vehicles

Service Hub for SC-Vehicles

Service hub in OTA region for certified self-contained vehicles. Contact operator to confirm available facilities, fees and services for your campervan stay.

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Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite

Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite

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Kingston Top 10 Holiday Park

Kingston Top 10 Holiday Park

Kingston TOP 10 Holiday Park at Lake Wakatipu's southern end offers powered/unpowered sites, dump point, showers & toilets, 40min from Queenstown.

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Newhaven Holiday Park

Newhaven Holiday Park

Newhaven Holiday Park at Surat Bay in the Catlins offers powered and unpowered tent sites, caravan sites, and waterfront camping near Owaka, Otago.

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Skippers Freedom Campground

Skippers Freedom Campground

DOC-managed freedom campground in Skippers, Otago, restricted to self-contained vehicles. Set among historic gold-mining features with mountain biking and tramping access.

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The Jardines

The Jardines

The Jardines campsite in OTA, New Zealand. Contact the operator to confirm facilities, fees and booking details before your visit.

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