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Lake Tekapo Holiday Park
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Lake Tekapo Holiday Park is on the edge of town with a stunning view over the lake. With excellent facilities, this is the best option for exploring the area.
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Lake Wardell
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Lake Wardell is a large reserve surrounding the lake where freedom camping is allowed for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Hot Tubs Omarama
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Hot Tubs Omarama provide a super luxurious suites of saunas and outdoor spas with magnificent views of the mountains. Self-contained motor caravanners can stay overnight.
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Valley Brewery Cafe
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The Valley Brewing Company is a boutique brewery with a really nice cafe, and a parking area set aside for self-contained motor caravanners to stay overnight.
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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park
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Lake Ruataniwha Holiday Park is a large sprawling campsite, with excellent facilities, and well back from the main road.
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Aoraki Mt Cook
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Aoraki Mt Cook is a tourist destination offering a nice cafe, and stunning views of Mt Cook. There is only very limited motorhome parking and you can't stay overnight.
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Waitaki River Motorcamp
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Waitaki River Motorcamp in the southern most campsite in Canterbury. Located in Glenarvy, close to the Waitaki river, it has excellent facilities.
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Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park
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The Geraldine Top 10 Holiday Park provides quality facilities for motor caravanners in the centre of town.
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Fairlie Holiday Park
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The Fairlie Holiday Park is on the outskirts of the town and offers spacious, on grass and sealed powered sites and good facilities.
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Lake Ohau Freedom Camping
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There is a lakefront reserve just off the main Ohau road where self-contained motor caravanners can freedom camp.
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Lake Pukaki Campervan Reserve
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There is a large reserve right on the lakefront that the Mackenzie District Council has made available for freedom camping. There a clean long drop toilets available.
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Pukaki Power Station
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The Tekapo B Power Station has a large paved area as well as grass reserve where self-contained motor caravanners can freedom camp.
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High Country Salmon
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High Country Salmon offers visitors the opportunity to purchase salmon, feed the fish, relax and take in the beautiful scenery.
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Ohau C Canal Park
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Ohau C Canal Park is a large campsite overlooking the lake at the entrance to the canal.
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Omarama Top 10
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Omarama Top 10 is close to the Omarama town centre and offers a luxurious holiday park experience. It's a good base for exploring the area.
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Timaru Town & Country Club
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The Timaru Town & Country Club offers overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners. Parking is behind the club sheltered from the main road and next to a golf course.
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Caroline Bay
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Caroline Bay is a choice location right on the harbour adjacent to the Timaru Port. It's a safe park setting and available for overnight parking for self contained motor caravanners
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Tinwald PDS
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There is a Public Dump Station within the Tinwald Domain, close by the holiday park. It's also a very pleasant location to stop for a break. There is a lake nearby where you can feed the ducks and swans, or just go for a walk in the reserve.
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Ashburton Golf Club
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The Ashburton Golf Club provides for overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners, It's close to Mt Hutt township. You can pay for a round of golf at the Pro Shop
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Ashburton PDS
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There is a public dump station in East Street, Ashburton, opposite the Mobil Service Station
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Pleasant Point Domain
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Pleasant Point Domain is a large campground adjacent to a community sports ground.
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Mt Cook Alpine Salmon
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Mt Cook Alpine Salmon also acts as the local information centre. There is a large sealed carpark and a specialty shop for local salmon.
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Lake Middleton - DOC
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The DOC camping area at Lake Middleton is spread over a large grassed area with direct access to the lake. This is a great location for water based activities or for just chilling out.
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Twizel Holiday Park
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Twizel Holiday Park is a comfortable campsite close to the town centre. Parking is on grass on spacious grounds.
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Lake Ruataniwha Reserve
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Lake Ruataniwha Reserve allows freedom camping in a small designated area overlooking the lake.
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The Pines Reserve
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The Pines Reserve is right on the lakefront on the eastern side of Lake Pukaki. Freedom camping is allowed for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Twizel Motorhome Parking
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Twizel Motorhome Parking is a parking area set aside for long vehicles. It's next to the 4 Square supermarket, and a short walk from the cafes and Super Liquor if you want to top up on wine and beer.
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Ahuriri Bridge DOC Campsite
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The Ahuriri Bridge DOC Campsite provides a very large on grass parking area alongside the Ahuriri river. Facilities are basic and limited and the ground is fairly uneven.
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Omarama PDS
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Omarama provide a public dump station as you enter the town from the east along SH83. It's well designed, with room for two motorhomes and also offer drinking water.
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Sailors Cutting Campsite
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Sailors Cutting Campsite is a very large budget campsite on the banks of Lake Benmore.
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Ahuriri Motel
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Ahuriri Motel also provides campground facilities for motor caravanners.
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Kurow Holiday Park
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Kurow Holiday Park is a large campsite on the banks of the Waitaki river. It is very much a typical 'Kiwi' camping ground, with basic facilities that are well maintained.
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Lake Benmore Holiday Park
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Lake Benmore Holiday Park is a really nice holiday park across the road from Lake Benmore. The powered sites have their own private shower and toilet chalet.
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Waimate Golf Club
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Waimate Golf Club provides overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners for a maximum of two nights.
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Geraldine Golf Club
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Geraldine Golf Club offers overnight parking to self-contained motor caravanners for a small fee.
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Washdyke Timaru PDS
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There an excellent public dump station at the Washdyke Timaru PDS at the Allied Truck Stop site.
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Glenavy Reserve
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Glenavy Reserve is just off SH 1 before the southern border of Canterbury with Otago. It's a nice location to take a break, or even to overnight if self-contained.
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Timaru Pak n Save
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The Timaru Pak n Save is the best location to top up your grocery supplies while travelling. There is plenty of room for large vans.
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Timaru Top 10
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The Timaru Top 10 Holiday Park is located in the centre of Timaru, and offers excellent holiday park facilities within walking distance of the shops.
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Temuka Holiday Park
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Temuka Holiday Park is located in a town that is famous for its pottery. But it also has a magnificent reserve that is used for sporting activities, and is also home to a very good holiday park.
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Rakaia River Holiday Park
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The Rakaia River Holiday Park is a large, modern campsite with excellent facilities, and is well placed for accessing the river during the fishing competitions.
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Rakaia Cafe and PDS
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The northern entrance to Rakaia features a giant salmon set in a reserve that include public toilets and a PDS, with a cafe opposite.
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South Rakia Hutts
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South Rakia Hutts is a small beachside community where motor caravanners can freedom camp in the local reserve for a $5 per night donation.
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O'Neils Reserve
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O'Neils Reserve is a large grass reserve alongside a river where freedom camping is allowed for self-contained motor caravanners.
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St Patricks Church
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St Patricks church in Burkes Pass is the oldest church in New Zealand, and self contained motor caravanners can park overnight on the property.
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Gladstone Grand Hotel
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The Gladstone Grand Hotel has a public dump station and offers camper van sites for motor caravanners.
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Lindis Pass North Rest Area
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There is a small rest area just north of the Lindis Pass that is a suitable place to stop for a break, or even to overnight if you are self-contained.
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Tekapo PDS
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There is a public dump station in Tekapo that is available for motor caravanners to use.
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Domain Rd PDS
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There is a new public dump station on the corner of Domain Rd and Simpson Lane.
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McGregor Camp
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McGregor Camp provides basic facilities in a stunning location on the shores of Lake Alexandrina. If a peaceful environment, with no mobile phone coverage is what you're looking for, this is a great location.
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Parsons Rock Campsite
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Parsons Rock Campsite is a large sprawling campsite on the banks of Lake Aviemore. The campsite is divided into two sections on either side of the entrance from the road.
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Victoria Park PDS
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Waimate has a public dump station alongside Victoria Park. Drinking water is also available.
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Victoria Park Campground
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The Victoria Park Campground in Waimate is run by the local council and provides clean, but basic, facilities for motor caravanners.
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Knottingley Park Motor Camp
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Knottingley Park Motor Camp is in a quiet location on the outskirts of Waimate.
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Timaru Golf Club
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The Timaru Golf Club provides overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners for a maximum of 2 nights. A charge applies if not playing golf to be paid into green fees box.
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Hinds Rest Area
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There is off road parking at the Hinds River rest area where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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Arundel Bridge Reserve
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The Arundel Bridge Reserve provides a large parking area where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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Culverden Domain Camping Ground
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Culverden Domain has a small area set aside for powered site, and some basic facilities
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Taieri Mouth Rd Rest Area
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The long drive down Taieri Mouth Rd has a number of beach-front Rest Areas where you can stop for a break, or even overnight if self-contained.
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Glenmark Motorcamp
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Glenmark Holiday Park is a small campsite just off the main road south of Timaru. Very comfortable, in a pleasant rural location, surrounded by farmland.
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Orari River Mouth
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The Orari River Mouth is in a dramatic location looking out over the coast and with access to the Orari river for fishing. Overnight parking is allowed for self-contained vans, and there is a long-drop toilet.
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Coronation Holiday Park
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Coronation Holiday Park is is located in central Ashburton and offers clean, modern campsite facilities.
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Winchester Bridge
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The Winchester Bridge Domain includes a secluded area where self-contained motor caravanners can park for free overnight in a reserve setting amongst mature trees.
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Tinwald Domain and Holiday Park
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Tinwald Domain is a large reserve centred around a lake and next door to the Tinwald Golf Course. The holiday park is right in the domain.
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Grumpys Retreat
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Grumpys Retreat 'n' Holiday Park is about 6 km north of Geraldine on highway 79. Excellent facilities, including a tennis court, in a country environment.
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Lakeside Domain
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Lakeside Domain is a large public reserve near the mouth of Lake Ellsmere, just a short drive from Christchurch.
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Rakaia Huts Camping Ground
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Rakaia Huts Camping Ground is located at the mouth of the Rakaia river and offers a large, grassed camping area, and access to the river for the salmon fishing competitions.
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Twizel PDS
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Twizel has a public dump in Ruataniwha Street.
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The Club - Twizel
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The Combined Services Club in Twizel provides overnight parking in town for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Omarama Golf Club
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Omarama Golf Club has a large parking area where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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Waimate Town & Country
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Waimate Town & Country Club allows overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners. They also have a nice restaurant if you want to take a break from cooking.
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Kakahu State Forest Rest Area
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The Kakahu State Forest Rest Area has a large off road carpark where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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Geraldine PDS
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There is a public dump station in Hislop Street for motor caravanners to use.
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St Andrews Domain
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St Andrews Domain is a large grass campsite with basic facilities off the main road just south of St Andrews town.
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Masonic Lodge
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The Art Deco Masonic Lodge just south of St Andrews is an iconic building where you can book in for a meal, and also park overnight if self contained.
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Timaru BP PDS
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Timaru BP Connect provides a public dump station for motor caravananers to use, as well as the normal diesel and shopping facilities.
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South Canterbury RSA
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The South Canterbury RSA offers free overnight parking and excellent value evening meals right in the Timaru town centre. Please register at the bar if you are planning to stay overnight.
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Winchester Motorcamp
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Winchester Motorcamp is a basic campsite run by the trust and funded by the local council. It is very spacious and inexpensive.
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Milford Huts
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Milford Huts is a free parking site near the coast at the mouth of the Opihi river. There is a small public toilet, and parking is available within the large grass area.
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Ashburton RSA
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Ashburton RSA offers evening meals and free overnight parking, and is right next door to a Countdown supermarket.
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Albury Tavern
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Albury Tavern offers overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Patiti Point
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Patiti Point is a small parking area with access to the beach where free overnight parking is allowed for self-contained motor caravans
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Southbridge Hotel
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Southbridge Hotel is the meeting place for the salmon fishing competitions, and offers free overnight parking in their off-road carpark.
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Galletys Road
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Galletys Road Beach Access was not a particularly attractive pebble beach, and with only marginal overnight parking available.
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Rakaia River Bridge
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Rakaia River Bridge rest area is a long parking area just off the main road, with state highway on one side and the railway on the other.
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Waihao Box
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The Waihao Box reserve is closed - road access via Bradshaws Rd is blocked when a storm washed away the bridge over the Waihao river.
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Winchester Hanging Rock
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Winchester Hanging Rock Reserve was in complete disrepair when we visited - not somewhere to visit or stay
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