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Gunn's Bush

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Gunn's Bush

This is a Waimate District Council designated freedom camping area for self-contained vehicles only. For more information pop into the Waimate Visitor Centre. Have a good one!

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Waimate District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Timaru

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.6656927396282

170.970554256439

Latitude
-44.6656927396282
Longitude
170.970554256439
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

Free Camping

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 2 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

2 nights

You may stay up to two nights in a row.

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

First Come, First Served

Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.

Dogs

  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed

The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.

Dogs must be kept under control at all times.

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Reviews

    ✓ Peaceful seclusion

    ✓ Nice walking track

    ✓ Seats along track

    𐄂 No facilities available

    𐄂 No signs for campers

    • Magic spot at the start of the Gunns Bush Track.
    • Very nice, clean, and quiet wee place.
    • Nice wee park spot at start of track.
    • A good spot for a one night stopover.
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  • 3.5/5

    Nice wee park spot at start of track.

    No facilities but does have reception. Lovely walk reasonably easy track we'll maintained awesome birdlife

    Reviewed 2 months ago

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    moondancer

  • 4.0/5

    This is a great spot if you're fully self-contained - there are no signs here though.

    One of the earlier reviews must be for the Bush Camp which is a large facility back down the road from this freedom camping spot. There is really is nothing here really, other than peaceful seclusion, especially if it's only you (as it was for us). We stayed in the first carpark/ turning circle, leaving the one by the tracks entrance clear, partly because it wasn't as flat.

    The walking track was nice, with a few seats early on. Nothing to see though, but still a nice loop track.

    I imagine in wet weather it might get quite muddy here.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Tony

  • 3.0/5

    A good spot for a one night stopover.

    Secluded and isolated with no facilities. A walking track through bush with limited views (we did not do the full track). Probably not worth the drive out there unless you are passing by in any case.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

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    Riaan

  • 5.0/5

    Magic spot at the start of the Gunns Bush Track.

    Peaceful. Only 15 mins from Waimate turn off.

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

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    Mel

  • 5.0/5

    Very nice, clean, and quiet wee place.

    Not too far off the highway, but is better than staying on the side of the highway. There were very few bugs here as well. There is absolutely nothing at this site, other than a place to park, so would recommend for one night stay.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Lennon

  • 4.0/5

    Not too far off the main road, a beautiful small free campsite at the start of the 4.1km Gunns Bush track.

    We were the only overnighters. There a is no toilets or water but a lovely walk along side a beautiful creek to finish off a day of travel. If you stay make sure to leave it spotless, which just the way we found it.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

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    Katherine

  • 4.0/5

    Hot showers, nice kitchen and dining area, unfortunately lots of sandflies.

    Reviewed almost 13 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
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    Judith