Be careful, yesterday I was parked there, I was inside the camper when I heard a very loud bang. When I looked outside, I noticed two young males hiding and running away from the area. The rear hatch window had shattered. This happened around 18:30, it was quite dark and there was very little lighting, only a few dim street lights.

Not one specific location of parking, but car parks & several designated camper bays along Marine Parade. Several toilet locations nearby & $3 showers up the road at QEII Rec centre!

Hi Freedom Campers. I have read your reviews. As a resident of Broadpark Road. You have miss read the councils rules. There are in fact 38 spaces you can park in. And there are 20 carparks you are Not permitted to park in. These 20 parks have NO STOPPING BETWEEN 10.00pm - 7.00am. Please be considerate to the residents and observe these rules.

Head towards Thompson Park. Overnight stay without services. Near the park, there are signs on the parking strips indicating the camping zone.

Good spot, but make sure to drive further down the road to Thomson Park where the signs are for free camping. There are turn out lanes. Close to a Woolworths and affordable diesel

The spaces are along the sidewalk. We spoke to the ranger who came to see us the same evening we parked. You are perfectly entitled to sleep here while self-contained. He kindly explained the rules for freedom camping in Christchurch. There's an old man who likes to come around handing out leaflets with the so-called rules. Don't pay him any attention; he'll just tell you that you're not allowed to be there. If you are respectful, freedom camping is permitted.

Great spot to dump near Christchurch. It was clogged before we got there which sucked but generally a clean area.

You're parked on the shoulder of a busy road during the day. Right by the sea, next to a residential area. Take your trash with you and do some shopping beforehand. OK for one night.

The parade is busier at night than I expected but all okay. Toilets a bit rough but not the worst. The beach is great. Inspector came around 7.30 to check green certs.

Check Christchurch council website for accurate overnight parking options. We parked opposite Waimairi beach playground. 20 spaces, toilet block, beach shower (cold) and drinking water. Warden came by at 7:30pm to check green stickers on all vans.