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    Lumsden Parking Area

    Lumsden Parking Area

    Free CampsitesSouthland, Southland New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Aug 30, 2026
    Positive

    Very well set up for freedom campers (self contained and non-self contained), toilets were clean and washing up station was very helpful, close to multiple cafes and a Four Square and felt very safe. We ended up staying 2 nights as it was so ideal

    Anonymous
    Aug 20, 2026
    Positive

    Great place to stay! Clean washrooms and a clean place to do your dishes, also a good spot for dumping and refilling your water! You can tell the town wants freedom campers to come and they’ve put in the work to make it worth it!

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    Anonymous
    Aug 14, 2026
    Positive

    Within a 50-meter radius, you'll find everything you need at this campground. There are plenty of pitches (for both self-contained and non-self-contained vehicles). Trash cans, a dump station, fresh water, and toilets are available. A supermarket (Four Square) is located opposite the campground, and there's even a café right in front of it.

    Anonymous
    May 30, 2026
    Positive

    Plenty of space. Close to the main road but no traffic at night. Clean flushing with sink and mirrors. Sink to wash dishes, water tap tables and public shower nearby. In a train museum.

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    Anonymous
    May 22, 2026
    Positive

    Best free campground in New Zealand (at least in our 3 months experience). Plenty of space, good flush toilets open also at night, free wifi from the library, amazing historical trains, silence at night (we slept here one Saturday night)

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    Alexandra
    May 15, 2026
    Positive

    It was great! Plenty of space for campers, several clean toilets, and other facilities like a sink for washing dishes. The cell phone reception is good. Although it's in a village in full view of everyone, we felt safe. The wastewater disposal facilities were easy to use. However, we had some difficulty using the drinking water connection because we didn't have the right fitting for our water hose.

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    Anonymous
    May 8, 2026
    Positive

    Such a welcome stop for the night, all facilities are clean, great undercover tables and facilities on a very wet night for campers that are not self contained, the most amazing meal, drinks and conversation at the old railway Hotel Run by the most passionate family members, great service, big shout out to Jaxson behind the bar, the Hotel has a bright future and is in good hands with your enthusiasm.

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    Anonymous
    May 7, 2026
    Positive

    Plenty of parking & clean toilets. Highly recommend getting a curry from the place opposite

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    Cedric
    Apr 28, 2026
    Positive

    Personnal belongings had being found this day (28th april) on the carpark, it has been drop off in the police station.

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    Anonymous
    Apr 24, 2026
    Positive

    Great freedom campsite (toilets, sinks, etc.) with plenty of spaces available. Try the Indian restaurant across the road—the food is amazing!

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