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    Waikawa Recreation Reserve

    Free CampsitesSouthland, Southland New Zealand πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

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    Waikawa Recreation Reserve

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    Larne St,Waikawa
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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Sep 10, 2026
    Positive

    huge space, clean toilets next to it, lake views I have phone signal

    Anonymous
    Aug 6, 2026
    Positive

    Nice Spot for one Night. Clean Toilets and nice view on the lake!

    Anonymous
    Jul 7, 2026
    Positive

    Really clean toilets, and a nice view of the lake. Definitely one of the nicer freedom camping sites we’ve stopped at!

    Anonymous
    May 24, 2026
    Positive

    Just a carpark but enough space for a few campers even arriving late(stayed there in may, dont know about summer), actual flush toilets

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    Alexandra
    May 15, 2026
    Positive

    Plenty of space for several campers. Clean restrooms. Cell signal was available on one of our phones, but not the other.

    Anonymous
    May 14, 2026
    Positive

    A few seats on the carpet about (20 vehicles) with very clean toilets nearby. We arrived around 7:30 there were still seats

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    Hazell
    May 12, 2026
    Positive

    Great free little spot. Toilets clean and working fine (flush toilets), no sink though so bring hand sanitizer! No signal at this location. Tonnes of space (out of season) and would recommend checking out the little info and museum across the road!

    Anonymous
    May 7, 2026
    Positive

    This is a large parking lot close to the water. It was quiet at night, only a few ducks talking to each other. Toilets were clean, no running water though. Lots of space. Close to Curio Bay. I arrived after checking out the penguins at Curio Bay at sunset and there were only 3 other cars when I arrived.

    Anonymous
    Apr 22, 2026
    Positive

    Toilets seem to be working again (+ clean) so think that may be outdated. Lovely spot

    Anonymous
    Mar 11, 2026
    Neutral

    Might be a flux but we showed up at 20:50 after waiting to see some elusive penguins and the car park was pretty full. 5-6 campers parked sideways taking up a lot of space kinda ruined it for those showing up later