Camp on spacious grassy lawns with a border of trees in this basic domain
style campground. The three unisex showers are generously sized and toilets
are basic but clean, while the small kitchen/dining is cosy and has modern
appliances. There are two laundries with auto washing machines, and a large
common room available with TV and some seating. Gary and Roslyn have
taken over the lease of this camp and have plans for upgrades. A modest little
stopover at $14 for two people for a tent site, or $16 with power, and extra
adult is $5, children 5-16 years are $3, under five are free. Minimum charges
apply.

Facilities

• 39 powered sites
• Town supply water
• Kitchen / dining hall
• Laundry
• Showers
• Toilets
• Children's play equipment
• Tennis courts and swimming pool nearby

This camp is on the outskirts of Winton and edges the Winton Golf Course.
There are endless tent sites and six power sites on grass/gravel stands, campers may use the club facilities which include lovely old fashioned but clean toilets, a shower, but no kitchen. There is, however, a washing machine. If the caretaker isn’t around, there is an honesty box for fees, $20 powered, $15 unpowered per site per night. Showers are available for $2.

  With its large and spacious grounds, the pine trees that surround it, and the
many shade trees, this campground has a peacefulness about it.  Only half
an hour from Christchurch, you don't have to go far to get away. As you
drive through the camp on the sealed roads, the funky wooden people signs
will help you navigate your way around the masses of campsites amongst
large trees. Tidy, clean ablution blocks are scattered throughout the camp, all
have disability facilities. There are two clean and tidy kitchens, one featuring
a recycled timber bench top, there is also covered outside dining provided.
Auto machines and dryers are available in the laundries and a dump station
is available. Children will enjoy the adventure playgrounds, the room to bike
around, and swimming at the safe beach just over the dunes. Jan Reid is your
friendly host. Power sites $34 for two adulst, $7 for a child, unpowered sites
$15 for an adult, $7 for a child.

This is now the Workotel Riccarton.

Although this is in pine tree country, the camp is on an open paddock with
only an occasional tree for shade. Badly in need of an upgrade, It is a quiet
rural situation with 12 power sites and plenty of room for tents. There is a
homely kitchen with a mini dining area and all appliances, plus cooking and
eating utensils. The few showers are roomy and cost $2, and a small laundry
houses an auto washing machine. The toilets (a public facility) are separate and
not very clean. There are two adjacent hard tennis courts and a bowling green,
with a golf course nearby. Lynley Wright is the caretaker. Tent sites are $8 per
person or with power they are $12 per person, children under 13 years are
$6. Dogs permitted, must be on a lead at all times.

Take the winding 9km drive through the hills to Wainui, it is worth it. Register
at the main office, then take the second gate on your right, this area is set aside
for casual campers: the main part of the camp is for organized groups. Here
there is a pleasant tenting area surrounded by trees with some sites on the
riverbank, where you can listen to the birds singing and the crickets chirping. It
is serviced by a small number of facilities and a kitchen. There are three levels
of camping and three power sites - you may need a long lead. Tent sites from
$15 per adult plus extra $10 per site for power (min charge $20 per site). The
manager is Mike Linton.