Whitecliffs Domain Freedom Camp (Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand)

Whitecliffs Domain Freedom Camp is managed by Selwyn Council and you can camp here for free in either recreational vehicles or tents as you don't have to have a certified self-contained vehicle. I stayed in March 2023, which was autumn, when the leaves were turning golden.
As stated in the video, camping is only allowed over the summer season which runs from about late October through to end of March or April, depending on the weather in the region (if rainfall is heavy, they'll close the park).
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I'm a Kiwi travelling around New Zealand in my used caravan, making informative videos about the campsites I've visited. The reviews are about DOC campsites, freedom parks, campgrounds and holiday parks.
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[@caravanlifenz]

I also was going to say there were no sandflies or mosquitoes around this river or the campsite area. Some campsites in NZ have sandflies near the rivers, but this park doesn't.

[@G.J..Journeys]

Looks a nice Campsite in a lovely location 👍

[@caravanlifenz]

It's a sweet little campsite and it's good for those travelling with a dog, since most of the DOC campsites ban dogs, but they're allowed at Whitecliffs.

[@fionalewis3121]

We used to come here when I was a child, loved it.

[@caravanlifenz]

It was very popular in 1980s when The Whitecliffs Family Music Festival was held out there.

[@DAYCO_RITCHIE]

You have a very nice soothing voice. Ive been to a few of the spots you have and great learn about some of the spots I will be going to in advance. Good way to avoid disappointments when rocking up to a new place only to find its not what I had imaged it would be. Thanks for the videos keep up the great work.

[@caravanlifenz]

Thank you 🥰 I tutor maths for a job, and I think having a calm, patient voice is important to avoid maths anxiety in students. I love that Whitecliffs location with its beautiful fields. The only downside is that it's an internet dead zone so I can't work there 😱

[@brianna56ism]

Welcome back. Look forward to more videos from you. Team Kawerau

[@caravanlifenz]

Thanks so much, Brianna. I went to Brisbane for 6 months to escape the cold in the South Island over winter, but I got sick of Brisbane a few weeks ago and came back to NZ :)

[@fionalewis3121]

The ice creams are good at Glentunnel, we had one about 8 months ago, so July 2023

[@caravanlifenz]

Which type of ice cream did you get? I normally only get that sort of thing from the big supermarkets now because prices have gotten so high.

[@fionalewis3121]

I can't even remember the flavour now, I certainly remember the experience though, it was the day we walked the Rakaia river walk. It was a reward and we only just got there on time before they closed.@@caravanlifenz