Campsite Directory
We know that it can be a real mission trying to find and organise camps for your youth group, so we have done the first step for you and collated information about a whole pile of camp facilities in the Canterbury region. If you have ideas of locations that we have missed then please email us so we can add it to the list. Happy Camping!
Living Springs
Location: Bamfords Road, Allandale, Governors Bay
Distance from Christchurch: 18km from Christchurch
Capacity: 150+
Activities: BMX Track, Tennis Courts, Go-Carts, Horses, Adventure Play grounds, Trampolines, Volleyball, Mini Golf, Sailing, Rock climbing, Abseiling, Swimming, Tenting, Canoeing, Rifle Shooting
Website: www.livingsprings.co.nz
Contact: 03 329 9788
Blue Skies
Location: Kaiapoi
Distance from Christchurch: 20km
Capacity: Halls, Bunkrooms and Camp Sites
Activities: Abseiling Tower, Rock Climbing Wall, Swimming Pool
Website: www.blueskies.org.nz
Contact: 03 327 8007
Glenroy Lodge
Location: Glenroy
Distance from Christchurch: 72km West from Christchurch
Capacity: Bunks for 50, also has caravan points, camp sites
Activities: River, Large Outdoor Area
Website: www.glenroylodge.co.nz
Contact: 03 379 5996 , info@glenroylodge.co.nz
Glentui Meadows – Camp and Conference Centre
Location: Glentui Bush Road
Distance from Christchurch: 15km from Oxford
Capacity: Sleeps up to 120
Activities: Swimming pool, walks/tramps, orienteering, Archery
Website: www.glentui.co.nz
Contact: 03 312 1165, meadows@glentui.co.nz
Lake Lyndon Lodge (Pathfinder Lodge)
Location: Shores of Lake Lyndon
Distance from Christchurch: 90km from Christchurch
Capacity:
Activities: Skiing, Hiking and Water Activities
Website: http://www.lakelyndonlodge.org.nz/
Contact: Earl Hasse – 03 352 0348, bookings@lakelyndonlodge.org.nz
Seventh Day Adventist Church, PO Box 25083, Christchurch
Mt Hutt Retreat
Location: Mt Hutt
Distance from Christchurch: 15km from Methven
Capacity: 100 Beds
Activities: Abseiling, Archery, Mountain Bikes, Waterslide, Bush walks
Website: www.mthuttretreat.co.nz
Contact: 03 302 8599, enquiries@mthuttretreat.co.nz
Okains Bay Beach Reserve & Camping Ground
Location: Okains Bay, Banks Peninsula
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity: Camp grounds
Activities:Seaside Activities, Kitchen with full cooking facilities
Website: http://www.okainsbaycamp.co.nz
Contact: 03 304 8789, office@okainsbaycamp.co.nz
Orton Bradley Park
Location: Charteris Bay, Banks Peninsula
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity: School house available for sleeping accommodation
Activities: Horse Treks, Sea Activities, Good Walks
Cost Range:
Website: www.ortonbradley.co.nz
Contact: Park Manager – 03 329 4730
Kakariki Camps
Location: Staveley
Distance from Christchurch: 90 mins from Christchurch
Capacity: Up to 80 people
Activities: Archery, Stream Study, Mindfulness, Team Building
Website: https://www.kakarikicamps.co.nz
Contact: 021 995517, kiaora@kakarikicamps.co.nz
Spencer Park
Location: North of Christchurch, by the beach.
Distance from Christchurch: 14km North of Christchurch
Capacity: Accommodation for 48
Activities: Large Field, Flying Fox, Adrenaline Forest across the road
Website: www.spencerbeachholidaypark.co.nz
Contact: 03 329 8721, office@spencerbeachholidaypark.ccc.govt.nz
Ashley Gorge Motor Park and Cabins
Location: Glentui Road, Oxford
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity: Converted Schools into bunkhouse
Activities: River, forest walks, kayaking, fishing
Website: www.ashleygorgeholidaypark.co.nz
Contact: 03 312 4099, info@ashleygorgeholidaypark.co.nz
Flock Hill Lodge
Location: Towards Arthurs Pass
Distance from Christchurch: 110km from Christchurch
Capacity: Accommodation for 36
Activities: Games room, TV, High Country Station Activities, Skiing, Boating, Fishing
Website: www.flockhill.co.nz
Contact: 03 318 8196, mail@flockhill.co.nz
Hanmer Springs Forest Camp
Location: Hanmer Springs
Distance from Christchurch: 3km East of Hanmer Springs
Capacity: Accommodation for 120
Activities: Forest Walks and Hot Pools
Website: www.hanmerforestcamp.co.nz
Contact: 03 315 7202, reservations@hanmerforestcamp.co.nz
PO Box 41, Hanmer Springs
Journeys End Camp
Location: North Loburn
Distance from Christchurch: 50km North of Christchurch
Capacity: Accommodation for 60+
Activities: Hall, Bush Walks
Website:
Contact: 327-7841, harknessab@xtra.co.nz
11 Merton Place, Bryndwr
Woodend Christian Camp
Location: Woodend
Distance from Christchurch: 1.2km from Woodend
Capacity: Accommodation for 150
Activities: Near the Beach, Mini Golf, Climbing Wall, Flying Fox, Volleyball, Aero Jump, Rifle Shooting, Archery, Dodgeball, Go Kart, Orienteering, Trampolines, Waterslide
Website: www.woodendcamp.co.nz
Contact: 03 312 7149
Wainui Camp (YMCA)
Location: Wainui Valley Road, Akaroa, RD
Distance from Christchurch: 80km from Christchurch
Capacity: Accommodation for 150+
Activities: Adventure Play Ground, Beach Activities, Fishing
Website: www.ymcachch.org.nz/wainui/
Contact: 03 304 8460, wainui@ymcachch.org.nz
Lakeland Park
Location: Kelvin Heights Peninsula, Queenstown
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity:
Activities: Archery, Soccer nets, Orienteering Course, Kayaking, Swimming, Walking, Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Boating
Website: www.lakelandpark.co.nz
Contact: 03 422 8809 info@lakelandpark.co.nz
Hibburt Park Camp Site
Location: 103 Heyders Road, Spencerville, North East Christchurch
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity: Accommodation for 72 and power sites and tent sites
Activities: Mountain Biking Tracks, walking and running tracks, beach walks, Spencer Park Picnic Grounds, Beach Volleyball and Flying Foxes, Rope Climbing and High wire courses.
Website:
Contact: 03 383 2180 or hibburt.park@gmail.com
Forest Lodge Camp
Location: Mt Cheeseman Ski Field Rd, Castle Hill, 7580
Distance from Christchurch: 1.5 hours
Capacity: The off-grid lodge accommodates 38 people with additional camping spaces available as well
Activities: Mountain Biking Tracks, walking and running tracks, rock/boulder climbing, Cave Stream nearby, Craigieburn Range.
Website: https://www.forestlodge.info
Contact: 03 318 8601 or stay@forestlodge.info