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 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 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
Cost Range:
Website:www.livingsprings.co.nz
Contact: Amy - 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
Cost Range:
Website:www.blueskies.org.nz
Contact:Gary Taylor – 03 327 8007, 03 327 5295

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
Cost Range:
Website:
Contact:Sylvia Phipps – 03 359 9651

Glentui Meadows – Camp and Conference Centre

Location:Glentui Bush Road
Distance from Christchurch:15km from Oxford
Capacity:Sleeps up to 120
Activities:
Cost Range:
Website:www.glentui.co.nz
Contact:03 312 1165

Lake Lyndon Lodge (Pathfinder Lodge)

Location: Shores of Lake Lyndon
Distance from Christchurch: 90km from Christchurch
Capacity:
Activities: Skiing, Hiking and Water Activities
Cost Range:
Website: http://www.lakelyndonlodge.org.nz/
Contact: Earl Hasse – 03 352 0348, 027 228 5063
Seventh Day Adventist Church, PO Box 25083, Christchurch

Mt Hutt Retreat

Location: Mt Hutt
Distance from Christchurch:15km from Methven
Capacity:100 Beds
Activities:
Cost Range:
Website:www.mthuttretreat.co.nz
Contact:Stephen or Monique Kennelly – 03 302 8599, 027 415 6573

Okains Bay Beach Reserve & Camping Ground

Location:Okains Bay, Banks Peninsula
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity:Pavilion Sleeps 18 with Kitchen
Activities:Seaside Activities, Kitchen with full cooking facilities
Cost Range:
Website:
Contact:Martin and Margaret Craw – 03 304 8789

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:
Contact:Park Manager – 03 329 4730, 025 350 486

Pudding Hill Lodge

Location:Methven
Distance from Christchurch:111km South West of Christchurch
Capacity:Up to 140, Studios, Lodge Rooms, Bunk Houses and Camping ground
Activities:Horse Riding, Jet Boating, Fishing and BushWalks
Cost Range:
Website:www.puddinghilllodge.co.nz
Contact:03 302 9627
PO Box 69, Methven

 

Spencer Park

Location:North of Christchurch, by the beach.
Distance from Christchurch:14km North of Christchurch
Capacity:Accommodation for 48
Activities:
Cost Range:
Website:www.spencerbeachholidaypark.co.nz
Contact:Camp Supervisor – 03 329 8721

 

Ashley Gorge Motor Park and Cabins

Location:Glentui Road, Oxford
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity:Converted Schools into bunkhouse
Activities:
Cost Range:
Website:www.ashleygorgeholidaypark.co.nz
Contact:03 312 4099

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
Cost Range:
Website:www.flockhill.co.nz
Contact:Philippa Innes – 03 318 8196

The Old Vicarage

Location:Governors Bay
Distance from Christchurch:15km from Christchurch
Capacity:Sleeps 20 also has tent sites
Activities:Sea Side Activities
Cost Range:
Website:
Contact:Christchurch City Mission – 03 365 0635

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
Cost Range:
Website:www.hanmerforestcamp.co.nz
Contact:Gary Jope – 03 315 7202
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
Cost Range:
Website:
Contact:Rev and Mrs Baker – 03 352 2671
11 Merton Place, Bryndwr

 

Woodend Christian Camp

Location:Woodend
Distance from Christchurch:1.2km from Woodend
Capacity:Accommodation for 96
Activities:Near the Beach, Mini Golf, Rock Climbing, Volleyball, Aero Jump, Rifle Shooting, Go Karts, Orienteering, Tampolines, Bird Sanctuary
Cost Range:
Website:
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
Cost Range:
Website:www.ymcachch.org.nz/wainui/
Contact:03 304 8460

 

Glenburn Christian Youth Lodge

Location:Yates Road, Geraldine
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity:Accommodation for 72
Activities:Rope Activities, Water Activities
Cost Range:
Website:
Contact:Barry Goodsir – 03 614 8300
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Lakeland Park

Location:Kelvin Heights Peninsula, Queenstown
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity:
Activities:Archery, Soccer nets, Orienteering Course, Kayaking, Swimming, Walking, Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Boating
Cost Range:
Website:www.lakelandpark.co.nz
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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.
Cost Range:
Website:
Contact:03 383 2180 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

Lake Lyndon Lodge

Location:Lake Lydon, 3km over the crest of Porters Pass
Distance from Christchurch:
Capacity:Accommodation for 20+
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.
Cost Range:
Website:
Contact:Earl Hasse – 03 352 0348
76 Daniels Road, Redwood, Christchurch