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Driveway near Christchurch CBD

Hosted by Meaghan · Christchurch
4 guests max
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Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Residential driveway just 5 minutes drive from Christchurch CBD. Perfect for self-contained travelers (indoor toilet use may be permitted when we are home).Riverside Campsite is a flat grassy space on the banks of the Merced River, perfect for swimming and fishing. Guests will enjoy 1 acre to themselves, but please note there may be another group visible 500 feet up river. Guests will have access to communal composting toilets and cold showers just a 2 minute walk away. There are no hookups at this site, but potable water is available at the communal area.
Vehicle suitability
Vehicles under 10 meters allowed
Allowed rigs: caravans, fifth wheels, camper trailers, motorhomes, campervans, cars, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Surface type: concrete-pad
Surface levelness: flat
Doesn't accommodate slideouts
No electrical connection
No water connection
No sewage connection
No TV connection
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
4 guests max
Pets allowed
On leash
No campfires
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 1 vehicle
2WD accessible
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RV site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 11 m
Riverside Campsite is a flat grassy space on the banks of the Merced River, perfect for swimming and fishing. Guests will enjoy 1 acre to themselves, but please note there may be another group visible 500 feet up river. Guests will have access to communal composting toilets and cold showers just a 2 minute walk away. There are no hookups at this site, but potable water is available at the communal area.
No campfires
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Location

Christchurch, New ZealandTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Meaghan L.

Joined in September 2025

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