Round Bush Campsite
About Round Bush Campsite
Round Bush Campsite is a Basic DOC campsite in Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 20 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, water from a stream and non-flush toilets, 4 in all. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Maitland Hut, 6 km away.
Beautiful beech forest, hung with mistletoe in summer, grows right up to the lake edge.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Water from a stream
- Non-flush toilets
- Water supply
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Round Bush Campsite
Is Round Bush Campsite free?
Yes. Round Bush Campsite is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Round Bush Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Round Bush Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Round Bush Campsite have?
Boat launching, Water from a stream, Non-flush toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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