[Andy-Dee]

Does anyone know how difficult / easy it will be to book campsites. Do you have to book in advance or can you turn up pretty much on spec??? What are the busy seasons and sites - we are over end March / April, hope someone can help.

Would also appreciate a recommendation on a hotel (for first night) in Christchurch.

Many Thanks
D

[marcia]

I wouldn't imagine at that time of year it would be too busy. We came in January and never booked a site - there was always space available, only time we had trouble was at Mt maunganui turned away from two, but got a spot no probs at the 3rd one and they were all close together so wasn't a problem.

I'd advise just cruising along and stopping where you end up, if you get a good camp site book like Jasons there are lists of them available and usually your camper van people have loads of maps showing where the sites are! :nice1

Sorry can't help with the motel at Christchurch but someone else will be along soon I'm sure that will help on that one!

[sizzlingbadger]

Easter holidays are from Fri 6th April through to Sun 22nd April. So if you're still here over the Easter weekend I would suggest booking ahead.

We've already booked our holiday away at Easter as the touristy places can get booked up pretty fast. Most places I rang around only had a few places left.

[zardell]

Do a Google on 'Top Ten' Camp Sites.

They will send you a brochure to the UK and included is a map of both islands showing their sites and also a discount voucher.

Julie

xx

[nippa&pippa]

Would also appreciate a recommendation on a hotel (for first night) in Christchurch.
D

Ashleigh court motel, fab!
www.ashleighcourtmotel.co.nz

We stayed with them for a week, very very helpful and friendly family. :nice1

[StevieD]

Dee, I have the Top Ten brochure, will bring it along to the meet.

Steve :nice1

[Carey]

We're also over Mar/ April, some Top 10 sites will accept bookings eg Picton and Welly but others have said no need. But this is generally before Easter hols.
Carey

[Andy-Dee]

Many thanks for all your helpful comments and advice, especially regarding Easter.
This will get us started.

See you at the meet StevieD
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