Te Moana Gorge Camp in Canterbury โ€” photo 1

Te Moana Gorge Camp

Canterbury

About this campsite

Free camping along the Hae Hae Te Moana River near Geraldine, set in native podocarp forest with fishing and rare long-tailed bats, managed by Timaru District Council.

Te Moana Gorge Camp is part of a trio of free campsites managed by Timaru District Council, located along a 2-kilometre stretch of the Hae Hae Te Moana River approximately 15 kilometres west of Geraldine in Canterbury. The sites sit within remnant podocarp forest, home to rimu, kahikatea, mataฤซ, miro and tลtara, with a lush understory of native ferns and shrubs. The river offers fishing opportunities, and the gorge supports populations of the rare long-tailed bat (pekapeka), often visible at dusk. Campers should contact Timaru District Council for current facility details and booking requirements.

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Weather Forecast

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17ยฐ / 6ยฐ
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TUEโ˜๏ธ
18ยฐ / 4ยฐ
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WED๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ
18ยฐ / 6ยฐ
๐Ÿ’ง 50%
THU๐ŸŒง๏ธ
10ยฐ / 7ยฐ
๐Ÿ’ง 73%
FRI๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ
14ยฐ / 8ยฐ
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Te Moana Gorge Camp

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