Area & getting there
Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park
HPNZ publishes this park reference on its directory map. It is not a surveyed entrance, an individual campsite pitch or a live availability marker.
Official location information: Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park (new tab)Location source & precision
- Reference coordinates
- -43.23049, 172.22812 (latitude, longitude)
- Precision
- Directory-published property reference; positional accuracy is not specified. Not a surveyed entrance or an individual pitch.
- Source
- Holiday Parks New Zealand public directory map (new tab)
Holiday Parks New Zealand - Location source checked
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice
- Woodland camping beside the Ashley River near Oxford, with grassy sites, cabins and access to Ashley Gorge walking areas.
- Address
- 697 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford
- Region
- Canterbury, South Island
- Camping styles
- Camping offered; confirm tent and vehicle categories with the park.
- Rates
- Request a quote for your dates, party and site type. No comparable adult non-powered nightly tariff has been verified.
Woodland camping beside the Ashley River near Oxford, with grassy sites, cabins and access to Ashley Gorge walking areas.
Location and camping character
Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park is beside the river and against the Mount Thomas Forest foothills. Its grassy camping areas and woodland setting offer an inland alternative to Christchurch's coastal parks. Oxford is the nearby service town; the directory also lists cabins and a camping pod. The checked sources give the address as 697 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford. Use that address and the park's arrival instructions, rather than choosing an entrance from the nearest map pin.
Choose the right stay
Treat the river as an outdoor environment requiring a separate conditions check, not a supervised park pool. Ask reception about local walking access, current river advice and any seasonal services before setting your day's plans. Powered and unpowered reservations are separate categories.
Facilities and booking checks
HPNZ lists powered sites. Confirm the suitable pitch, connection and availability directly with the park. HPNZ lists laundry facilities; charges and operating hours are not specified. HPNZ lists pets by arrangement; obtain permission for your animal, accommodation category and dates before booking. A comparable adult campsite tariff and drinking-water treatment standard have not been verified. Obtain a date-specific quote and confirm water, arrival times and any minimum-stay conditions directly. The map point is a directory reference for the property, not a surveyed entrance or an individual pitch.
Check current site availability, arrival instructions and the full quote with Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park before travelling.
Common questions
Where is Ashley-Rakahuri Gorge Holiday Park?
697 Ashley Gorge Road, Oxford, Canterbury. Confirm the final approach and entrance with the park.
Are powered campsites available?
HPNZ lists powered sites. Confirm the suitable pitch, connection and availability directly with the park.
Can I bring a dog?
HPNZ lists pets by arrangement; obtain permission for your animal, accommodation category and dates before booking.
