I have been going to Ashley Gorge many many times for over 50 years and it is still one of my favourite river places in NZ.
Great place for young families. Bring a rubber raft and mess around in the river. Facilities and playground are older. There is another playground at the nearby reserve, forest trails, and a new loop walk over the bridge.
Great holiday park just up from the river. Lots of walks and fun playing in the river. We went over show day weekend and it was full with lots of kids and a great community atmosphere.
Great campsite, beautifully location next to river and a 5 minute walk to the gorge. Only complaint was showers cost an additional $1 for 5 minutes, after which the hot water turns off. Also the lights in shower block are timed for 5 minutes, so you can easily end up in the shower in the dark No tokens, no hot water and in the dark.
Led lights are really low electricity usage and could send tasty on a lot longer.
Alternatively Charge an extra dollar or two per person and get rid of the timers
Awesome place great views.
Great place. Loads of space. Right by a beautiful river and a gorgeous gorge. Lovely owners
Amazing place, Wayne an Sally are such lovely, welcoming people, spotless facilities, over all a 5 star place.
Friendly staff. Clean and well kept facilities. Allows dogs.
Awesome River near by. But if you want to go down the river from Lee's valley bridge be prepared for a long time. We kayaked it took 3 and a half hours, drifting in tubes a lot longer. Not suitable for young children. However the river holes by camp are pretty good
Fairly quiet despite public holiday. Decent swimming in the river. Ok amenities.
This is an awesome spot for a river swim. Drive down past the camp ground and then walk about 1K up the river (around a bend). Excellent holes and rocks for jumping off. Where you park up has toilets and changing rooms as well as a playgrounds and picnic spots. It may seem very busy at times but there is plenty of space on the river. The camp ground has good amenities if you are staying longer.
Im very sorry someone accidentaly sent 1 star but I haven't even been to this place and it looks amazing sorry i don't know how to take this rating down very sorry thanks for your understanding.