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Introduction Nelson/Tasman Marlborough
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Information
DOC Visitor Centre (VC) DOC Area Office (AO) with some recreation information i-Site Information Centre with DOC information
Campsites
Serviced campsite (S) Standard campsite (ST) Backcountry campsite (BC) Basic campsite (B)
doc.govt.nz
Introduction
The Department of Conservation (DOC) manages over 200 vehicle-accessible camping areas on conservation land throughout New Zealand for you to enjoy. Choose from lush forest settings, lake shores, and sandy or pebbled beaches. Conservation Campsites are a place to relax, enjoy and explore the great outdoors.
Campsite fees
Fees are generally charged per person, per night, and reflect the level of facilities and services provided.
Serviced campsites Adult: $7$19 Youth/Child: 50% adult price Standard campsites Youth/Child: 2550% adult price Backcountry campsites Prices may vary Basic campsites Free
ST Adult: $5$16
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What to expect
Different sorts of facilities Serviced campsites (S) have a wide range of facilities and services. Flushtoilets, tap water, kitchen/cooking bench, hot showers, rubbishcollection and road access for all types of vehicles. Laundry facilities, BBQs, fireplaces, cookers and picnic tables may be available. Standard campsites (ST) have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety), water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbishbins may be provided. Backcountry campsites (BC) have toilets and a water supply, which may be from a stream. Some have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fireplaces. Basic campsites (B) have very limited facilities, so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water may be from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat.
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Age categories for fees Adult: 18+ years Youth/Child: 517 years Infants: 04 years free
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Picnic shelter
Petrol available
Toilets. All campsites in this brochure have toilets. Water from tap. Unless specified, this water is not treated. You may wishto boil or treat it before drinking. Campfires permitted. Be aware of fire bans and higher fire risk during summer months. Contact the local DOC office or Council for details. Follow the on-site signs. Fires are not permitted at any time.
Online Booking
Book online via www.doc.govt.nz. Dogs permitted. Keep your dog under control at all times and clean up after it. Dogs permitted on a leash at all times. Motorboat-free area. Motorboats are not permitted on some lakes. Motor-homes welcome. Dump Station. Be responsible; always use a designated dump station. Obtain a list from visitor centres or www.tourism.govt.nz. Road not suitable for caravans. Road not suitable for motor-homes.
Wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair accessible with assistance. Accessible facilities may be toilets, water supply, showers, picnic tables, kitchens and pathways. Rodent-free area. Check your boat/kayak/gear thoroughly for stowaways. Argentine-ant-free area. Check all gear thoroughly for any ants, prior to departure. Use fly spray on ants. No seeds. Please ensure your gear and clothing are free of seeds, which may spread weeds. No fireworks at any time. Rainbow-skink-free area. Check all gear thoroughly for any Rainbow skinks and remove them prior to departure. No dogs. Beware of thieves. Remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.
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Tell someone
Tell someone your plans and leave a date for when to raise the alarm if you havent returned.
Biosecurity
Didymo and other freshwater pests With a large proportion of Conservation Campsites near rivers and lakes, always remember to Check, Clean, Dry before entering, and when moving between, waterways. Check all footwear, bicycles, vehicles, fishing equipment and other items that have come in contact with water. Stop the spread of didymo and other freshwater pests. For more information and cleaning guidelines, go to www.biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo or www.doc.govt.nz/stopthespread. Invasive pests Some special campsites are located on pest-free island sanctuaries, so please do your best to keep them pest free. If your camping gear is stored in areas where rats, mice, hedgehogs, ants or other pests may live, make sure to check it thoroughly before leaving home. Checking your clothing and footwear for weed seeds and soil before and after each trip is important too. DOC staff may undertake biosecurity checks of your footwear and gear when you arrive on some islands to catch any stowaways that may be hitching a ride with you. Always report any sightings of pests on pest-free islands immediately to the DOC HOT line0800 362 468.
Always remember to Check, Clean, Dry your gear. Claudia Hill.
Activity information
Visit the DOC website www.doc.govt.nz or your nearest DOC Visitor Centre for conservation and recreation information.
Freedom camping
Experience New Zealand by camping responsibly. Users of both self-contained and non-self-contained vehicles can camp overnight in a range of great DOC campsites, or holiday parks and other designated camping areas. Conservation campsites are located all around New Zealand and freedom camping is generally permitted but there are restrictions on where you can freedom camp. If you do wish to freedom camp, ask at visitor centres to find out where local restrictions exist as instant $200 fines now apply. When freedom camping, you must be responsible with your wastecarry it in, carry it out. Leave no trace. Selfcontained camping vehicles must dispose of all toilet and grey water waste at a dump station (a list is available from visitor centres or www.tourism.govt.nz). For more information about freedom camping see www.doc.govt.nz/freedomcamping.
You could get a $200 instant fine by:
Freedom camping overnight within 200m of this sign if you are not using a self-contained vehicle. or Depositing waste while freedom camping.
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Christchurch National VC Christchurch Millers Acre, Taha o te awa, 73 ! ! 79 Trafalgar St, Nelson! Email: nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz 1 Ph 03 546 9339, Fax 03 546 9612
GettingCastlepoint 32km east of there: Takaka. Take Abel Tasman Dr, then turn into Totaranui Rd and follow to end. Access: Gravel road or boat. 12km narrow, unsealed road. Booking: 50km Required 16 Dec10 Feb. Bookings should be made 1 Aug10 Aug; a ballot system is used to allocate sites. At all other times, register at the camp office. Ph 03 528 8083, email totaranui@doc.govt.nz, or visit the DOC website. This large campground takes up to 850 campers and is a great base for activities. Relax on the beach, swim, kayak, fish or explore the tracks nearby. The Totaranui entrance to the Abel Tasman Coast Track also starts here. Note: Campground has filtered water and public phone. Totaranui Great Walk campsite is located at this campground. For bookings, Great Walk information and a campground fact sheet, visit www.doc.govt.nz. NZMCA pass not valid here. Fires only permitted in fireplaces provided. No pets.
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2. Canaan Downs, Canaan Downs Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Turn off SH60 on the Takaka Hill Rd at Canaan Rd and follow 11km to end. Access: Gravel, steep and windy. Icy in winter. Located near the entrances to a number of tracks in Abel Tasman National Park. Mountain biking, walking and tramping activities are all nearby, as well as opportunities for experienced cavers.
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5. Courthouse Flat, Kahurangi National Park
Getting there: Turn off SH61 at Tapawera onto Tadmor Valley Rd. Follow to Bushend Rd then turn into Wangapeka River Rd and follow to end. Access: Gravel. Road not suitable for caravans and motorhomes. The Dart River ford crossing can be impassable after heavy rain. Walking access via swing bridge. The drive to the campsite beside a historic goldfield is scenic. Nearby activities include caving, gold fossicking, picnicking, hunting and walking. Take repellant for ferocious sand flies.
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Kawatiri, DOC
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Siberia, DOC
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8. West Bay, Nelson Lakes National Park
Getting there: Lake Rotoiti, West Bay. Just off SH63 on Mt Robert Rd, west of St Arnaud. Access: Sealed. Booking: Book online at www.doc.govt.nz or phone 03 521 1808essential in peak season. Easily accessible camp within a remote picturesque setting. Water activities on the lake. Note: Open mid-December to March. NZMCA pass not valid here. No domestic pets permitted.
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9. Kerr Bay, Nelson Lakes National Park
Serviced campsite
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Online Booking
Sites: 35
Fees: $7/$3.50
Tent sites: 13 Powered sites: 9 Fees: Peak: $12/$6 powered $10/$5 non-powered Offpeak: $8/$4 powered $7/$3.50 non-powered
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Getting there: Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay. St Arnaud off SH 63 Access: Sealed Booking: Prior bookings are essential from 16 Dec to 30 April and also on classic and power boats weekends. Book online at www.doc.govt.nz or phone 03 521 1808. Outside of these periods, campers must register at the Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre or at the self-registration kiosk at Kerr Bay. Kerr Bay campsite is located adjacent to Lake Rotoiti with a boat launching ramp nearby. It is surrounded by beech forest and is 500 metres from the St Arnaud village shop. Canoe or swim in the lake. The day shelter has a sink, hot water, gas cooking top and tables. FacilitiesSummer Season During the summer months the ablution block has hot showers (token operated), toilets, full access shower/ toilet and washing machine and clothes dryer. Showers are $1 token.
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FacilitiesWinter Season During winter, the showers (including full access shower/toilet) are closed and the washing machine and dryer are not available. There is a sewage dump station opposite the cooking shelter. No domestic pets permitted. The campsite is adjacent to the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project, a restoration and pest control research area with great spotted kiwi which are vulnerable to a number of predators including dogs. Note: The camp is within Nelson Lakes National Park, park by-laws apply. NZMCA pass is not valid here.
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Rangitoto ki te Getting there: Turn off SH63 east Tonga (DUrville) North West Nelson Tararua Ot of St Arnaud. Follow Hanmer Forest Park Forest Park Marlborough 1 Rainbow Rd for 46km to Coldwater Sounds ! Waika Stream, just above Hells Gate in the Golden Bay i-Site Abel Tasman 2 Paraparaumu Wairau Valley. National Park Kahurangi Access: High clearance 4WD. National Park Motueka Porirua 3 Motueka AO ! Motueka i-Site Gravel road with stream fords. 1 Nelson Wellington Pelorus This isolated campsite is a great Bridge ! ! ! ! 5 ! Nelson Regional VC ! ! ! ! Havelock 37 ! Picton ! ! 14 ! 34 R base camp for 4WD and mountain Sounds AO F 1 6 biking activities. Fish for trout or 5 4 6 Wellington VC 1 5 Blenheim kayak in the river. Karamea Renwick ! Blenheim i-Site Mt Richmond Forest Park Note: Toll road from St Arnaud to 6 Coldwater Stream is open 0 Westport 26 Dec to Easter Monday 6 Nelson Lakes VC 2 Cape 6 ! 7 ! 9 Campbell (9 Apr 2012). At other times, contact Murchison 1 8 Star Holdings Ltdph 03 545 7600 Nelson duringPaparoa office hours. Accessible Lakes National Park 10 from Hanmer Springs, weather National 2 Reefton Park ! Reefton i-Site conditions permitting. 0 50km Paparoa National Park VC
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1. Lake Tennyson, Lake Tennyson Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Turn off SH63, east of St Arnaud. Follow Hanmer Rainbow Rd for 73km until it meets the Clarence River. Alternatively, drive from Hanmer via the HanmerRainbow Rd. Access: From Hanmer Springs all yeargravel road suitable for 2WD vehicles, but not suitable for vehicles over 7m long. Note: Toll road from St Arnaud to Lake Tennyson is open 26 Dec to Easter Monday (9 Apr 2012). At other times, contact Star Holdings Ltd ph 03 545 7600 during office hours. Trout fishing, kayaking, boating and walking opportunities.
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3. Acheron Accommodation House, Molesworth Station
Getting there: Clarence Valley Rd via Jacks Pass. Camp at the site of the former Acheron Accommodation House, once used as an overnight carriage stopnow an historic site.
Acheron, D. Parr
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Sites: 20 Fee: $6/$1.50
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7. Kowhai Point, Kowhai Point Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Adjacent to SH63, Wash Bridge, Wairau River. 76km from Blenheim, 26km from St Arnaud. Access: Sealed. Camp next to the Wairau River. Fish or swim nearby.
Marlborough
10. Rarangi, Rarangi Recreation Reserve
Getting there: Turn off SH1 at Tuamarina, 8km north of Blenheim, onto Hunters Rd. Then take Pembers Rd and Rarangi Rd, and turn left onto Rarangi Beach Rd. The camp is on the right at the end of the road. Access: Sealed road. Camp next to the beach. Fish, walk, picnic, surf or walk to Monkey Bay for a better swimming beach.
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13. Butchers Flat, Mt Richmond Forest Park
Getting there: From SH6, 9km west of Havelock, turn south into Wakamarina Rd at Canvastown and follow to end. Access: Gravel, narrow, unsealed, winding. This grassy, flat camping area was once a gold mining area. Fossick for gold, picnic or swim. Walking or mountain biking opportunities are nearby. There are high, unfenced cliffs at this campsite, so children need to be supervised. Note: Dog permit required ph 03 520 3002.
Marlborough
14. Pelorus Bridge, Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
Serviced campsite
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Fee: $6/$1.50
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Getting there: Adjacent to SH6, 18km west of Havelock towards Nelson. Access: Short, unsealed, well formed narrow road from cafe to campsite. Bookings: Required: ph 03 571 6019 Tent sites: 32 or email p.b.cafe@xtra.co.nz. Powered Sites: 14 Camp amongst one of Marlboroughs Fee: last river-flat forests with towering $10/$5 non-powered beech, rimu and kahikatea trees $11/$5 powered bordering the beautiful Pelorus River. Choose between Kahikatea Flat campsite with a new toilet, shower and kitchen building on the south side of the river, or powered sites, with toilets only, to the north. The campsite has resident managers who also provide drinks, icecreams home-cooked meals, snacks and souvenirs at the popular cafe during the day. The Pelorus River is a popular swimming, kayaking, canoeing, picnicking and fishing spot with both locals and visitors alike. A series of short walks explore the surrounding forest and lead to the river and picnic areas. Walks range from 30-min wheelchair-accessible forest and riverside walks to the 4-h return hike to Trig K (417m). The popular, nationwide Te Araroa Trail passes through Pelorus Bridge making it a popular stopover for walkers. The Pelorus Track begins 15km up Maungatapu Road for those wanting to explore more of the Pelorus Valley or hike through to Nelson (23 days). Note: NZMCA pass not valid. No pets. Office hours 8.30am6.00pm. All groups must include a responsible adult 18 and over.
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Marlborough Sounds
Ideal for swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating, sailing, diving, walking, tramping, mountain biking and hunting. Campsites are set amongst lush forest or beside tranquil bays. The bush, which is rich with tree ferns, nkau palms, kiekie and mnuka, is home to many native birds.
Marlborough
17. South Arm, DUrville Island Scenic Reserve
Getting there: South Arm, Port Hardy, Rangitoto ki te Tonga (DUrville Island). Access: Boat only. Dramatic, remote, sheltered campsite at the head of South Arm. Great base for boating and hunting.
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22. French Pass (Anaru), French Pass Recreation Reserve
Getting there: Turn off SH6 north of Rai Valley into CroisillesFrench Pass Rd. Follow approx 45km to the end. Access: Sealed and gravel, narrow winding road, or boat access. Booking: Required 1 Dec 28 Feb and any statutory holidays (including Easter and Labour Weekends). A 25% deposit is required to confirm booking. Ph 03 576 5298. French Pass, D. Parr This scenic camp is a good base for boating, fishing, swimming and ST kayaking, and is the gateway to Rangitoto ki te Tonga (DUrville Island). Watch the waters moving through French Pass (Anaru) from Sites: 16 Fee: See note the nearby viewpoint. Note: 1 Dec28 Feb, Easter and Labour Weekends $7 per adult per night, $3.50 per child per night. Rest of year $6/$1.50. NZMCA pass not valid 23 Dec1 Feb. No pets or generators. Hours of quietness are 10pm to 7am.
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25. Kauauroa Bay, Kenny Isle Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Kauauroa Bay, Tawhitinui Reach, Outer Pelorus Sound. Campsite for boaties and sea kayakers in a peaceful setting. Access: Boat only.
Pipi Beach. P. Brady
Marlborough
29. Pipi Beach, Sounds Foreshore Reserve, Pelorus Sound
Getting there: Hikapu Reach, Inner Pelorus Sound. Access: Boat only. Scenic campsite that is a great base for water-based activities and picnicking. Exposed to northerly winds.
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35. Nikau Cove, Sounds Foreshore Reserve
Getting there: Turn off Queen Charlotte Dr and follow Kenepuru Rd. 3km past Portage. Access: Narrow, winding road or boat access. This flat campsite is in a sheltered bay and offers a good base for exploring the area by sea or land. Note: Dog permit required ph 03 520 3002.
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38. Aussie Bay, Sounds Foreshore Reserve
Getting there: Grove Arm, near Momorangi Bay via Queen Charlotte Dr. Access: Sealed, narrow, winding road, or boat access. A tranquil setting with a range of activities nearby. Note: Dog permit required ph 03 520 3002.
Serviced campsite
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Sites: 6 Fee: $6/$1.50
Getting there: Queen Charlotte Dr, 13.5km west of Picton. Access: Sealed, winding road, or boat access. Bookings: Required. Ph 03 573 7865 or Tent sites: 50 email momorangi.camp@xtra.co.nz. Powered sites: 81 Fee: $14/$7 Waterfront A north-facing family camp beside a $12/$6 Inland beautiful, sheltered bay surrounded by bush-covered hills. The swimming, boating, fishing and recreational opportunities make this scenic spot very popular for camping and picnicking. Launch your boat, swim, relax or watch the kids play at the playground. The resident managers can help with advice on boating, walking, mountain biking, fishing and other opportunities nearby, such as the Queen Charlotte Track. There are some short walks at the camp itself, including a glow worm grotto. The facilities include a communal kitchen with fridge/freezer and electric stove (bring your own cooking/eating utensils), toilets and showers (tokens required50c campers, $5 non-campers). The shop is open daily between Labour Weekend and Easter, with ice creams, basic supplies, bait and fishing tackle available, as well as fish n chips in the evenings. Choose between the very popular waterfront sites (book early for these) or the main camp across the road. Basic cabins are also available, which sleep 3 in a double bunk with single above, using communal facilitiesbring your own linen. $20 per person per night, minimum cost $51 per night. Note: NZMCA pass not valid. No pets and no music as sites are close together. Office hours 8.30am6.00pm. All groups must include a responsible adult 18 and over.
BC
Sites: 25 Fee: $6/$1.50
Getting there: Grove Arm, Queen Charlotte Sound. Access: By boat or from the Queen Charlotte Track. Large accessible site with boating activities close by. Choose a waterfront site or a bush clearing to camp in.
BC
Sites: 4 Fee: $6/$1.50
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Pete Brady
Norm Gourdie
37
Marlborough
41. Ratimera Bay, Ruakaka Bay Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Ratimera Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound. Access: Boat only. A popular site with a long sandy beach for boating, fishing and picnicking.
Ratimera, W. Abel
Marlborough
44. Cannibal Cove, Cannibal Cove Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Outer Queen Charlotte Sound. Access: Boat only. A remote campsite with hunting and water-based activities close by.
Cannibal Cove, M. Ferrier
BC
Sites: 3 Fee: $6/$1.50
ST
Sites: 12 Fee: $6/$1.50
ST
Sites: 20 Fee: $6/$1.50
BC
Sites: 6 Fee: $6/$1.50
BC
Sites: 6 Fee: $6/$1.50
BC
Sites: 8 Fee: $6/$1.50
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47. Ngaruru, Ngaruru Scenic Reserve, Tory Channel
Getting there: Southern side of Arapawa Island. Access: Boat only. An isolated campsite with waterbased activities for those who want to get away from it all.
Ngaruru, M. Ferrier
West Coast
West Coast campsites
1. Kohaihai 2. Lyell 3. Slab Hut Creek 4. Marble Hill 5. Goldsborough 6. Hans Bay 7. Lake Mahinapua 8. Lake Ianthe/Matahi 9. Ottos/MacDonalds 10. Gillespies Beach 11. Lake Paringa
Nelson
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BC
Sites: 4 Fee: $6/$1.50
Karamea
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Westport
2
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Murchison
Reefton
3
7
Reefton i-Site
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Haast
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Haast VC
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Raukapuka AO
Ahuriri
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West Coast
Hokitika
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Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
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Ashburton
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West Coast
1. Kohaihai, Kahurangi National Park
Getting there: North of Karamea at the end of Council Rd and the start of the Heaphy Great Walk. Access: Last 3km unsealed. This is a sheltered campsite at the Kohaihai River mouth. Enjoy the beautiful nkau forest. There are short walks, day or overnight walks from here, as well as whitewater kayaking, windsurfing and swimming opportunities in the river or at nearby Scotts Beach. Dogs not permitted in Kahurangi National Park or on the Heaphy Track. Note: Max 2 nights consecutive stay. Dogs must be under control at all times.
West Coast
4. Marble Hill, Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Beside SH7, 6.5km east of Springs Junction. Access: Sealed. Explore the Lewis Pass area from here. There is a short walk to the sluice box, or follow the Lake Daniells Track. There are natural hot pools on both sides of Lewis Pass.
Kohaihai, DOC
ST
ST
Sites: 50
Fee: $6/$1.50
Sites: 20
Fee: $6/$1.50
Goldsborough, DOC
Lyell, DOC
ST
ST
Sites: 40
Fee: $6/$1.50
Sites: 50
Fee: $6/$1.50
ST
Sites: 40
Fee: $6/$1.50
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West Coast
7. Lake Mahinapua, Lake Mahinapua Scenic Reserve
Getting there: 10km south of Hokitika turn off SH6 into Lake Mahinapua access Rd, opposite the hotel. 300m to road end. Access: Gravel. Camp beside Lake Mahinapua within forest surroundings. A popular overnight and day stop. Historically, paddle steamers used the lake as a main access waterway up and down the coast. Enjoy water sports in the lake.
West Coast
10. Gillespies Beach, Conservation Area
Getting there: At Fox Glacier township, turn down Cooks Flat Rd and follow to Gillespies Beach. Access: Narrow and winding not suitable for campervans or caravans. Camp near an old gold mining settlement and a seal colony. Tracks lead to historic suction and bucket dredges, and Galway Beach.
ST
B
Sites: 8
Sites: 100
Fee: $6/$1.50
ST
Sites: 12 Fee: $6/$1.50
ST
Sites: 12 Fee: $6/$1.50
Ottos, K. Henderson
ST
Sites: 20 Fee: $6/$1.50
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Nelson Lakes VC
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1
Canterbury
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Murchison
3
7
Reefton i-Site
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Cape Campbell
10
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Wellington/Kapiti
Getting there: Off SH7, 20km east of Springs Junction. Access: Gravel. Enjoy the scenic drive to this grassy strip surrounded by beech forest next to the Lewis River. Its approx 10km to Maruia Springs Thermal Resort. The St James Walkway is also nearby.
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Marlborough
Deer Valley, DOC
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Canterbury
50km
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Forest Park
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B
Sites: 10
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Korowai Torlesse Tussocklands Park
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Waipara
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Rangiora
50km
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Christchurch ! !
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Christchurch National VC
Akaroa
Banks Peninsula
ST
Sites: 15 Fee: $6/$3
Ashburton
7. Hawdon Shelter 8. Andrews Shelter 9. Lake Pearson 10. Craigieburn 11. Wooded Gully 12. Grey River
Getting there: Turn off SH7 at Waikari and follow the road to Hawarden. The road then joins Lake Sumner Rd, which leads to Lake Taylor and then to Loch Katrine. Access: Rough gravel road. 2WD access is possible to Lake Taylor. Camp beside the lake and explore this highly scenic area by foot or mountain bike. Take your kayak or boat.
ST
Sites: 30 Fee: $6/$3
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Canterbury
4. Avalanche Creek Shelter, Arthurs Pass National Park
Getting there: SH 73, Arthurs Pass village. 145km from Christchurch or 94km from Greymouth. Access: Road access difficult after snowfalls. From the camp, explore the short or longer walks in the park such as the 90-min Arthurs Pass Village Historic Walk. Be well prepared for quickly changing alpine weather conditions above the bush line get information from the Visitor Centre before you set out.
Canterbury
7. Hawdon Shelter, Arthurs Pass National Park
Getting there: SH73, Mt White Rd, 24km south of Arthurs Pass village. Camp in the lower reaches of the Hawdon Valley on the grassy flats. There are walks from here along the Hawdon River.
B
Sites: 20
ST
Sites: 10 Fee: $6/$3
B
5. Greyneys, Arthurs Pass National Park
Getting there: SH73, 6km south of Arthurs Pass village. The campsite and shelter are next to the car park. Explore the century-old coach road and other tracks in the park leading through lush forest to waterfalls. Sites: 20
B
Sites: 10
B
Sites: 20
B
Sites: 30
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Canterbury
10. Craigieburn, Craigieburn Forest Park
Westland National Park VC
8
Hari Hari
10
Tussocklands
73
Craigieburn, DOC
ST
Sites: 20 Fee: $6/$3
Getting there: Turn off SH73 at signpost, between Castle Hill Westland / Tai Poutini Village and Lake Pearson. National Park Access: Gravel. Alpine area, heavy 11 snow in winter. Haast Set in a landscape of beech forest, ! Haast ! tussock and rugged mountains. VC Mountain biking nearby.
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Fox Glacier
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14
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Lake Tekapo
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Ashburton
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Geraldine Fairlie
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Ahuriri
Timaru
ordland
50km
ST
Sites: 50 Fee: $6/$3
2
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Getting there: Access from 4 Rangiora or Oxford to Birch Hill 6 Rd. Turn-off Birch Hill Rd onto Hawea Mount Aspiring Hayland Rd and follow for 4km to National Park 11 ! ! Mt Aspiring National Park VC the campsite. Wanaka 5 Access: Gravel. 12 9 6 10 11 10 Camp beside a stream below 6 8 Queenstown 9 tracks leading to Mt Thomas. 8 About 12km8 ! Queenstown from Ashley Gorge. 7 85
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Omarama
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Waimate
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Oamaru Ranfurly
3 4
Cromwell
Alexandra
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B
Sites: 10
Taka Ra Haka Palmerston Getting there: From Amberley 8 Conservation Park take Douglas Rd then Cramptons 2 94 !Bush Rd, past Lake Janet to the Te Papanui campsite 20km west of Amberley. 6 Conservation Park ! Lumsden Access: Gravel. The ford over the Dunedin Lawrence Grey River becomes impassable ! ! ! ! after heavy rain. Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park Visitor Centre Dunedin VC 90 The Mt Grey/Maukatere 1 Larch Grove, Mount Cook Village 1 94 0 50km Conservation Area is in the Ashley Email: mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz Milton Gore Ph 03 435 1186, Fax 03 435 1080 Forest. It is a private commerical 1 Winton 1 Tuatapere plantationforestry roads are Raukapuka Area Office Mataura to Balclutha closed to the public. Camp next North Terrace, Geraldine the Grey River. Walk in the native Catlins Riverton Conservation Email: raukapukaao@doc.govt.nz beech forest, or to the summit of 99 Park Ph 03 693 1010, Fax 03 693 1019 ! ! ! ! !Invercargill Mt Grey for spectacular views. 17 Murihiku AO 18 Note: Access via Cramptons Bush Rd may be closed at times of high fire danger or during forestry logging operations.
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Eyre Mountains /
13. White Horse Hill 14. Peel Forest 87 15. Orari 16. Waihi Gorge 17. Pioneer Park
Moeraki
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Otago
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Halfmoon Bay
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Canterbury
13. White Horse Hill, Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
Getting there: 2.5km from Aoraki/ Mt Cook Village at the end of Hooker Valley Rd off SH80. Access: Sealed. Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops. The village has a visitor centre, guided activities, shops and restaurants. Note: Also 50 campervan sites. Dumping station available during summer. Permanent dump station at Twizel (65km).
Canterbury
14. Peel Forest Campsite, Peel Forest Park Scenic Reserve
Serviced campsite
ST
Sites: 50+
Fee: $6/$3
Getting there: The campsite is 22 km north of Geraldine. Follow Main North Rd (Scenic Highway 72) for 8km. Turn left just after the Orari Bridge onto Geraldine Arundel Rd. After 3km, take the second left Sites: 53 Cabins: 4 onto Peel Forest Rd and follow this Powered: 24 road for 13km. Fee: $12/$5 Access: Sealed. $5 extra for powered sites Bookings: Required in peak season: ph 03 696 3567 (camp manager). Peel Forest is a remnant of a magnificent podocarp forest that once covered a huge area in mid-Canterbury. Now only 783 hectares remain, but what is left of the forest is rich and diverse. Ancient giants ttara, mata and kahikatea can been seen along the Fern Walk and at Dennistoun Bush. The reserve has a variety of tracks from a short 30-min walk, to a 23-h ascent of Little Mt. Peel/Huatekerekere. Alternatively, you can jet boat, raft and fish in the adjacent Rangitata River. The serviced camp area is closed during the winter months, at which time the adjoining Clarke Flat amenity area is opened as a self-registered campsite. The campsite is run with sustainability in mind. Please conserve resources and recycle waste into the correct bins. Take care about what is flushed or drained into the septic tank system. Note: NZMCA pass not valid all year.
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Canterbury
15. Orari, Orari Gorge Scenic Reserve
Getting there: From Geraldine, follow Main North Rd to Tripp Settlement Rd, then Yates Rd. 13km northwest of Geraldine. Access: Gravel. This campsite is set within a remnant of podocarp forest. Explore the forest by following the old bush tramway walk. Note: Please leave gates as you find them.
Canterbury
18. Mt Nimrod, Mt Nimrod Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Backline Rd, 32km southwest of Timaru. Access: Gravel. A quiet campsite on the eastern flank of the Hunter Hills. There is a 3.5-km forest walk from camp to a podocarp forest remnant.
Mt Nimrod, G. Iles
ST
Sites: 20 Fee: $6/$3
ST
Sites: 30 Fee: $6/$3
ST
Sites: 20 Fee: $6/$3
ST
Sites: 50 Fee: $6/$3
Temple, DOC
B
Sites: 30
ST
Ahuriri River, naturespic.com
Sites: 40
Fee: $6/$3
B
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55
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Haast VC
8
Otago
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Lake Tekapo
16 15
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Ashburton
Haast Pass
20
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Geraldine Fairlie
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Ahuriri
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50km
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Omarama
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Hawea
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Waimate
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Queenstown
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Cromwell
85
Oamaru Ranfurly
Getting there: Beside SH6, 45km east of Haast. Access: Gravel. Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker from the campsite. Fish in nearby Haast River, enjoy short walks or picnics.
Alexandra
15
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ST
1
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Moeraki
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Palmerston
Sites: 30
Fee: $6/$3
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Lumsden
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Dunedin VC
1
N
50km
Winton
Gore
1
Milton
Mataura Riverton
Balclutha
ihiku AO
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Otago
Getting there: 15 min north of Makarora township, beside SH6. Access: Gravel. Camp near the Makarora River. Plenty of great activities are available nearby, such as hunting, tramping or fishing.
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Otago campsites
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Southland
50km
Haast Highway 6, Makarora Email: makaroravc@doc.govt.nz Ph 443 8365, Fax 03 443 8374
77 Lower Stuart St, Dunedin Email: dunedinvc@doc.govt.nz Ph 03 477 0677, Fax 03 474 7090
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1. Pleasant Flat 2. Cameron Flat 3. Boundary Creek 4. Kidds Bush 5. Sylvan 6. Kinloch 7. Twelve Mile Delta 8. Moke Lake 9. Skippers township 10. Macetown 11. Lindis Pass Historic Hotel 12. St Bathans Domain 13. Homestead 14. Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve 15. Glencoe 16. Trotters Gorge 17. Tawanui 18. Purakaunui Bay
Sites: 30
Fee: $6/$3
ST
Sites: 40
Fee: $6/$3
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Otago
4. Kidds Bush, Hwea Conservation Park
Getting there: Shore of Lake Hawea, Meads Rd, 40min (32km) north of Wanaka off SH6. Access: 6km gravel. Camp alongside the lake in a large, grassy area with good shade from mountain beech trees. Walk around the lake, go fishing or swimming. Note: No tap water in winter.
Otago
7. Twelve Mile Delta, Twelve Mile Delta Recreation Reserve
Getting there: Queenstown Glenorchy Rd, 11km west from Queenstown. Access: Road sealed from highway down to river delta, gravel roads around campsite, narrow in places. Not recommended for large buses. Twelve Mile Delta, DOC Camp on a river delta near the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Go ST boating, swimming and fishing or enjoy the many walking and Sites: 36 Fee: $7/$3.50 mountain biking tracks. Note: The lake front areas is reserved for day visitors and picnicking, please keep overnight activities to the camping area.
ST
Sites: 40 Fee: $6/$3
Sylvan, DOC
ST
Sites: 36 Fee: $7/$3.50
ST
Sites: 18 Fee: $7/$3.50
Kinloch, DOC
ST
Sites: 36 Fee: $7/$3.50
ST
Sites: 15
Fee: $7/$3.50
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Otago
10. Macetown, Macetown Historic Reserve
Getting there: Follow Macetown Rd from Arrowtown. 15km up the Arrow River from Arrowtown. Access: Rough, gravel, 4WD road with 23 river crossingsat times impassible. Check the DOC Queenstown Visitor Centre for access and weather conditions before you set out. Camp in one of Otagos most intact historic goldfield towns. Interpretation panels tell stories of the site. Walk, bike or 4WD around the township or up the valley to the Homeward Bound stamper. Note: This historic site is protected by lawthe removal of any material is illegal.
Otago
13. Homestead, Oteake Conservation Park
Getting there: From SH85, turn onto the Ranfurly end of Loop Rd (St Bathans) and follow for 6.5km. Turn into Hawkdun Runs Rd and follow for 15km to campsite. Access: Gravel, with one unbridged ford. Winter access 4WD only. This isolated campsite is the ideal base for mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in nearby St Bathans and Hawkdun Ranges.
B
Sites: 36
B
Sites: 20
B
Sites: 6
B
Sites: 6
St Bathans, DOC
Glencoe, DOC
B
Sites: 9
ST
Sites: 20 Fee: $6 per site
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Otago
16. Trotters Gorge, Trotters Gorge Scenic Reserve
Getting there: Approx 3km south of Moeraki, turn west off SH1 into Horse Range Rd, or turn on to Horse Range Rd at the north end of Palmerston. Access: Sealed. A quiet family campsite in a bush setting. Connects with two riverside tracks. Note: Dogs must be kept under strict control. Campsite maybe closed during winter due to flooding.
Fiordland
Fiordland
N
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ST
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Queenstow
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Tuatapere Winton
ST
Sites: 60 Fee: $6 per site
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Riverton
Murihiku AO
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Queens Reach Henry Creek Walker Creek Totara Mackay Creek Deer Flat
Codfish Island (Whenuahou)
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(Rakiura)
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Stewart Is
Halfmoon Bay
So
ST
Sites: 40 Fee: $6 per site
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Fiordland
212: Fiordland National Park
The Milford Road is a fantastic 119km journey that takes you from the small township of Te Anau to Milford Sound, travelling through the heart of Fiordland National Park. The sealed road takes approximately 2 hrs to drive. There are plenty of short walks, viewpoints and places of interest on the wayso leave early and take your time. There are 10 campsites along the Milford Road, most not far off the highway. Visit the Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre in Te Anau for more information.
Fiordland
4. Totara, Fiordland National Park
Getting there: Milford Rd, 53km north of Te Anau, south of Mirror Lakes. Access: Gravel. Camping area suitable for larger vehicles with sites sheltered by lush beech forest. Fee: $5/$2.50
Totara, DOC
ST
Sites: 10
B
Sites: 20
ST
Sites: 6 Fee: $5/$2.50
ST
Sites: 10 Fee: $5/$2.50
ST
Sites: 20 Fee: $5/$2.50
ST
Sites: 4 Fee: $5/$2.50
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7. Kiosk Creek, Fiordland National Park
Getting there: Knobs Flat, Milford Rd, 65km north of Te Anau. Access: Gravel. Kiosk Creek got its name from a kiosk that once existed here run by the wife of a road worker on this site. There are spectacular views of glacial moraine deposits.
Fiordland
10.Cascade Creek, Fiordland National Park
Getting there: Milford Rd, end of Lake Gunn. Access: Gravel. This is a good camp for larger vehicles. Fly fish in the river. Lake Gunn nature walk starts here.
Cascade Creek, R. Howe
ST
Sites: 10 Fee: $5/$2.50
ST
Sites: 20 Fee: $5/$2.50
ST
Sites: 2 Fee: $5/$2.50
ST
Sites: 10 Fee: $5/$2.50
ST
Sites: 10 Fee: $5/$2.50
B
Sites: 5
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Oamaru Ranfurly
Alexandra
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94 !
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Lumsden
ST
Dunedin
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Getting there: Off SH94, 30km north of Mossburn. Access: 30km gravel. Set with mountains, beech forest and grasslands at the south end of North Mavora Lake. Look out for robins and falcons. Walk, tramp, mountain bike or go trout fishing. Note: Motorised craft allowed on the North Mavora Lake only.
90 94
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0
Dunedin VC
Fee: $5/$2.50
50km
3
Tuatapere Winton
Gore
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Milton
Mataura Riverton
Balclutha
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Stewart Island VC
Halfmoon Bay
0
Stewart Island (Rakiura)
Southland N
50km
ST
Sites: 50 Fee: $5/$2.50
Getting there: 23 km north of Waikaia via Piano Flat Road. Access: Gravel. This is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are walks and tramps from here or go horse riding, biking, hunting or on 4WD excursions.
Southland campsites
1. Mavora Lakes 2. Piano Flat 3. Thicket Burn
33 Don St, Invercargill Email: invercargill@doc.govt.nz Ph 03 211 2400, Fax 03 214 4486 Open MonFri 8am 4.30pm
B
Sites: 20
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Marlborough
Aussie Bay Blumine Island Butchers Flat Camp Bay Cannibal Cove Cowshed Bay Davies Bay DUrville Island: Lucky Bay DUrville Island: Mill Arm DUrville Island: Moawhitu DUrville Island: Penguin Bay DUrville Island: South Arm Elaine Bay Ferndale French Pass Harvey Bay Jacobs Bay Kauauroa Bay Kenepuru Head Kowhai Point Kumutoto Bay (West) Lake Tennyson Marfells Beach Mill Flat Moetapu Bay Molesworth: Acheron
Coordinates E N
1677790-5430594 1703485-5441690 1649697-5419298 1696387-5446490 1705186-5451989 1686179-5438368 1678790-5432793 1672492-5472984 1670892-5478583 1667800 5482000 1676691-5478183 1673091-5482182 1664594-5454889 1681490-5439692 1670992-5469085 1662194-5447290 1674292-5448690 1681490-5456488 1693897-5441385 1609426-5382284 1689688-5437892 1578509-5326736 1700179-5380002 1642638-5405488 1671592-5431994 1596410-5306311
West Coast
Gillespies Beach Goldsborough Hans Bay Kohaihai Lake Ianthe Lake Mahinapua Lake Paringa Lyell Marble Hill Ottos Corner/MacDonalds Slab Hut Creek
Coordinates E N
1343216-5188984 1446237-5273472 1449134-5258774 1524647-5448696 1407332-5229783 1428437-5259778 1311000-5149767 1520990-5372328 1536021-5311048 1374926-5202284 1500236-5332147
Canterbury
Ahuriri Bridge Andrews Shelter Avalanche Creek Craigieburn Shelter Deer Valley Grey River
Coordinates E N
1360344-5071540 1501622-5239072 1482726-5244772 1496721-5221576 1550437-5305098 1561703-5222673
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Southland
Mavora Lakes Piano Flat Thicket Burn
Coordinates E N
1221497-4975941 1289053-4946997 1170715-4890119
Otago
Boundary Creek Cameron Flat Danseys Pass Recreation Reserve Glencoe Homestead Kidds Bush Kinloch Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Macetown Moke Lake Pleasant Flat Purakaunui Bay Skippers Township St Bathans Domain Sylvan Tawanui Trotters Gorge Twelve Mile Delta
Coordinates E N
1294601-5081915 1304301-5104036 1386192-5015139 1423919-4989272 1353948-5037276 1302511-5072411 1232567-5023919 1322276-5044436 1269866-5023335 1251305-5007714 1309901-5120448 1340242-4839816 1258674-5025449 1347200-5026976 1228654-5036233 1330818-4848999 1426440-4969775 1249410-4999902
Fiordland
Cascade Creek Deer Flat Henry Creek Kiosk Creek Lake Gunn Mackay Creek
Coordinates E N
1211142-5016992 1206545-5004970 1192749-4978212 1207153-5009087 1212942-5021100 1205650-4997557
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Cover image: Marfells Beach campsite, Herb Christopher, DOC Conservation Campsites SouthIsland Published by Publishing Team Department of Conservation PO Box 10420, Wellington, New Zealand www.doc.govt.nz September 2011
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