Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite

Avalanche Creek Campsite is a small site in Arthur’s Pass Village. It is mostly carpark with a relatively small grassed area for tents.

It is between the road and the railway yards so it is noisier (including overnight) when compared to the more remote campsites in Arthur’s Pass National Park.

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

Pay online at the time of booking.

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite online.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

On SH 73 in Arthur’s Pass Village.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1482726-N5244772
Latitude: -42.94066474, Longitude: 171.56259612

Kea can cause damage

Kea, the native alpine parrot, are present in this area. They are curious birds and can cause damage to tents and other gear. Guard your gear to avoid damage or loss.

The risk from kea is higher in Arthur's Pass Village than at any of our other sites, as it is frequented by gangs of juvenile birds.