Kawatiri Campsite
Kawatiri area • Nelson/Tasman
Alerts
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- About
- Camp at the historic Kawatiri Railway Station site. Explore the old rail bridge, tunnel and station. A great place to walk, fish or picnic.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from stream
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Fishing, Picnicking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
- Landscape
- Forest
- Access
- Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Unpowered sites
- 10
Fees and bookings
Fees
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Getting there
Kawatiri Junction, corner SH 63 and SH 6, northwest of St Arnaud.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1568176, N5384128
Latitude: -41.69399144, Longitude: 172.6175611
Know before you go
Fires are not permitted within the camping area or on the beach.
Nearby
Weather
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