Mistletoe Flats Campsite
Craigieburn Forest Park • Canterbury
Alerts
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- About
- This campsite is set in a landscape of beech forest, tussock and rugged mountains with mountain biking nearby.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Mountain biking
- Dogs
- Dogs on a leash only.
- Access
- Car
- Unpowered sites
- 10
About this campsite
Much of the beech forest surrounding the campsite was damaged in a December 2024 fire.
This campsite was formerly known as Craigieburn Shelter.
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 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.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
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 Mistletoe Flats Campsite online.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Getting there
Turn off SH 73 at signpost, between Castle Hill Village and Lake Pearson.
Gravel road.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1496721, N5221576
Latitude: -43.15113539, Longitude: 171.73091124
Know before you go
Fire-damaged trees hazard
Tracks within the Craigieburn Forest areas affected by a previous large fire and may contain ongoing hazards from fire-damaged trees.
Be aware of:
- Dead or damaged trees may fall without warning.
- Falling branches, limbs, and dead spars can occur at any time, including during calm weather.
- Hazards may increase during periods of strong wind, heavy rain, or snow.
Campervans and caravans
Flooding has changed the terrain of this area and it may be difficult to find a suitable site for campervans and caravans. If you want to be assured of a site for your campervan or caravan, we recommend you book into the Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite.
Activities
Mountain biking
Enjoy mountain biking nearby.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the campsite