CURRENT ALERT
Thieves breaking into vehicles
Thieves have been breaking into cars and motor-homes at various car-parks and some camp-sites along SH.73 on a regular basis (day & night). They have been stealing passports, credit cards, money, electronic devices and recreation equipment. Take your absolute valuables with you on the walks, and don't leave other valuable items in plain sight in your vehicle. Report any suspicious activity to Police '111', and note down registration plates of vehicles!
Thieves breaking into vehicles
Thieves have been breaking into cars and motor-homes at various car-parks and some camp-sites along SH.73 on a regular basis (day & night). They have been stealing passports, credit cards, money, electronic devices and recreation equipment. Take your absolute valuables with you on the walks, and don't leave other valuable items in plain sight in your vehicle. Report any suspicious activity to Police '111', and note down registration plates of vehicles!
Camping
Please Note: "Freedom Camping" is not permitted outside of the dedicated camp-sites (listed below) where the National Park runs adjacent to Highway 73, or about the streets of Arthur's Pass Village, this includes trail-head car-parks such as Temple Basin, Bealey Valley, Otira Valley, Greyneys Shelter, Cass/Lagoon, Viaduct Lookout, Rock Shelter Lookout, Kellys Creek, O'Malleys Track, Deception Valley, Taramakau Valley and Punchbowl Falls. Also note that Lake Lyndon is day use only and is patrolled by Selwyn District Council!
KEA & YOU
Our Alpine Parrot, the Kea, is likely to keep you company at any of the National Park campsites. If you need your beauty sleep, and don't want your tent or campervan dismantled, DO NOT FEED THE KEA. This includes keeping rubbish, food bags etc well secured.
Kea are beautiful, extremely intelligent and endangered native birds (less than 5000 left), it is an offence to harm them! They are unafraid of just about everything. They will walk right up to you, but they will not attack you, they are just very curious. If you have pets in the Village please keep them under control (most campsites are on conservation land where endangered native animals roam and pets are not permitted).
Kea are beautiful, extremely intelligent and endangered native birds (less than 5000 left), it is an offence to harm them! They are unafraid of just about everything. They will walk right up to you, but they will not attack you, they are just very curious. If you have pets in the Village please keep them under control (most campsites are on conservation land where endangered native animals roam and pets are not permitted).
DO NOT PUT UP YOUR TENT UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO GUARD IT FROM KEA ATTACK! The Kea will put holes in your tent! It would be extremely wise to take down & stow your tent if it is being left unattended for any length of time. Kea are also very active at night!
All our alpine campsites are visited by Kea; the only exception is the Lake Pearson campground, 33km east of Arthur's Pass.
All our alpine campsites are visited by Kea; the only exception is the Lake Pearson campground, 33km east of Arthur's Pass.
Campsites near Arthur's Pass Village
Avalanche Creek Public Shelter
- Located next to the VISITOR CENTRE.
- Cost $15 pp / night. Payable online, at site (no change available), or at the Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre.
- BOOK ONLINE Click Here to make booking.
- Campervans permitted (no powered sites)
- Facilities: Town water, toilets, day-use shelter with tables, rubbish disposal.
- No pets permitted under any circumstances.
- No open fires permitted!
Klondyke Shelter
- Located 8 km east from VISITOR CENTRE.
- Cost $10 pp / night. Payable online, at site (no change available), or at the Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre.
- BOOK ONLINE Click Here to make booking.
- Campervans permitted (no powered sites)
- Facilities: Day use shelter, water tank (must treat), long drop toilets
- No pets permitted under any circumstances.
- Take your rubbish with you!
- No open fires permitted!
Campsites outside of Arthur's Pass Village)
Hawdon Shelter
- Located 27 km east from VISITOR CENTRE. Turn off onto Mt White Road and follow signs.
- Cost $10 pp / night. Payable online, at site (no change available), or at the Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre.
- BOOK ONLINE Click Here to make booking.
- Campervans permitted (no powered sites)
- Facilities: Long drop toilet, water tank (must treat), day-use shelter.
- No pets permitted under any circumstances.
- Take your rubbish with you!
- No open fires permitted! There is a fireplace in the shelter that may be used.
Andrews Shelter
- Located 29 km east from VISITOR CENTRE. Turn off onto Mt White Road and follow signs.
- FREE
- NO Advance Bookings - first in, first served!
- Campervans permitted (no powered sites)
- Facilities: Long drop toilet, day-use shelter.
- No pets permitted under any circumstances.
- Take your rubbish with you!
- No open fires permitted!
Lake Pearson / Moana Rua
- Located 33 km east from VISITOR CENTRE on Highway 73.
- Cost $10 pp / night. Payable online, at site (no change available), or at Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre.
- BOOK ONLINE Click Here to make booking.
- Campervans permitted (no powered sites)
- Facilities: Long drop toilet. Tank water (must treat) available from November to June. Lake water MUST BE boiled.
- No pets permitted under any circumstances.
- Take your rubbish with you!
- No open fires permitted!
Mistletoe Campsite
- Located 41 km east from VISITOR CENTRE on Highway 73.
- Cost $10 pp / night. Payable online, at site (no change available), or at the Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre.
- BOOK ONLINE Click Here to make booking.
- Limited space for Campervans (no powered sites)
- Pets permitted if on a leash. Owners must clean up after their animal.
- Facilities: Water tank (must treat), toilets, day-use shelter with tables.
- Take your rubbish with you!
- No open fires permitted!
Jacksons retreat Alpine Holiday Park
Located 30km to the west of Arthur's Pass on Highway 73.Ph/Fax: (03) 738 0474
Rates: Please contact them for current rates.
Website: www.jacksonsretreat.co.nz
Facilities: Tent Sites, Covered Camping, Powered Sites, Non-Powered Sites, Campervan Dump Site, Glowworms
Pets: Permitted by prior arrangement
