CAMPER VANS & MOTOR HOMES

There are only very limited resources for camper vans in Arthur's Pass village. There are NO powered sites or camper waste facilities (camper dumps) in the village, these are available in Springfield (100km east), Hokitika (100km west), or at Jackson's Retreat (30km west).

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!

AVALANCHE CREEK PUBLIC SHELTER Located next to the 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: 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!

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!
CRAIGIEBURN SHELTER (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!
IVEAGH BAY FREEDOM CAMPING SITE
Located 62km to the west of Arthur's Pass, on Lake Brunner. Take the Moana / Lake Brunner Scenic Route from Jacksons on Highway 73. Restrictions: Fully self contained vehicles only. Rates: Free. Facilities: Toilet.
OKUKU FREEDOM CAMPING SITE
Located 60km to the west of Arthur's Pass on Highway 73, adjacent to Okuku Scenic Reserve. Restrictions: Fully self contained vehicles only. Rates: Free. Facilities: Toilet, recycling station.

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
KOWHAI PASS RESERVE
Located 82km to the east of Arthur's Pass. Take Hwy 73 to Springfield. Campground is 1km further east outside of town (Domain Road). Phone:(03)318 4055 Rates: Visit website for current rates. No advance bookings, but plenty of space! Website: Generic Website Facilities: Great value, toilets, coin showers ($2 = 4min), groomed lawns, tennis court, kids play area, flat terrain, dump station. But no kitchen block.
LAKE BRUNNER MOTOR CAMP
Located 65km to the west of Arthur's Pass. Take scenic route to Moana from Jacksons. Phone:(03)738 0600 Rates: Please contact them for current rates. Website: www.lakebrunnermotorcamp.co.nz Facilities: Cabins, Powered Sites, Non-Powered Sites, Free Wifi, Laundry, Kitchen, Guest TV Room, Kids Playground.
HOKITIKA HOLIDAY PARK
Located 105km to the west of Arthur's Pass. Take Hwy 73 to Kumara Junction, then Hwy 6 to Hokitika. Phone:(03)755 8921 Rates: Please contact them for current rates. Website: www.accommodationwestcoast.co.nz Facilities: Tentsites, Powered Sites, Non-Powered Sites, Wifi, Laundry, Kitchen, TV Room, Beach Access, Playground.
GREYMOUTH TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK
Located 105km to the west of Arthur's Pass. Take Hwy 73 to Kumara Junction, then Hwy 6 to Greymouth. Phone:(03)768 6618 Rates: Please visit their website for current rates. Website: www.top10.co.nz Facilities: Powered & unpowered sites, Toilets / Showers, Kitchen, TV lounge, Games Room, Cabins available, BBQ and dump sites for guests, Beach access.