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Acheron Accomodation House Campsite

Molesworth Station - Hanmer

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Acheron Accomodation House Campsite

Camp by this historic cobb building from 1863, once used as an overnight carriage stop.

Camp at the site of the former Acheron Accomodation House, once used as an overnight carriage stop.

Gravel access. Not suitable for caravans or campervans over seven metres long.

Notices

  • Awatere Valley Road partial closure

    Awatere Valley Road is currently closed to all traffic between Jordan Bridge and Limestone Bridge due to washouts and slips.

    A date for the road opening, and the start of construction closures will be notified as soon as they are available.

    Public wishing to access Molesworth Station will need to do so from the Hanmer end, one way in – one way out.

    The official Marlborough Roads/Marlborough District Council update can be found on their website: Awatere Valley Road – Road closure.

    There will be no access via Awatere Valley. 

    This closure also affects access to these hunting blocks: Mt Severn, Boundary, Upper Severn and Upper Saxton. 

    Allow extra travel time and check road conditions before you travel.

    First published on 30 September 2026. Last reviewed on 4 November 2026.

Accommodation

DOC Campsite Pricing

Acheron Accommodation House Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.

DOC Standard Campsite

Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.

Feature Value Value
Unpowered Site Adult $15.00 to $20.00 per night
Unpowered Site Child $7.50 to $10.00 per night
Unpowered Site Infant $0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Marlborough

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Hanmer Springs

Categories

Operating Season And Hours

Open daily from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm from 1 October to Easter Monday or the second Monday in April, whichever is later. Bookings are required year-round.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-42.3967135589885

172.956562042237

Latitude
-42.3967135589885
Longitude
172.956562042237

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Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping Low Cost Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping

Low Cost Camping

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Payment Requirement

  • Paid access/participation Paid access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Paid access/participation

Paid access/participation

The experience costs money to access or take part in.

Maximum Sites Available

  • 16 to 20 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

16 to 20 sites

There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.

20 sites

Water Supply

  • Water supply available

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Water supply available

A supply of fresh water is available.

From stream - Please boil or treat before drinking

Shower

  • No shower

Shower

Is there a shower at this location?

No shower

No shower is available.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

No dump station

This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

First Come, First Served

Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.

Powered Sites

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Large Vehicle Access

  • No large vehicles

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No large vehicles

The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.

The road is fairly rough. Towing vehicles and vehicles larger than 7m cannot travel ont eh Acheron Rd.

Dogs

  • No dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Standard Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Standard Campsite

Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Campervan Water Refill

  • Unknown water tap availability Unknown water tap availability

Campervan Water Refill

Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here?

Unknown water tap availability

It's not clear whether a vehicle-accessible potable water tap is available and capable of refilling a campervan's freshwater tank at this site.

Reviews

    • Nice setting.

      Icon__personRachel Mudge

    • Small camping area.

      Icon__personTony

    • Nice camping site in the middle of nothing.

      Icon__personjan Vlach

    • Basic but good for a night.

      Icon__personBev Stott

    • Toilet only.

      Icon__personJan Towers

    4.4 7 Reviews Analysis

  • Great site, clean and tidy.Entertained by a large family of quail.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2021

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    Laz.

  • Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2018

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    Jerome Robert

  • Nice setting.

    Small space up the top but there is a second space down closer to the river with another toilet and heaps of room. There were a lot of sand flies from the afternoon on ...

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2018

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    Rachel Mudge

  • Small camping area.

    Wouldn't fit more than half a dozen camper vans. Long drop toilet. No rubbish bin. Tap water tastes like mold. Great location off the beaten path. Stay there but bring extra water from elsewhere.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2016

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    Tony

  • Nice camping site in the middle of nothing.

    There is water, but not fresh.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2015

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    jan Vlach

  • Toilet only.

    Beautiful!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2014

    Jan Towers's avatar

    Jan Towers

  • Basic but good for a night.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2013

    Bev Stott's avatar

    Bev Stott