Acheron Accomodation House Campsite...

Acheron Accomodation House Campsite

Molesworth Station - Hanmer

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9 Hanmer Springs

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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

  • Expect logging trucks on Awatere Road

    There are logging trucks using Awatere Valley Road on the way to the Molesworth Station/ Acheron Road.

    Drive with caution.

    First published on 2 October 2024.
  • Wilding conifer control operation for Molesworth Recreation Reserve

    Wilding conifer control continues in Molesworth using a combination of aerial and ground methods.

    Ground control work will be happening in the true right of the Saxton, upstream of Saxton Hut. Ground work will commence in October 2024 and will continue until December 2024.

    Aerial Basal Bark Application (ABBA) using helicopters will commence in September 2024 and continue until March 2025. A map showing where helicopters may be operating can be seen on the attached map (JPG, 544K).

    The work will be weather dependent, with crews coming and going as weather windows allow.

    First published on 13 September 2024. Last reviewed on 5 December 2024.
  • Awatere Valley Road closures

    Awatere Valley Road will be closing between 9 am and 3 pm from 10-13 December 2024.

    Visitors to Molesworth will need to plan their trip around this closure.

    First published on 2 December 2024.

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 $10.00 to $15.00 per night
Unpowered Site Child $5.00 to $7.50 per night
Unpowered Site Infant $0.00 per night

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

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Marlborough

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandCanterburyHanmer Springs

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

Saturday of Labour Weekend to Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April, whichever is the later date.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-42.3967135589885

172.956562042237

Latitude
-42.3967135589885
Longitude
172.956562042237

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Reviews

    • Nice camping site in the middle of nothing.
    • Small camping area.
    • Toilet only.
    • Nice setting.
    • Basic but good for a night.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 2
    29%
    9/10 1
    14%
    8/10 2
    29%
    7/10 1
    14%
    6/10 1
    14%
    5/10 0
    0%
    4/10 0
    0%
    3/10 0
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    2/10 0
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    1/10 0
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  • 5.0/5

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

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2021

  • 4.0/5

    Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in January 2018

  • 3.0/5

    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 6 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    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 8 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Nice camping site in the middle of nothing.

    There is water, but not fresh.

    Reviewed about 9 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Toilet only.

    Beautiful!

    Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in April 2014

  • 3.5/5

    Basic but good for a night.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013