Kowhai Point Campsite

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Kowhai Point Campsite

Wairau River

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384 Basic Camping

21 St Arnaud

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Small campsite on SH 63

Camp next to the Wairau River, tucked away among the kanuka. Fish or swim nearby.
Adjacent SH 63, Wash Bridge, Wairau River

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ St Arnaud
Categories	Basic Camping
Operating Season And Hours	All year

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 9.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Rick

Ranking: 2/10

Nice spot on the river but a little too far from town of St Arnaud. Mosquito infestation at sunrise and sunset was of biblical proportions. Could not leave quick enough.

Reviewed 5 months ago

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H Harcourt

Ranking: 5/10

So many sand flies! The grounds were pretty unkempt which limited our options for pitching a tent. However we did see a groundskeeper mowing the lawns the morning we left. The road was kinda noisy too but for 6 bucks I shouldn't complain too much! Two long drops and no water supply. Close to Nelson Lakes NP.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

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Sarah McKenzie

Ranking: 8/10

Nice campsite beside the river. Is right next to the road but it's not a busy road so the road noise didn't bother us through the night. Limited facilities, 2 long drop toilets, no tap but the river is very close for water. Would stay again!

Reviewed over 3 years ago

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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Nelson Region ▷ St Arnaud

Feature	Value	Info
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass	Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass
Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Payment Requirement	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.	Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - boil or treat before drinking	Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - boil or treat before drinking
WiFi Internet	No WiFi What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes	Can vehicles drive in? Yes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only
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 stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No
Powered Sites	Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Does this establishment have powered sites? No
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.	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.
Maximum Sites Available	6 to 10 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 9 sites	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 9 sites
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite 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.	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.
Shower	No shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.

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