Courthouse Flat Campsite

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Courthouse Flat Campsite

Kahurangi National Park

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387 Basic Camping

35 Motueka

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

A beautiful drive to the Courthouse Flat Camping Ground situated next to an historic goldfield.
The road is not suitable for large campervans as the road can become impassable after heavy rain falls. There is walking access over the dart River if this is the case.

Try your hand at striking it rich with a bit of gold panning action. There is good fishing, walking and for the extremo's, caving.

There are no fires permitted at anytime, and the only water is from a stream.

Talking of gold, the walk from this campsite to nearby Mt Owen is just that.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Motueka
Categories	Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
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.
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. Acess road unsuitable for vehicles with trailer, caravans or motorhomes.	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. Acess road unsuitable for vehicles with trailer, caravans or motorhomes.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Campfires not permitted.	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Campfires not permitted.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes From Stream - Boil before drinking	Is there fresh water available? Yes From Stream - Boil before drinking
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes Access road unsuitable for vehicles with trailers, caravans or motorhomes	Can vehicles drive in? Yes Access road unsuitable for vehicles with trailers, caravans or motorhomes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? 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.
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
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.
Maximum Sites Available	More than 20 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.

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Number of tent sites - 25.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Rian Talen

Ranking: 1/10

It takes half an hour of gravel road to get there and only near the end you know if you can cross the river. If the water is below the knee, you can cross the ford (told to us by locals the day after).

Reviewed about 2 years ago

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Laksmi C

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Ranking: 8/10

At the start of the very steep track up to Mt Owen...but there are shorter walks you can do from the campsite into the bush around the old gold mining areas...and there are actually old relics of big metal gold mining equipment that were apparently dragged all the way from Nelson by men who started gold mining there but then abandoned them. There are two or three examples of these right on the track as well as evidence of the stone walls they built as well. The campsite is in a huge grassy area with good swimming holes in summer and mountains all around...but don't forget your insect repellent!

Reviewed about 3 years ago and experienced in April 2014

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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 ▷ Motueka

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