Coldwater Stream Campsite

Rainbow Valley

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A basic campsite accessible to 4WD and mountain bikes. The toll road from St Arnaud and Coldwater Stream is open from Boxing Day through until Easter Monday. Other times you will have to contact Star Holdings Ltd on 03 545 7600 during office hours.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ St Arnaud
Categories	Basic Camping Free

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
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 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.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes 4WD only	Can vehicles drive in? Yes 4WD only
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - Boil before drinking	Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - Boil before drinking
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
Powered Sites	Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Does this establishment have powered sites? No
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.	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.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.
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

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Roland Hänni

Ranking: 10/10

No hut!
But a lovely campsite with a perfectly ventilated toilet.
Coldwater stream delivers really cold and crystal clear water.
Accessible by 4WD, MTB or hiking on the rainbow route (toll road!) from St. Arnaud to Hanmer Springs.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

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Friederike Kranzin

Germany

Ranking: 7/10

Good hut and a few sites for tents, no water inside, but toilets/fireplace and beds/mattresses, quiet and beautiful when it's good weather, easy walking.

Reviewed almost 5 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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