Hawdon Shelter Campsite
Arthurs Pass
18 Rankers Reviews
4 Face-to-Face
11 Arthur's Pass
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The Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground is a huge camping area on the grassy flats surrounded by mature beech trees. This place could be a bit exposed during high winds, so you would have to tuck in to be sheltered. There is a shelter to sit out of the wind, have lunch or simply chill out. There are several walks that start from here that foloow along the Hawdon River.
To get here turn off on Mt. White Road, turn left at the sign just past the bridge.
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Showing 8 reviews of 18.
Christopher
Ranking: 10/10
We arrived late afternoon and a bitterly cold and snowy afternoon, had the entire place to ourselves. Plenty of places to tuck our campervan, woke up to breathtaking views after a night of heavy snow. No trouble getting out as the gravel roads are in great condition.
M&P
Ranking: 9/10
We loved this campsite. It is beautiful... The only problem is the sand flies ! A real nuisance.
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Richard & Chris, UK
Ranking: 8/10
As others have said, no longer free, but worth the $8 (if I remember correctly) per person. Plenty of room to park up, under trees or in the open. Nice strolls by the river or into the forest. Long rattly drive in from the main road.
Paul Hubble
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful remote spot but not free.
jrlreyes13
Ranking: 6/10
this camp site is no longer free. not a bad spot except for sand flies. if you are not so bothered by it
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Kez
Ranking: 7/10
No running water, charged camping fees! Supposed to be free! Beautiful nature.
Rachel Mudge
Ranking: 9/10
We all loved this spot. Beautiful and roomy! Lovely bush to walk through.
Katy Coutts
Ranking: 7/10
Great open space. Long drops. Ample parking by the trees. Drive up not too bad at all.
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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 😍
