CampgroundHidden gem

Kawatiri campsite

Kawatiri Junction, Tasman

Sealed-road DOC camp at an old railway junction, handy between Nelson and Murchison.

Price: DOC fee, check current rate
Booking: No need to book
Time to allow: 24 hours
Sites: 10

Kawatiri campsite — Department of Conservation · CC BY 4.0

A simple camp at the site of the Kawatiri railway station, with an old bridge and tunnel to explore. It sits right on the highway and is an easy overnight break.

Good to know

Old rail bridge and tunnel to explore
Handy overnight stop

Best time: Anytime
Open: All year
Getting there: Sealed.
Vehicles: Campervans fine
Dogs: No dogs

Facilities

Toilets

Directions

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