Acheron Road
Image: Paul Mahoney | DOC

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Introduction

During the summer season, the Acheron road is open from 1 October. You can drive it through the Molesworth Recreation Reserve. Caravans, buses or vehicles over 7 m long are not permitted and you need a permit to tow a trailer.

207 km one way

Mountain biking

Advanced: Grade 4

Other activities

  • Four wheel driving
  • Scenic driving

Seasonal restrictions

Acheron Road is open 7 am – 7 pm daily from 1 October to Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April – whichever is later. It can close without warning.

Contacts

Nelson Lakes National Park Visitor Centre
Phone +64 3 521 1806
Email nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz
Address View Road
St Arnaud 7072
Hours Visitor centre hours and services
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone +64 3 546 9339
Email nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
Address Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
1/37 Halifax Street
Nelson 7010
Hours Visitor centre hours and services




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