Coldwater Stream Campsite
Located in Upper Wairau River area in the Nelson/Tasman region
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Introduction
This remote campsite is a great base camp for 4WD. Fish for trout, or kayak in the river.Access
- 4WD
- Mountain bike
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
8 non-powered/tent sites
Activities
- Fishing
- Four wheel driving
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Mountain biking
Seasonal restrictions
Rainbow Road provides access to the campsite. This is a toll road with access restrictions – see Rainbow Station for details.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Fees
Free to camp. Road access fees apply.
Access from the Wairau-Hanmer Springs Hydro Road (Rainbow Road) between St Arnaud and Hanmer Springs. This is a gravel road with stream fords, accessible by high-clearance 4WD vehicles, mountain bike or foot.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1593706, N5343329
Latitude: -42.06192817, Longitude: 172.92224786
Coldwater Campsite is a different location to Coldwater Hut.
Contacts
| Rotoiti/Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 521 1806 |
| nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | View Road St Arnaud 7072 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |
| Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 546 9339 |
| nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |