Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite
Located in Craigieburn Forest Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Camp beside a high-country lake in the Waimakariri Basin; a good base for bird watching.This is a wildlife refuge and motorised boats are prohibited.
Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 9 April 2024.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2024
Bookings are currently open.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
SH 73, 35 km south of Arthur’s Pass village.
Gravel road.
Location
NZTM2000: E1501021, N5228474
Latitude: -43.08999217, Longitude: 171.78388812
- No jet boating
Contacts
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | +64 3 318 9211 |
Email: | arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
104 West Coast Road Arthur's Pass |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 51008 Arthur's Pass 7654 |
Full office details |