Lyell campsite

Location

Upper Buller Gorge, 10 km north east of Inangahua

Park or reserve

Upper Buller Gorge Scenic Reserve

Campsite category

Standard

Fees

$6 per adult per night, $1.50 per child per night

Campsite details

  • Number of tent sites - 50

The site of the historic gold-rush town of Lyell, this large grassed campsite is easily accessible. Walk to the battery and take an alternative loop back to the campsite.

Notes

  • Dogs permitted in the campsite - must be on a leash at all times.
  • Historic site

Getting there

Lyell.
Lyell

Beside SH 6 in the Upper Buller George, 10 km NE of Inangahua.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1520990-N5372328

Facilities

Water from tap Water from tap
Toilets Toilets
Barbecue Barbecue
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Rubbish Bin Rubbish Bin

Plan and prepare

Types of Conservation Campsite

You can drive to most Conservation Campsites and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.

Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.

 
Information

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 731 1895
Address:   Main Road
Punakaiki
Email:   paparoavc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 752 0796
Address:   13 State Highway 6
Franz Josef Glacier 7856
Email:   westlandnpvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Reefton Visitor Centre i-SITE Information Centre
Phone:      +64 3 732 8391
Address:   67–69 Broadway
Reefton
Email:   reefton@i-site.org
Full office details

Haast Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 750 0809
Address:   Haast Junction
Corner SH6 and Jackson Bay Road
Haast
South Westland
Email:   haastvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details