Mt Nimrod Campsite

Located in Hunters Hills area in the Canterbury region

A quiet campsite on the eastern flank of the Hunter Hills. There is a 3.5 km forest walk to a podocarp forest remnant.

Fees

Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

From Timaru follow State Highway 1 south for approximately 10 km. Turn right on to Pareora River Road and follow for 16 km past the Pareora Hut settlement onto Pareora Gorge Road. After 5 km turn left onto Limestone Road, then onto Motukaika Road. Follow for 11 km then turn right at the T-junction onto Back Line Road. After 2 km, turn left into the Scenic Reserve.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1430655, N5077877
Latitude: -44.43248261, Longitude: 170.87196429

Walking and tramping

Take a 3.5 km forest walk to a podocarp forest remnant.

A 5 km easement across private farm land provides access to the Hunter Hills Conservation Area which includes Mt Nimrod.