Mt Nimrod Campsite
Located in Hunters Hills area in the Canterbury region
Introduction
A quiet campsite on the eastern flank of the Hunter Hills. There is a 3.5 km forest walk to a podocarp forest remnant.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Campfires permitted (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Activities
- Walking and tramping
Dog access
Mt Nimrod
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $4 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite. There is a maximum of seven days per stay for this site.
Passes
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot 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.
Contacts
| Ōtautahi / Christchurch Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 379 4082 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | christchurchvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
28 Worcester Boulevard Christchurch 8013 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 11089 Christchurch 8013 |
| Full office details | |
