Otaio Gorge Campsite
Located in Hunters Hills area in the Canterbury region
Introduction
Camp at a scenic reserve beside forest; swim in the Otaio River.Campsite overview
Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Campfires permitted (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - flush
- Water from stream
15 non-powered/tent sites
Activities
- Swimming
Dog access
No dogs
About this campsite
Otaio Gorge
Getting there
From Timaru follow SH1 to St Andrews. Turn left into Blue Cliffs Rd and follow for 19.5 km. Turn right into Back Line Rd.
5 km gravel road.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1435460, N5067879
Latitude: -44.52356925, Longitude: 170.92863696
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.
Passes
The campsite pass for rental campervans can be used at this campsite.
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Activities
Swimming
Swim in the Otaio River.
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 8443 |
| Full office details | |
| Raukapuka / Geraldine Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 693 1010 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | geraldine@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
13 – 15 North Terrace Geraldine 7930 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 33 Geraldine 7956 |
| Full office details | |
