Boyle Campsite
Image: DOC
Introduction
Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of the five-day tramp on the St James Walkway.Campsite overview
Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets
- Water from tap
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Dog access
About this campsite
Convenient overnight camping for those walking the St James Walkway and Te Araroa, or stay and explore surrounding beech forests and Boyle River.
The campsite has separate areas for up to six vehicles/campervans and an enclosure (no vehicle access) for tents.
The adjacent Boyle River Outdoor Education Centre offers a drop off service for tramping, but must be booked in advance, phone +64 3 315 7082.
Getting there
Located on SH7, between Springs Junction (37 km west of the campsite) and Hanmer Springs turnoff (45 km east of the campsite).
Tracks to the campsite
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St James Walkway
Located in Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve and St James Conservation AreaThis track passes through pastoral land, beech forest and sub-alpine regions, and is a great introduction to multi-night tramping.Duration 5 daysDifficulty Advanced -
Tui Track link from Boyle village
Located in Lake Sumner Forest ParkFrom Boyle village on SH7, you can pick up tracks that link the end of the St James Walkway with tracks in Hope valley and Doubtful River, Lake Sumner Forest Park.Duration 3 hrDifficulty Advanced
Location
NZTM2000: E1549532, N5292670
Fees
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
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
The campsite pass for rental campervans cannot be used at this campsite.
In the area
Boyle River 2 km upstream from the campsite
Image: Peter Brady
Great central location to explore the surrounding public conservation lands of Lewis Park Scenic Reserve, St James Conservation Area, Lake Sumner Forest Park and the Poplars and Nina Doubtful Rivers Conservation Areas.
Numerous rivers nearby for fishing and swimming.
The site is halfway between Hanmer Springs and Mariua Springs which both have public hot pools.
Dogs are permitted in the campsite and immediate surrounds but not in St James Conservation Area, Lewis Pass Scenic Reserve or Lake Sumner Forest Park.
Know before you go
Boyle village does not have any shops or public amenities. Springs Junction or Hanmer Springs are the closest locations for supplies or petrol.
Contacts
| Rangiora Office | |
| Phone: | +64 3 313 0820 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | esienquiries@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
32 River Road Rangiora 7400 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 349 Rangiora 7440 |
| Full office details | |