Molesworth Recreation Reserve activity permit application form

Apply for a Molesworth Recreation Reserve activity permit.

This is an application only. Your permit is not approved until you receive notification and a copy of the permit. Allow a minimum of 10 working days to process your application.

You must read and agree to the activity permit conditions before submitting the form.

Driving permits for the Acheron Road will generally not be issued during Acheron Road closure period except in exceptional circumstances.

Road access activity permits may be granted during the autumn and spring months for horse trekking, mountain biking and organised events.

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Molesworth activity permit application form

You do not need an activity permit if you're wanting to drive a vehicle on Acheron Road:

without a trailer, and
during the open season.

Seasonal restrictions

Acheron Road is open 7 am – 7 pm daily from 1 October to Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April – whichever is later. It can close without warning.

Note: Since 2022 the road started opening on 1 October. Older brochures may say it opens on Labour weekend. This is now incorrect.

Trip details

Preferred date from

Preferred date to

Alternative date from

Alternative date to

Direction of travel Hanmer to Blenheim Blenheim to Hanmer

I am taking a vehicle Yes No

Activity details

Activities that you or your party members will be doing Horse trekking Mountain biking Walking Hunting (you'll also need a hunting permit)

Hut passes are required to use huts. These huts are not bookable and are offered on a first come basis. Providing this information gives DOC an indication of demand for these assets.

Intended hut use None Saxon Hut Severn Hut Lake McRae Hut Elliot Bivvy Sedgemere Sleepout Island Gully Hut

Intend route (provide as much detail as possible - start and finish points, itinerary, intended camping locations etc.)

Applicant (party leader)

Full name

Postal address (start typing to see suggestions, and select one - check it's written in full)

Phone

Alternative phone

Submit your application

Your permit is not approved until you receive notification and a copy of the permit from the Wairau/Renwick Office.

Enter your name below to confirm you have read the conditions of permit, and that all your party will abide by the conditions.

Your name

We will notify you by email.

I have checked email and postal addresses are correct Yes

Comments relating to your application if not already covered