Acheron Accommodation House Campsite
Located in Molesworth Recreation Reserve in the Marlborough region
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Introduction
Camp by this historic cobb building from 1863, once used as an overnight carriage stop.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Mountain bike
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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, which is now incorrect.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
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.
Take the Clarence Valley Rd from Hanmer Springs (via Jacks Pass Rd), continue right into Tophouse Rd and follow the Acheron Rd 17 km to the campsite. Or drive 59 km south from Cobb Cottage along Acheron Rd.
Note, Acheron Rd is not suitable for vehicles with trailers, caravans, buses or other vehicles over 7 m long.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1596410, N5306311
Latitude: -42.3954858, Longitude: 172.9563806
Contacts
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
| Full office details | |
| Rotoiti / Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 521 1806 |
| Email: | nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
View Road St Arnaud |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 55 St Arnaud 7053 |
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