Located in Molesworth Recreation Reserve in the Marlborough region
Acheron Road is currently open. However, entry/exit is only possible from southern end via Hanmer Springs until further notice. Awatere Valley road is closed. Check alerts for further access information.
Acheron Road is normally open 7 am – 7 pm daily from the Saturday of Labour Weekend in October to Easter Monday or the second Sunday in April – whichever is later.
It can close without warning.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite. There is a maximum of seven days per stay for this site.
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
3 km north of Seddon, turn off SH1 into Awatere Valley Rd. Drive 100 km (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) to the campsite.
Gravel road. Not suitable for vehicles with trailors, caravans, buses or other vehicles over 7 m long.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1622456, N5340796
Latitude: -42.08511648, Longitude: 173.27020624
Drive or cycle along the road and fish in the river.
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