Teetotal Campsite
Located in Nelson Lakes National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region
Introduction
Use this campsite as a base to explore nearby Nelson Lakes National Park.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Alpine
- Forest
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Boating
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Mountain biking
- Skiing and ski touring
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
This is an easily accessible campsite just west of the village of St Arnaud and close to the Nelson Lakes National Park.
It offers excellent mountain biking through summer and is connected to St Arnaud by a 1.2 km dual walking and mountain biking track.
Facilities
Nearest dump station is Kerr Bay Campsite in St Arnaud.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
During summer: Pay at the Rotoiti/Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre in St Arnaud from 8 am – 4:30 pm, or pay the camp host who is onsite mornings and evenings. Credit/bank card payment is available in both cases.
During winter: Pay at the Rotoiti/Nelson lakes Visitor Centre or use the self-registration kiosk.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Turn off SH63 1 km west of St Arnaud.
Access: gravel
Location
Latitude: -41.7928, Longitude: 172.8337
- Take repellent for sandflies.
- Dogs are allowed in Teetotal Campsite, just outside Nelson Lakes National Park, but are not allowed in the national park.
Mountain biking
Teetotal mountain bike tracks range from easy to expert.
Walking and tramping
Walking and tramping in nearby Nelson Lakes National Park covers short walks, day walks and overnight/multi-night tramps.
Water activities
Swimming, boating and kayaking are possible in Lake Rotoiti. There is a boat launch at West Bay and Kerr Bay.
Winter activities
Ice skating is possible on Duck Pond, right at the Teetotal Campsite.
The Rainbow Ski Area is 45 minute drive.
Contacts
| Rotoiti / Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 521 1806 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonlakesvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
View Road St Arnaud |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 55 St Arnaud 7053 |
| Full office details | |
| 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 79 Trafalgar Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
| Full office details | |