Having a picnic
Image: Gordon Roberts
Mountain scenery surrounds the campsite
Image: Gordon Roberts
This is a large campsite with many walks nearby. There are natural hot pools on both sides of Lewis Pass.
Getting there
Beside SH 7, 6.5 km east of Springs Junction.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1536021, N5311048
Latitude: -42.35020091, Longitude: 172.22319964
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.
Passes
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Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Activities
Bird and wildlife watching
You can see kaka, kakariki and other native birds around the campsite and up towards Lake Daniell.
Walking and tramping
Lake Daniell track is perfect for a day walk or overnight tramp with your family. You can also choose from a number of other short family walks to explore around the area.
Explore the Lewis Pass and Maruia areas from here. Take a short walk to the Sluice Box Gorge or enjoy a tramp to Lake Daniell Hut. Find the Maruia Hot Springs 10 minutes down the road.
Fishing
From Marble Hill you can easily access numerous world class trout fishing rivers.
Hot pools
The Maruia Springs Thermal Resort hot pools are just 10 minutes down the road.
Know before you go
Boil or treat water before drinking.