Area & getting there
Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite
DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.
Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)Location source & precision
- Reference coordinates
- -44.69963, 169.49456 (latitude, longitude)
- Precision
- WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
- Source
- DOC Maps campsite reference point (WGS84), exact official-page asset ID (new tab)
Department of Conservation - Location source checked
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice
- Free historic-reserve camping beside the Lindis River, with a restricted vehicle approach.
- Old Faithful Road is narrow, steep and unsealed; large campervans are unsuitable.
- Do not camp within 20 m of the hotel ruins or under trees. Leave artefacts untouched; no fires.
- Camping styles
- tent, campervan
- Fees
- DOC lists non-powered camping as free; transport costs are separate.
- Water
- Stream supply, not verified potable. Bring drinking water or suitable treatment.
Free historic-reserve camping beside the Lindis River, with a restricted vehicle approach.
Leave SH8 with a considered plan
The campsite is reached along Old Faithful Road from SH8, not at the main-road summit stop. Confirm that you have the correct destination and that the vehicle is suitable before turning off. A short distance on a map can still require careful driving. Plan to arrive early enough to assess the approach and camping area, with another overnight option available if conditions or the size of your vehicle make continuing inappropriate.
Camp beside history, not on it
The reserve contains the remains of the Lindis Pass Hotel beside the river. Treat the historic structures as features to appreciate from an appropriate distance, not furniture or shelter for camp. Select a pitch first and then explore without carrying all your overnight equipment around the remains. For children, explaining what should stay untouched before arrival can make the visit both more interesting and easier to supervise while the group settles in.
Prepare for an unreserved night
DOC lists free, first-come camping. Arrive with a complete sleeping system and enough food and drinking water to avoid depending on immediate replenishment. Keep the cooking setup compact and separate from the bedding. Because no reservation holds a place, maintain the option to move on rather than crowding an unsuitable space. Before leaving, inspect the area carefully and pack every small item, especially where equipment was set down while you looked around.
Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.
