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Campground in Hurunui, Canterbury New Zealand
Acheron Accommodation House Campsite - From $10
Fires not permitted at any time. Camp by this historic cobb building from 1863, once used as an overnight carriage stop.
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Nice and scenic doc campsite. 10$ now. The place is huge. 2 big fields and also space around the accomodation house. Quiet place. Just us and 2 other campers. There is a doc ranger on the grounds.
The drive through Jollies Pass was impossible for us to manage in our Toyota. Had to turn around and find another camp ground. Only drive through Jollies Pass if you have a truck
We unfortunately followed Google Maps and ended up driving from Hanmer Springs over Jollies Pass in our Mitsubishi Canter campervan. When we finally reached the junction with Acheron Road there was a sign saying that the road has no maintenance and is only suitable for 4WD vehicles. Good old Mitsi, she handled the VERY rough road well. The campsite? Loved it. We were the only ones there. Surrounded by amazing mountain scenery. Friendly and helpful ranger lives in a nearby cottage on the other side of the road.
Simple DOC $8pp campsite, accessible from Hanmer Springs via Clearance road suitable for all vehicles (the gps suggested Jolly's road which is 4x4 and we are not). Lots of Sandflies compared to Tennyson. The Road continues on for a long way offering another camping option that Campermate does not show. It looks like a long drive, and something we would have explored had it not been for the heavey rains of Cyclone Gita... The area has some interesting historical land marks and buildings about traveling in the area from the 1800s.
We got here from Blenheim in 6 hours for 175km with a 6.5 metre motorhome. A very scenic and quiet route but don't do it when you are an inexperienced or nervous driver. Magic campsite with lovely river swim and a joking fun DOC ranger to check you out.
Only suitable for 4WD!!! I didn't see the sign and went half way, the road is really bad!
We were the only ones here. Sandflies plus a lot of friendly bees, not much scenery really but quiet! The drive thru Jolies Pass from Hanmer Springs is steep and there's two stream crossings. There's a gate just before the campground that says the road is closed from 7pm to 7am, but we arrived at midnight so opened it anyways.
It was a bit of an adventure to find the right path but in the end wow! Gravel road thru inscredible rocky alpine landscape, and once there so quiet and beautiful! it is far from everything so bring what you may need and be prepared for windy nights (perfect to avoid bugs and adds sound to the silent place!). Toilets very clean and a very welcoming DoC ranger. Enjoy!!
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Clarence Valley Road via Jacks Pass.Acheron Accommodation House Campsite - From $10