Temple Campsite
About Temple Campsite
Temple Campsite is a Basic DOC campsite in Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 30 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 6 in all. Things to do here include walking. You can get there by car. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Monument Hut, 9 km away.
North of Lake Ōhau, within a beautiful beech forest in a large, flat area. Tramp the North and South Temple Stream tracks.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Water from a stream
- Non-flush toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Walking
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Ruataniwha Conservation Park, Canterbury, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Temple Campsite
Is Temple Campsite free?
Yes. Temple Campsite is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Temple Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Temple Campsite?
No. You can get there by car.
What facilities does Temple Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Water from a stream and Non-flush toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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