Hawdon Shelter Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Arthur's Pass National Park, CanterburyOpen
- Sites
- 30
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
Follow SH 73 to Mount White Road, 24 km south of Arthur’s Pass village.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 42.98787° S, 171.74789° E
About this place
Camp in the lower reaches of the Hawdon Valley on the grassy flats.
Know before you go
Stay safe when crossing rivers and streams
If you plan to cross unbridged rivers or side streams, know how to cross safely and be prepared for if you cannot cross. Do not cross if the river or stream is flooded, you cannot find safe entry and exit points or are unsure it’s safe. Turn back or wait for the river to drop. If in doubt, stay out. How to cross rivers safely NIWA river flow forecasts: View a video of national followed by regional river flows
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Trip options
Walking times come from DOC track descriptions, added up leg by leg from car-accessible trailheads. Nights and return times are ParkUp estimates, allowing about 8 hours of walking a day.
1 option · 4 nights
SH73
Walking in
26 hr (via Edwards Hut, Hawdon Hut)
Walking out
26 hr to SH73 (via Edwards Hut, Hawdon Hut)
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai track descriptions.
Fees and bookings
DOC Campsite Pass Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. Book Hawdon Campsite online Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Hawdon Hut
Serviced • 20 bunks • Canterbury • 8.6 km
Hawdon Hut is a serviced 20-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area. It provides basic accommodation for visitors exploring the region.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Edwards Hut
Serviced • 16 bunks • Canterbury • 9.6 km
Edwards Hut is a serviced 16-bunk hut located in the North Canterbury and Arthur's Pass area of Canterbury.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Kidson Lodge
Canterbury • 0.4 km
Paterson Lodge
Canterbury • 0.5 km
Riversdale Hut
Canterbury • 2.9 km
Walks nearby
Contact
Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre
104 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass 7654
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.