Campground · Canterbury, New Zealand
Hawdon Shelter Campsite
Arthur's Pass National Park
Hawdon Shelter Campsite has 30 sites on grassy flats in the lower Hawdon Valley, with walks along the Hawdon River. Follow SH 73 to Mount White Road, 24 km south of Arthur's Pass village. Open fires are not allowed except in the DOC shelter fireplace. Wasp numbers reach high levels from January to March.
Hawdon Shelter Campsite is a campground in Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 30 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Hawdon Shelter Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 30 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 30 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $10 per night
- Child (5-17): $5 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Rules and limits
- No open fires except in the DOC shelter fireplace
- Getting there
- Follow SH 73 to Mount White Road, 24 km south of Arthur's Pass village
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -42.98787, 171.74789
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Hawdon Shelter Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Hawdon HutArthur's Pass National Park8.6 km (5.3 mi)
- Edwards HutArthur's Pass National Park9.6 km (6 mi)
- Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) CampsiteCraigieburn Forest Park11.7 km (7.3 mi)
- Klondyke Corner CampsiteArthur's Pass National Park13 km (8.1 mi)
- Casey HutArthur's Pass National Park14.3 km (8.9 mi)
- Avalanche Creek Shelter CampsiteArthur's Pass National Park16 km (9.9 mi)
Hawdon Shelter Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Hawdon Shelter Campsite ahead?
Yes. Hawdon Shelter Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Hawdon Shelter Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 30 sites at Hawdon Shelter Campsite.
How much does Hawdon Shelter Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
When is Hawdon Shelter Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Arthur's Pass National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.