Campground · Marlborough, New Zealand
Acheron Accommodation House Campsite
Molesworth Recreation Reserve
Acheron Accommodation House Campsite is a remote 60-site campground in Molesworth Recreation Reserve, beside a cobb building from 1863 that was once a carriage stop. It lies 17 km along Acheron Road, which is closed when the chain is across the bridge. Stays are open from 1 October 2026 to 12 April 2027.
Acheron Accommodation House Campsite is a campground in Molesworth Recreation Reserve, Marlborough, New Zealand, with 60 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Acheron Accommodation House Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 60 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 60 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays from 1 October 2026 to 12 April 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.
- Getting there
- 17 km along Acheron Road; closed when chain across bridge
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -42.39549, 172.95638
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Acheron Accommodation House Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Christopher HutSt James Conservation Area34.3 km (21.3 mi)
- Anne HutSt James Conservation Area35.5 km (22.1 mi)
- Boyle Flat HutSt James Conservation Area41.5 km (25.8 mi)
- Ada Pass HutLewis Pass Scenic Reserve42.2 km (26.2 mi)
- Molesworth Cob Cottage CampsiteMolesworth Recreation Reserve43.1 km (26.8 mi)
- Cannibal Gorge HutLewis Pass Scenic Reserve43.9 km (27.3 mi)
Acheron Accommodation House Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Acheron Accommodation House Campsite ahead?
Yes. Acheron Accommodation House Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Acheron Accommodation House Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 60 sites at Acheron Accommodation House Campsite.
How much does Acheron Accommodation House 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 Acheron Accommodation House Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays from 1 October 2026 to 12 April 2027."
What is the emergency number at Molesworth Recreation Reserve?
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.