Coldwater Stream Campsite

Coldwater Stream Campsite

Rainbow Valley

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7 St Arnaud

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Coldwater Stream Campsite

This remote campsite is a great base camp for 4WD. Fish for trout, or kayak in the river.

A basic campsite accessible to 4WD and mountain bikes. The toll road from St Arnaud and Coldwater Stream is open from Boxing Day through until Easter Monday. Other times you will have to contact Star Holdings Ltd on 03 545 7600 during office hours.

Notices

  • Possum control operation in Upper Wairau – Rainbow area

    There is a ground based (cyanide) possum control operation running until 30 October 2024 to eliminate the risk of bovine TB spreading in domestic stock.

    The operation covers 8,713 hectares along the Rainbow Road from Chinaman Stream to No Mans Creek. It extends up to the headwaters of the Rainbow River, Coldwater Creek and Judges Creek.

    Poison warning signs will be in place and maintained throughout the operation. There is a risk from secondary poisoning.

    Further information contact Excell by phone 0508 392 355 or email office@excellcorp.co.nz.

    First published on 3 October 2021. Last reviewed on 1 November 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Coldwater Stream Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.

DOC Basic Campsite

Basic campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water may be from a water tank that is untreated, stream or lake. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Access may be by road or boat.

Feature Value Value
Unpowered Site Adult $0.00 per night
Unpowered Site Child $0.00 per night
Unpowered Site Infant $0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Marlborough

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandNelson RegionSt Arnaud

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping
  • Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-42.0308072145195

172.901079559326

Latitude
-42.0308072145195
Longitude
172.901079559326

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Reviews

  • 5.0/5

    No hut!

    But a lovely campsite with a perfectly ventilated toilet.

    Coldwater stream delivers really cold and crystal clear water.

    Accessible by 4WD, MTB or hiking on the rainbow route (toll road!) from St. Arnaud to Hanmer Springs.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Good hut and a few sites for tents, no water inside, but toilets/fireplace and beds/mattresses, quiet and beautiful when it's good weather, easy walking.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago