Courthouse Flat Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
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Courthouse Flat Campsite
The scenic drive to the campsite is alongside a historic goldfield. Activities nearby the site include picnicking, hunting and walking.
A beautiful drive to the Courthouse Flat Camping Ground situated next to an historic goldfield.
The road is not suitable for large campervans as the road can become impassable after heavy rain falls. There is walking access over the dart River if this is the case.
Try your hand at striking it rich with a bit of gold panning action. There is good fishing, walking and for the extremo's, caving.
There are no fires permitted at anytime, and the only water is from a stream.
Talking of gold, the walk from this campsite to nearby Mt Owen is just that.
Notices
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Courthouse Flat campsite closure
There will be a pest control operation in the Wangapeka area from February 2025. The operation will be run from Courthouse Flat Campsite.
The campsite will be closed to vehicles and camping at short notice while the operation is underway.
Limited alternative parking will be provided nearby, and trampers will still be able to walk through the campsite on foot to access tracks. Other parking is available approximately 4 km away at Rolling Junction, Siberia Campsite and Prices Clearing.
Monitor this page or contact the Nelson Visitor Centre for updates. 03 546 9339
First published on 17 December 2024. -
Predator control for Wangapeka
We plan to distribute non-toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter from 12 February 2025, depending on the weather. The operation is expected to take two days.
The Wangapeka/Mt Owen area will remain open. You are advised not to walk tracks in the area on the day/s of the operation.
DOC will distribute toxic bait containing 1080 within a month of applying the non-toxic bait.
This operation is part of DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 8 January 2025. -
Chummies Track reroute
The bottom section of Chummies Track has been rerouted. The original section of track is now closed with no access permitted.
The new track is signposted at Prices Clearing, Wangapeka River. See map (JGP, 116K)
First published on 26 February 2024. Last reviewed on 6 January 2025. -
Wasp control in Kahurangi National Park
Wasp bait will be laid in various sites on Public Conservation Land from January to April 2025 to control wasp numbers, as listed below. Warning notices will be displayed at all public access points.
- Kahurangi
- Abel Tasman
- Mt Richmond
DOC Campsite Pricing
Courthouse Flat Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
DOC Standard Campsite
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 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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Reviews
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0.5/5
It takes half an hour of gravel road to get there and only near the end you know if you can cross the river.
If the water is below the knee, you can cross the ford (told to us by locals the day after).
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4.0/5
At the start of the very steep track up to Mt Owen...but there are shorter walks you can do from the campsite into the bush around the old gold mining areas...and there are actually old relics of big metal
gold mining equipment that were apparently dragged all the way from Nelson by men who started gold mining there but then abandoned them. There are two or three examples of these right on the track as well as evidence of the stone walls they built as well. The campsite is in a huge grassy area with good swimming holes in summer and mountains all around...but don't forget your insect repellent!
