Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Temple Campsite

North of Lake Ōhau, within a beautiful beech forest in a large, flat area. Tramp the North and South Temple Stream tracks.

Canterbury, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Ruataniwha Conservation Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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590m

-44.10760, 169.81773

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Facilities

Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Water from stream, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

Free. 

More details

Access: Car

Landscape: Forest

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 30 unpowered

Trails

Temple Campsite can be accessed on the trail North-South Temple circuit from our trail directory.

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