Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Teetotal Campsite

Use this campsite as a base to explore nearby Nelson Lakes National Park.

Tasman, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Nelson Lakes National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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630m

-41.79302, 172.83385

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About this campsite

This is an easily accessible campsite just west of the village of St Arnaud and close to the Nelson Lakes National Park.

It offers excellent mountain biking through summer and is connected to St Arnaud by a 1.2 km dual walking and mountain biking track.

Facilities

Nearest dump station is Kerr Bay Campsite in St Arnaud.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Boating, Kayaking and canoeing, Mountain biking, Skiing and ski touring, Swimming, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

During summer: Pay at the onsite 'iron ranger' or at Rotoiti/Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre in St Arnaud during opening hours. You may also pay the camp host if they are available (credit/bank card payment is accepted).

During winter: Pay at the Rotoiti/Nelson lakes Visitor Centre or use the self-registration kiosk.

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Alpine, Forest, Rivers and lakes

Dogs: Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.

Sites: 0 powered, 12 unpowered

Trails

Teetotal Campsite can be accessed on the trails St Arnaud Sampler and No More Beersies from our trail directory.

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