Kowhai Flat

Canterbury

Kowhai Flat

Canterbury

About this campsite

Kowhai Flat DOC campsite in Canterbury offers basic riverside camping near the Rakaia River, northwest of Methven with fishing access and long drop toilets.

Kowhai Flat is a Department of Conservation campsite located in Canterbury, northwest of Methven. Positioned on private farmland near the Rakaia River, the site provides basic facilities including long drop toilets. The riverside location offers opportunities for fishing along the Rakaia River. Access is via Blackford Road and Double Hill Run Road, turning off State Highway 77 west of Rakaia Gorge. The campsite sits at a bend after Hutt Stream on Redcliff Station farmland. Contact the Department of Conservation to confirm current camping fees and booking requirements.

Location

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Common questions about Kowhai Flat

Can you book Kowhai Flat online?

We hold no online booking link for Kowhai Flat, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Kowhai Flat?

Kowhai Flat sits in CAN. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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