Lake Tennyson Campsite

Molesworth Recreation Reserve

Expansive campsite on the tussock shoreline of Lake Tennyson, on Molesworth Station. The campsite is close to the start of the St James Cycle Trail, and the route over Maling Pass. Very exposed to the Norwester winds.

The campsite has assisted disabled access, and an information shelter.

Lake Tennyson • By matthew. Licence: C.
Key information
Owner
Owner: DOC
DOC
Category
Informal campsite
Spaces
10 spaces
10
Facilities
Toilet
Water supply
Water: Natural source
Getting there
Getting there
Road access
From Hanmer Springs over Jacks Pass and along Tophouse Road. The road is open all year and suitable for standard cars. However, it is exposed to alpine conditions, and it can be rough and corrugated.

The campsite is also accessed from St Arnaud via the 4WD toll road open summer months.

Bookings
No bookings — open access
No — open access
Other
Altitude
1,102m
Maps
NZTopo50-BT24
Link
www.doc.govt.nz/p...http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/marlborough/places/molesworth-station/things-to-do/campsites/lake-tennyson-campsite/
Map
ID 15652

About this campsite

Added 8 April 2015 by matthewmatthew. No revisions.
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