Free campground
Free campground
Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite is a free DOC camping area set alongside the Lindis River in the Lindis Valley, Otago.
The site also borders the ruins of the historic Lindis Pass Hotel, and a short walk from camp leads to an old hut once belonging to "Wattie" Thompson, the last miner to work the area.
Basic facilities include a long-drop toilet, stream water, and a cooking shelter. Access is via Old Faithful Road off SH 8, a 6 km unsealed route that is narrow and steep in places, making it unsuitable for large campervans.
Campers are advised to avoid pitching under trees and must stay at least 20 metres from the hotel ruins; removal of historical artefacts is not permitted. No dogs are allowed on site.
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