Saint Arnaud-Kawatiri Highway in Tasman District

Saint Arnaud-Kawatiri Highway in Tasman District is a two-lane, asphalted main road (80 km/h). It runs in a southeast-northwest direction starting from Kawatiri - Murchison Highway and crosses Kohatu-Kawatiri Highway, Higgins Road, Baigent Road, Howard Valley Road, Speargrass Road, Mount Robert Road, Teetotal Road and Lodge Road and ends at Main Road Saint Arnaud. This road is part of the long-distance road "63".

Road Type
main road
Lanes
2
Speed Limit
80
Route
southeast-northwest

Campsite

  • Kawatiri Campsite (wheelchair accessible, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Camp at the historic Kawatiri Railway Station site. Explore the old rail bridge, tunnel and station. A great place to walk, fish or picnic. – approx. 150 m.
  • Camp site (tents only). The only, 8 NZD per night – approx. 16,9 km.
  • West Bay Campground (Buller) (tents allowed, caravans allowed) – approx. 20,8 km.
  • West Bay Campsite (limited wheelchair access, tents allowed, caravans allowed). Enjoy water activities on the lake at this easily accessible campsite in the picturesque Nelson Lakes National Park. It is only open during the summer months. – approx. 20,9 km.
  • Angelus Hut Campsite (10 places, tents allowed) – approx. 24,1 km.
  • Courthouse Flat Campsite (tents allowed). The scenic drive to the campsite is alongside a historic goldfield. Activities nearby the site include caving, gold fossicking, picnicking, hunting and walking. – approx. 25,5 km.

Picnic site

  • Clark Valley Recreational Area – approx. 18,1 km.

Petrol stations

  • NPD (Diesel, NPD, opening hours: open 24/7) – approx. 22,5 km.

Gallery

  • Mātakitaki Gallery – approx. 26,8 km.

Viewpoint

  • Hope Saddle Lookout – approx. 11,2 km.
  • Lake Rotoiti View – approx. 21,7 km.
  • Blue Creek Resurgence – approx. 24,1 km.
  • Sunset Saddle – approx. 25,6 km.

Artwork

  • The Valley (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 22,3 km.
  • Karearea Landing (artist: Emma Erasmus) – approx. 23,0 km.

Shelter

  • DOC car park shelter (picnic_shelter) – approx. 21,3 km.

Guest house

  • St Arnaud House at Holland Street 4 – approx. 22,9 km.

Attraction

  • Sanctuary Dome Rock Climbing – approx. 19,9 km.
  • Old prospectors hut – approx. 20,7 km.
  • Stamping battery – approx. 24,3 km.

Hostel

  • Huha Bike Hostel – approx. 7,9 km.
  • Rotoiti Lodge – approx. 21,9 km.

Public toilet

  • Owen River Recreation Reserve – approx. 13,8 km.

Cafés

  • Elaine’s Cafe (outdoor seating) – approx. 22,5 km.

Motel

  • Murchison Motel – approx. 26,8 km.