Places to stay

Camping

Children in tent, Molesworth Cob Cottage
campsite

The Molesworth Cob Cottage and Acheron Accommodation House are the only camping sites along the Acheron Road, located at either end of the route ($6.00/adult and $1.50/child per night).

Camping is allowed at Lake Tennyson and Coldwater Creek and at Sedgemere Sleepout Hut where camping is also allowed, adjacent to the accessway to the tarns.

Find out about the historic Molesworth Cob Cottage and Acheron Accommodation House.

Huts

On the Hanmer-Rainbow Road, the four bunk Island Gully Hut and the six bunk Sedgemere Sleepout Hut are available to the public. While a woodburning stove is provided for heating, hut users should bring their own firewood and it is recommended that gas stoves be carried in for cooking. Both are standard DOC huts and require a hut ticket or hut pass to stay in them.

Island Gully Hut

This is a standard 4-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.

Sedgemere Sleepout

This is a standard 6-bunk hut in the South Marlborough area.

Severn Hut

This is a standard 6 bunk hut in the South Marlborough Area.

Map of Molesworth Station

View a map of Molesworth Station showing the available facilities, public access zones and roads.