Flash flood risk
Very heavy rain can cause sudden and severe flooding at Pioneer Park Campsite.
On 24 December 2022, a thunderstorm and heavy rain caused a flash flood here. The area highlighted in red on the map was covered with water in only 5 minutes, putting people and their belongings at risk.
Map showing area flooded during December 2022 storm
Image: DOC
Following heavy rain, the two fords on the access road may also be flooded and you will not be able to cross them safely.
Take the following precautions when staying at Pioneer Park Campsite.
- regularly check the weather forecast and do not camp in the high-risk flood zone if heavy rain or thunderstorms are forecast
- do not attempt to cross the fords if the creek is flooded
- move away from the high-risk flood zone during very heavy rain or thunderstorms and be prepared to move to high ground at short notice.
Mobile phone coverage
There is no or very limited mobile phone coverage at the campsite.
There is mobile phone coverage a 10-minute walk from the campsite, along the White Pine Track.
