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Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite

OPEN

Avalanche Creek Shelter Campsite is a amenity areas, located in Canterbury / West Coast, South Island. Managed by the Department of Conservation New Zealand. Always book in advance for popular sites and verify fees on the DOC website.

Amenity Areas📍 Canterbury / West Coast🗺️ South Island

Location

⛺ Campsite🏔️ Hut

Coordinates: -42.94066, 171.56260

Campsite details

Status
OPEN
Category
Amenity Areas
Type
Standard campsite
Region
Canterbury / West Coast
Island
South Island
Coordinates
-42.9407, 171.5626

Check availability & book

Verify fees, facilities and booking options directly with DOC before travelling.

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Nearby walking tracks

Carroll Hut to 7 Mile Creek Bushline Trk

Tracks3.7 km
View on DOC →

Browning Pass to Harman Hut Track

Tracks5.3 km
View on DOC →

Harman Hut to Mudflats Hut Track

Tracks7.9 km
View on DOC →

Mudflats Hut to Lower Arahura Hut Track

Tracks9.6 km
View on DOC →

Deception Valley Route

Tracks14.0 km
View on DOC →

Pfeifer Creek to Harper Pass Track

Tracks23.2 km
View on DOC →

Nearby DOC huts

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DOC data as of: May 2026

Safety notice: This page is for planning and discovery only. Always check official DOC information, weather, track conditions, bookings, permits and local safety guidance before travelling. Do not rely solely on this website or GPS for navigation.

Data source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC). Not an official DOC website. Always verify information at doc.govt.nz.