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Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite

Lindis Pass Historic Hotel Campsite is a free, basic campsite managed by the Department of Conservation, situated alongside the Lindis River in the Lindis Valley area of Otago, Central South Island.

The site sits within a historic reserve that preserves the remains of the old Lindis Pass Hotel, and a short walk leads to a hut once belonging to "Wattie" Thompson, the last miner to work the area.

Old bridge piers and interpretive signage about local history add to the character of the reserve. Access is via Old Faithful Road off SH 8, a 6 km unsealed road that is narrow and steep in places and unsuitable for large campervans.

Facilities are minimal — long-drop toilets only, with no treated water supply. Fires are not permitted at any time, camping within 20 metres of the hotel ruins is prohibited, and visitors are asked not to remove any historical artefacts from the reserve.


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