• The Macetown campsite is under those old trees. | Macetown campsite, Arrow River near Arrowtown
  • There's evidence of the old gold mining days, but not much. | Macetown campsite, Arrow River near Arrowtown
  • You have to wander down to the Arrow River for water, the long haul. | Macetown campsite, Arrow River near Arrowtown
  • It's a great place to camp, other than the water distance. | Macetown campsite, Arrow River near Arrowtown

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Macetown campsite | Macetown Historic Reserve, Motatapu Track

The Macetown campsite is an official DOC campsite adjacent to the Arrow River near Arrowtown, on Te Araroa.

Not many facilities here and a long way to get water from the Arrow River but it is a pleasant spot to put up a tent under the leafy trees.

Not much remains from the old gold mining settlement, just some piles of stones from fireplaces, and fences, although the remaining two old stone buildings have been restored.

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category . . . basic DOC campsite

camping fee . . . free

booking . . . not required

campsites . . . 36 sites, although they are not marked

facilities . . . none

water . . . from Arrow River, 100 m walk

toilet . . . longdrop