10 October 2026
Scattered showers, possibly heavy and thundery with hail, easing this evening.
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1 / 9Craigieburn Forest Park
Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite
Camp beside a high-country lake in the Waimakariri Basin – a good base for bird watching.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
20
Dogs
Not allowed
Alerts for Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite
No active alerts returned. Conditions can still change.
Canterbury High Country forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
11 October 2026
Showers about the Divide, clearing in the evening, otherwise fine.
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls.
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About Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite
Camp beside a high-country lake in the Waimakariri Basin – a good base for bird watching.
Dog access at Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite
No dogs.
Facilities at Lake Pearson (Moana Rua) Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.