11 October 2026
Showers about the Divide, clearing early evening, otherwise fine.
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Macetown Campsite
This is a basic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area, 15 km from Arrowtown, at the end of a 4WD road that crosses the Arrow River numerous times.
Category
Basic
Booking
Not required
Unpowered sites
36
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Macetown Campsite
Macetown Road slips
The Macetown Road has numerous slips after a storm event in late August 2026. The slips could be unstable. 4WD, walking and biking access is closed (refer to the managed access system ). First published on 2 September 2026. Last reviewed on 6 October 2026.
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Southern Lakes forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
Rain developing.
14 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1900 metres.
15 October 2026
Showers developing. Snow lowering to 1100 metres.
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About Macetown Campsite
This is a basic campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area, 15 km from Arrowtown, at the end of a 4WD road that crosses the Arrow River numerous times.
Dog access at Macetown Campsite
Dogs on a leash only.
Facilities at Macetown Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from stream
- 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.