Conservation Campsites - South Island

LEGEND
Campsite
North-west
Nelson
Forest Park
1
60
Takaka
DOC Visitor Centre
5
ABEL TASMAN
NATIONAL PARK
26
Conservation
CAMPSITES
KAHURANGI
NATIONAL PARK
Town / city
6
7
60
Motueka
60
Karamea
North-west
Nelson
Forest Park
Hope
Brightwater
Wakefield
NELSON
Nelson Regional
Visitor Centre
6
Great Walk
27
2
6
Picton
1
10
6
19
20
6
BLENHEIM
22
3
Murchison
6
14
1516
13
12 18
11
63
6
Westport
8
9
Mount
Richmond
Forest Park
67
National / provincial highway
6
17
6
4
1
21
Nelson Lakes
Visitor Centre
6
69
PAPAROA
NATIONAL PARK
PUBLIC CONSERVATION LAND
Punakaiki
28
29
7
Hanmer
Forest Park
6
7
30
32
Reserve
Hokitika
1
Ka Whata Tu
o Rakihouia
Conservation Park
25
7
Greymouth
Conservation park
24
NELSON LAKES
NATIONAL PARK
65
Victoria
Forest
Park
Paparoa National Park
Visitor Centre
National park
Victoria
Forest
Park
Reefton
Kumara
23
Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Visitor Centre
Hanmer Springs
Hurunui
Visitor Centre
70
31
36
73
Lake Sumner
Forest Park
37
1
7
ARTHUR’S PASS
NATIONAL PARK
6
33
Conservation area
Arthur’s Pass National Park
Visitor Centre
Craigieburn 38
Forest Park
39
Korowai Torlesse
Tussocklands Park
34
Oxford
73
72
Westland Tai Poutini
National Park Visitor Centre
Marine reserve
40
35
Marine mammal sanctuary
47
Christchurch Visitor Centre
1
49
Lake
Pukaki
Ruataniwha
Conservation
Park
Hāwea
Conservation
Park
8
62
Oteake
Conservation
Park
61
Waimate
Kurow
1
82
Oteake
Conservation
Park
Arrowtown
6
QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown Regional
Visitor Centre
Lake
Wakatipu
83
85
Cromwell
Ranfurly
8
55
Alexandra
Lake
Manapouri
Eyre Mountains/
Taka Ra Haka
Conservation Park
56
Palmerston
60
87
8
Waikouaiti
1
Te Papanui
Conservation
Park
6
Mossburn
Lumsden
Fairfield
94
Dipton
8
90
6
96
1
Milton
GORE
Winton
1
Mataura
96
Balclutha
1
99
Riverton/
Aparima
Catlins
Conservation
Park
INVERCARGILL
57
59
Kaka Point
58
DUNEDIN
Dunedin
Visitor Centre
Conservation Campsites are places to
relax, enjoy and explore the great outdoors. This
map highlights the campsites managed by the
Department of Conservation (DOC) throughout
New Zealand that are accessible by campervans
and other vehicles.
Basic campsites and campsites difficult to access
by road are not listed here, you'll find information
on these campsites at doc.govt.nz/campsites.
1
Rakiura National Park
Visitor Centre
RAKIURA
NATIONAL PARK
Stewart Island/
Rakiura
OAMARU
85
94
FIORDLAND
NATIONAL PARK
1
Clyde
6
Lake 94
Te Anau
Te Anau
Great Walks
Booking Office
TIMARU
83
8
6
54
1
45
8
Mt Aspiring National Park
Visitor Centre
53
TE WAI
POUNAMU
SOUTH
ISLAND
Geraldine
79
46
Wanaka
52
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
Akaroa
Temuka
6
94
43
44
Fairlie
Hāwea
Conservation
Lake
Park
Hāwea
Lake
Wanaka
75
ASHBURTON
1
8
Twizel
Ahuriri
Conservation
Park
50
51
Lake
Ellesmere
41
80
48
CHRISTCHURCH
73
Methven
77
42
Makarora
Visitor Centre
Milford Sound
77
Te Kahui Kaupeka
Conservation Park
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Visitor Centre
Haast
Visitor Centre
MOUNT ASPIRING
NATIONAL PARK
1
Hakatere
Conservation
Park
72
6
Rangiora
Kaiapoi
WESTLAND
Franz Josef/Waiau
TAI POUTINI
NATIONAL PARK
AORAKI /
MOUNT COOK
6
NATIONAL PARK
Enjoy your journey!
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25
50
100 km
WHAT TO EXPECT
SERVICED CAMPSITES
$15* adult; $7.50 youth/child
Flush toilets, tap water, kitchen/cooking bench, hot showers, rubbish
collection and road access for all types of vehicles. Laundry facilities,
BBQs, fireplaces, cookers and picnic tables may be provided.
FREEDOM CAMPING
Experience New Zealand by camping responsibly. If you do wish to
freedom camp, ask at Visitor Centres to find out where local restrictions
exist as instant $200 fines now apply. For more information about
freedom camping see doc.govt.nz/freedomcamping or camping.org.nz.
You could get a $200 instant fine by:
SCENIC CAMPSITES $10* adult; $5 youth/child
Toilets, tap water supply and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and
fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish
bins may be provided.
ff Freedom camping overnight where there is a no camping sign.
STANDARD CAMPSITES
$6* adult; $3 youth/child
Toilets (usually composting or pit), water supply (tap, stream, or lake)
and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers,
picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.
ff Depositing waste while freedom camping.
Age categories for fees:
Adult: 18+ years;
Youth/child: 5–17 years;
Infants: 0–4 years no charge.
* Some pricing exceptions do
apply—check the individual
campsite listing to confirm.
BASIC, BACKCOUNTRY and
GREAT WALKS campsites
are not featured on this map.
Visit doc.govt.nz/campsites
or greatwalks.co.nz for more
information.
BOOKING AND PAYING FEES
Some campsites need to be booked in
advance, either online at booking.doc.
govt.nz or at any DOC Visitor Centre. If
a booking is required, it is noted on this
map. Charges may apply when booking
through a Visitor Centre. Check the
website as over time, more campsites
will able to be booked online.
Self-registration envelope
Where bookings are not required, pay
fees via the self-registration system at
the campsite, or at a Visitor Centre.
Fees are generally charged per person,
per night, and reflect the level of facilities and services provided.
Powered sites are $3 extra per person.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
NZMCA PASSES
New Zealand Motor Caravan Association
(NZMCA) pass holders: check your pass for
exemption dates or special conditions, and that
your pass is valid at your intended destination.
ff Freedom camping overnight where there is a self-contained
sign and you are not using an approved NZ Standard selfcontained vehicle.
GRAVEL ROADS AND INSURANCE
If you are driving a rental vehicle, remember to check whether you are
insured when driving on unsealed roads.
AT THE CAMPSITE
CAMPSITES AND DOGS
Dogs are not permitted at any Conservation Campsite unless the
dogs permitted or dog on a leash symbol is present. With most
campsites located in or near protected areas it is important that dogs
are not taken into places where they may attack native wildlife.
BEWARE OF THIEVES
Remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.
PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE
Some of these campsites are in areas where native species are
vulnerable to disease. You can prevent spreading disease by following
some simple precautions, including cleaning gear before and after
entering these areas. Look for notices at the campsites and local
DOC Visitor Centres for details.
DIDYMO AND OTHER FRESHWATER PESTS
Didymo, also known as ‘rock snot’, is a exotic alga
that invades waterways. This microscopic pest can be
spread by a single drop of water. Even if you can’t see
it, you could be spreading it.
CHECK, CLEAN, DRY . Stop the spread of didymo
and other freshwater pests. A large number of Conservation
Campsites are near rivers and lakes, so always remember to Check,
Clean, Dry all footwear, bicycles, vehicles, fishing equipment and other
items before entering, and when moving between, waterways. For
more information and cleaning guidelines go to biosecurity.govt.nz/
didymo or doc.govt.nz/stopthespread.
SYMBOLS
State Highway = SH, Visitor Centre = VC, National Park = NP
Number of campsites
Shop
Number of
powered sites
Café
Water from tap
Dump station
Water from stream
Petrol available
Cold shower
Wheelchair accessible
Hot shower
Wheelchair accessible
with assistance
Campfires permitted
Dogs permitted – keep
your dog under control
at all times
BBQ (wood or gas)
Dogs permitted on a
leash at all times
Cookers/electric stove
Information correct at the time of printing. Current information is available
on the DOC website at doc.govt.nz. Feedback about this brochure is welcomed,
please email [email protected].
Cover: Port Jackson campsite, Coromandel. Photo: Rob Suisted (naturespic.com)
Editing and design: Publishing Team, DOC National Office
Published by: Department of Conservation, Commercial Business Unit,
PO Box 10420, Wellington, New Zealand | September 2013
North-west
Nelson
Forest Park
1
60
Takaka
5
ABEL TASMAN
NATIONAL PARK
6
7
60
26
KAHURANGI
NATIONAL PARK
Motueka
60
Karamea
North-west
Nelson
Forest Park
Hope
Brightwater
Wakefield
NELSON
Nelson Regional
Visitor Centre
6
27
6
Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes. Photo: Herb Christophers
Picton
1
10
6
NELSON/TASMAN
19
20
6
BLENHEIM
1
3
6
4
1
69
Punakaiki
28
Victoria
Forest
Park
Nelson Lakes
Visitor Centre
Reefton
7
29
Greymouth
Hanmer
Forest Park
6
30
32
Hokitika
31
Ka Whata Tu
o Rakihouia
Conservation Park
25
7
7
Kumara
3
73
37
Lake Sumner
Forest Park
1
7
ARTHUR’S PASS
NATIONAL PARK
38
Korowai Torlesse
Tussocklands Park
39
Oxford
SERVICED /SCENIC Lake Rotoroa
STANDARD 40 Camp surrounded by native bush—tramp in the valleys
West Bay
STANDARD 40 Easily accessible camp in a remote picturesque setting.
4
Kerr Bay
SCENIC 13 9 Kerr Bay campsite is adjacent to Lake Rotoiti,
surrounded by beech forest, near the St Arnaud township.
E–N 1587370–5371777 GETTING THERE: 88 km from Nelson,
103 km from Blenheim, 60 km from Murchison. ACCESS: Sealed.
BOOKING: Essential from 15 December to 30 April; book online
or ph Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre 03 521 1808. FEES: Nonpowered: $10 adult; $5 child. Powered: $15 adult; $7.50 child.
NOTE: Showers only available in summer.
6
Arthur’s Pass National Park
Visitor Centre
Craigieburn
Forest Park
E–N 1585648–5372685 GETTING THERE: Lake Rotoiti, West
Bay. Just off SH63 on Mt Robert Road, west of St Arnaud.
ACCESS: Sealed. NOTE: Open mid-December to March; reopens
for Easter. BOOKING: Can be booked online.
70
36
E–N 1566590–5373011 GETTING THERE: Off SH6, east of
Murchison. Follow Gowan Valley Road to end. ACCESS: Sealed.
23
Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Visitor Centre
Hanmer Springs
Hurunui
Visitor Centre
or explore the lakeshore; take repellent for sand flies.
1
Victoria
Forest
Park
Paparoa National Park
Visitor Centre
2
24
NELSON LAKES
NATIONAL PARK
65
100+ This large popular campground is a great base;
E–N 1600414–5481379 GETTING THERE: 32 km east of Takaka.
Take Abel Tasman Drive, turn into Totaranui Road and follow to
end. ACCESS: Gravel or by boat. NOTE: Serviced campground
from 10 October – 30 April; Scenic the rest of the year. BOOKING:
Booking essential December – January. Can be booked online.
21
6
PAPAROA
NATIONAL PARK
Totaranui
good access point to the Abel Tasman Coast Track.
22
Murchison
6
14
1516
13
12 18
11
63
6
Westport
8
9
Mount
Richmond
Forest Park
67
2
6
17
72
Rangiora
RO
G
SO
U
LAR
6
GEMENT
eka
Takaka
6
7
60
26
KAHURANGI
NATIONAL PARK
60
Karamea
North-west
Nelson
Forest Park
Hope
Brightwater
Wakefield
NELSON
Nelson Regional
Visitor Centre
6
3
4
n
7
Mount
BLENHEIM
Richmond
Forest Park
6
39
8
20 19
10
Tuamarina
Spring Creek
BLENHEIM
21
Pelorus Bridge
SCENIC
32 14 Camp in one of Marlborough’s last river-flat
forests bordering the Pelorus River.
E–N 1647698–5427996 GETTING THERE: On SH6 54 km from
Nelson, 60 km from Blenheim. ACCESS: Short, unsealed, wellformed narrow road from café on SH6 to campsite. BOOKING:
Required; ph 03 571 6019 or email [email protected]. FEES:
Summer: $12 adult/$6 child. Winter: $10 adult/$5 child.
9
Ka Whata Tu
o Rakihouia
Conservation Park
Hanmer Springs
Hurunui
Visitor Centre
STANDARD
20 This grassy, flat camping area was once a gold mining
E–N 1649697–5419298 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH6 into
Wakamarina Road at Canvastown and follow 15 km to end.
ACCESS: Gravel, narrow, winding.
23
Kaikoura
Kaikoura
Visitor Centre
Butchers Flat
area and is great for picnicking or swimming.
1
MARLBOROUGH
NOTE: Where dogs are allowed, a permit is required; ph 03 520 3002
(Picton) or 03 572 9100 (Renwick).
W ARNING: No fires allowed in any campsite in Marlborough due
to the high fire risk.
5
1
7
18
24
36
SS
RK
E–N 1662194–5447290 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH6 north
of Rai Valley into Ronga Road, then right into Opouri Road, which
turns into Tennyson Inlet Road, and follow this 27 km over Opouri
Saddle to the campsite on the left. ACCESS: Sealed—steep,
winding, narrow road. Not suitable for light towing vehicles.
Picton
9
70
Lake Sumner
Forest Park
11
STANDARD
25 A large, flat, sheltered camping area that makes a
WARNING: The camp floods during periods of high
rainfall—a flood warning system is in place.
25
Hanmer
Forest Park
19
20
1
Victoria
Forest
Park
29
1
13
Harvey Bay
great base for exploring Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area.
16
14 15
Nelson Lakes
Visitor Centre
NELSON LAKES
NATIONAL PARK
65
Mount
Richmond
Forest Park
22
Murchison
6
toria
orest
ark
2
Picton
Brightwater
10
6
12
8
12 18
11
8
Hope
9
63
6
6
6
7
17
NELSON 13
14
1516
Motueka
17
7
5
ABEL TASMAN
NATIONAL PARK
7
6
1
60
STANDARD
20 This campsite is a good base for exploring Pelorus
E–N 1664594–5454889 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH6 north
of Rai Valley into Ronga Road which becomes Croiselles-French
Pass Road. Continue through Okiwi Bay and after approx 10 km
turn into Elaine Bay Road. Follow to end. ACCESS: Sealed—
narrow, winding road or boat access.
RL
MA
North-west
Nelson
Forest Park
Elaine Bay
Sound by boat or walking/mountain biking nearby tracks.
5
BO
U
H
N
SE
ND
French Pass
SCENIC
18 Gateway to Rangitoto ki te Tonga (D’Urville Island);
watch the waters moving through Te Aumiti (French Pass).
E–N 1670992–5469085 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH6 north of
Rai Valley into Ronga Rd which becomes Croiselles–French Pass
Road and follow 60 km to the end. ACCESS: Sealed and gravel,
narrow winding road; or boat access. BOOKING: Recommended,
ph 03 576 5298 or email [email protected].
WARNING: There are high, unfenced cliffs at this campsite,
so children need to be supervised
10 Onamalutu
STANDARD 50 This campsite is set in remnant podocarp forest.
E–N 1658993–5410100 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH6, west
of Blenheim into Northbank Road for approx 6 km, turn right into
Onamalutu Road. Camp is 7 km along the road. ACCESS: Sealed.
11 Aussie Bay
STANDARD
6 A tranquil setting with a range of activities nearby including
walking and mountain biking on the Queen Charlotte Track.
E–N 1677790–5430594 GETTING THERE: Off Queen Charlotte
Drive in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, 15 km from Picton.
ACCESS: Steep driveway and difficult turning for large vehicles.
17 Waimaru
STANDARD
30 Isolated and a good base for water activities or fishing.
E–N 1686089–5452889 GETTING THERE: Turn off Queen Charlotte
Drive at Linkwater into Kenepuru Road, after 42 km turn left to stay
on Kenepuru Road, turn into Manaroa Road, then follow Clova Bay
Road to the end. ACCESS: Sealed and gravel, narrow, winding road.
18 Whatamango Bay
STANDARD
50 Camp beside a beach, and fish, walk or go boating.
E–N 1690087–5430793 GETTING THERE: From Picton head
east past Waikawa on Port Underwood Road for 10 km. ACCESS:
Sealed, narrow, winding road to camp entrance. Close to the ferries.
Momorangi Bay, Marlborough. Photo: Herb Christophers
MARLBOROUGH CONT.
12 Momorangi Bay
SERVICED
50 84 A north-facing family camp in a sheltered,
popular bay; glow worm grotto on site, walks and mountain
biking nearby. Three cabins are also available.
E–N 1678690–5430894 GETTING THERE: On Queen Charlotte
Drive in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, 13 km from Picton.
ACCESS: Sealed, winding road, or boat access. BOOKING:
Required; ph 03 573 7865 or email [email protected].
13 Cowshed Bay
SCENIC
30 Camp near the foreshore or on the inland side of the road
at this popular campsite within walking distance of Portage.
E–N 1686179–5438368 GETTING THERE: Turn off Queen Charlotte
Drive at Linkwater into Kenepuru Road and follow for 28 km.
ACCESS: Narrow, winding road or by boat.
14 Picnic Bay
19 Whites Bay
STANDARD
30 This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach.
E–N 1688387–5418196 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH1 at Tuamarina,
north of Blenheim, into Hunters Road. Take Pembers Road, Rarangi
Road, left into Rarangi Beach Road, left into Port Underwood Road
and follow the coast to Whites Bay. ACCESS: Sealed.
20 Rarangi STANDARD 20 Camp next to the beach where you can fish, walk, picnic,
surf or walk to Monkey Bay for a better swimming beach.
E–N 1687487–5417096 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH1 at
Tuamarina, 8 km north of Blenheim, into Hunters Road, take
Pembers Road, Rarangi Road, and turn left onto Rarangi Beach
Road. Campsite is at the end of the road. ACCESS: Sealed.
boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching opportunities.
fishing nearby.
E–N 1609426–5382284 GETTING THERE: Adjacent to SH63,
Wash Bridge, Wairau River. ACCESS: Sealed.
23 Puhi Puhi
STANDARD 6 This peaceful grassy campsite is near a short scenic
native bushwalk.
E–N 1660832–5319967 GETTING THERE: 31 km from Kaikoura,
121 km from Blenheim. Turn inland up Puhi Puhi Road, off SH1 on
the north side of the Hapuku River bridge, 9 km north of Kaikoura.
Camp is 6 km along the road. ACCESS: Gravel.
ACCESS: Gravel. Not suitable for vehicles with trailers, caravans,
buses or other vehicles over 7 m long. NOTE: The Acheron Road
E–N 1687688–5439092 GETTING THERE: Turn off Queen Charlotte
Drive at Linkwater into Kenepuru Road and follow 2 km past
Portage. ACCESS: Narrow, winding road or by boat.
is open from the Saturday of Labour Weekend (late October) until
Easter Monday. Weather conditions and fire danger can close it at
any time. Ph 03 572 9100 to check the road is open. The following
two campsites are located on this road.
15 Nikau Cove
STANDARD
6 This flat campsite is in a sheltered bay and offers a good
24 Cob Cottage
base for exploring the area by sea or land.
SCENIC
20 A great base for a range of activities including boating,
STANDARD 9 Camp next to the Wairau River, with swimming and
Molesworth Station is New Zealand’s largest farm; drive or
cycle along the road and fish in the river.
4 This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor
16 Kenepuru Head
22 Kowhai Point
MOLESWORTH STATION
STANDARD
E–N 1688088–5438992 GETTING THERE: Turn off Queen Charlotte
Drive and follow Kenepuru Road. 3 km past Portage. ACCESS:
Narrow, winding road or by boat.
Kenepuru Head, Marlborough. Photo: Herb Christophers
STANDARD 20 Camp near the original cob cottage built in 1885 close
Nikau Cove, Marlborough. Photo: Peter Brady
21 Marfells Beach
STANDARD
30 Camp beside the gravel beach not far from Lake
fishing, walking and mountain biking.
Grassmere Salt Works.
E–N 1693897–5441385 GETTING THERE: Turn off Queen Charlotte
Drive at Linkwater into Kenepuru Road and follow for 40 km to
Kenepuru Head. ACCESS: Narrow, winding road.
E–N 1700179–5380002 GETTING THERE: From SH1, follow
Marfells Beach Road to the end. South side of Lake Grassmere/
Kapara Te Hau. ACCESS: Sealed, some gravel.
to the Molesworth Station boundary.
E–N 1622456–5340796 GETTING THERE: To the Acheron Road:
turn off SH1 into Awatere Rd and drive 100 km (approx 2 hr 30 min).
25 Acheron
STANDARD 20 Camp at the site of the former Acheron Accommodation
House, once an overnight carriage stop—now a historic site.
E–N 1596410–5306311 GETTING THERE: To the Acheron Road:
take Clarence Valley Road (via Jacks Pass Road).
Tak
31 Hans Bay
STANDARD
40 A large, grassy lake-front campsite beside beautiful
26
Lake Kaniere.
KAHURANGI
NATIONAL PARK
E–N 1449134–5258774 GETTING THERE: 19 km southeast of
Hokitika. From Kaniere, follow Lake Kaniere Road to end. Take
Dorothy Falls Road at fork, follow to Hans Bay. ACCESS: Sealed.
Karamea
North-west
Nelson
Forest Park
32 Lake Mahinapua
STANDARD
100 Camp beside Lake Mahinapua, a popular overnight
and day stop, within stunning forest surroundings.
67
E–N 1428437–5259778 GETTING THERE: 10 km south of
Hokitika turn off SH6 into Lake Mahinapua Access Road, opposite
the hotel. 300 m to road end. ACCESS: Gravel.
Lake Paringa, West Coast. Photo: Frans Dellebeke
33 Lake Ianthe/Matahi
STANDARD
12 Camp beside one of Westland’s forest-lined freshwater
WEST COAST
26 Kohaihai
STANDARD Kohaihai River, with beautiful nīkau forest nearby.
E–N 1524647–5448696 GETTING THERE: North of Karamea
at the end of Council Road and the start of the Heaphy Track.
ACCESS: Last 3 km not sealed. NOTE: 2-night maximum stay.
27 Lyell
STANDARD
50 Site of the historic gold-rush town of Lyell, this is a large,
grassed campsite with old gold workings nearby.
E–N 1520990–5372328 GETTING THERE: On SH6 in the Upper
Buller Gorge, 15 km northeast of Inangahua. ACCESS: Sealed.
28 Slab Hut Creek
STANDARD
25 Once a gold mining area, this is now a popular camping
6
69
PAPAROA
NATIONAL PARK
Punakaiki
20 Boat, fish for trout or swim in the lake at this easily
accessible campsite.
NELSON LAK
NATIONAL PA
65
Reefton
Victoria
Forest
Park
Paparoa National Park
Visitor Centre
29
7
7
E–N 1374926–5202284 GETTING THERE: SH6, 13 km north
of Franz Josef/Waiau at the northern end of Lake Mapourika.
ACCESS: Gravel.
Greymouth
Hanm
Forest P
6
35 Lake Paringa
STANDARD
30
12 Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake and
walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.
32
E–N 1311000–5149767 GETTING THERE: Beside SH6, 40 km
north of Haast. ACCESS: Gravel.
Hokitika
7
Kumara
31
36
73
37
E–N 1500236–5332147 GETTING THERE: Off SH7 on Slab Hut
Creek Road. 10 km south of Reefton. ACCESS: Gravel.
28
Victoria
Forest
Park
STANDARD
site in a park-like setting next to a gold-panning stream.
Murchison
6
E–N 1407332–5229783 GETTING THERE: Adjacent to SH6,
15 km north of Harihari. ACCESS: Gravel.
34 Ottos/MacDonalds
2
6
6
lakes, popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.
50 This is a sheltered campsite at the mouth of the
29 Marble Hill
27
Westport
Lake Sumner
Forest Park
ARTHUR’S PASS
NATIONAL PARK
6
33
Arthur’s Pass National Park
Visitor Centre
Craigieburn
Forest Park
38
STANDARD
39
20 Explore this valley’s alpine beauty and native birds in
amazing red beech forests; Maruia Hot Springs are nearby.
Korowai Torlesse
Tussocklands Park
34
E–N 1536021–5311048 GETTING THERE: Beside SH7, 6.5 km
east of Springs Junction. ACCESS: Sealed.
Oxford
73
WESTLAND
TAI POUTINI
NATIONAL PARK
30 Goldsborough
STANDARD
40 Explore this sheltered campsite, the site of an old gold
mining town, and try your luck fossicking in the creek.
6
E–N 1446237–5273472 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH6 at
Awatuna, 17 km from Hokitika. Follow Stafford Loop Road to end.
ACCESS: Gravel.
35
6
40
Westland Tai Poutini
National Park Visitor Centre
Franz Josef/Waiau
AORAKI /
MOUNT COOK
NATIONAL PARK
Ran
K
1
Hakatere
Conservation
Park
77
C
73
C
Methven
1
Te Kahui Kaupeka
Conservation Park
77
Lake
Ellesmere
72
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Visitor Centre
72
41
ASHBURTON
Forest
Park
Paparoa National Park
Visitor Centre
29
7
25
7
Greymouth
Hanmer
Forest Park
6
7
30
32
Hokitika
Ka Whata
o Rakiho
Conservation
Kumara
70
31
36
73
Lake Sumner
Forest Park
37
1
7
ARTHUR’S PASS
NATIONAL PARK
6
33
Arthur’s Pass National Park
Visitor Centre
Craigieburn
Forest Park
38
39
Korowai Torlesse
Tussocklands Park
34
Lake Taylor, Canterbury. Photo: DOC
Oxford
73
72
Westland Tai Poutini
National Park Visitor Centre
CANTERBURY
WARNING: Make sure you’re well prepared for heavy snow in
alpine areas in winter.
36 Lake Taylor
40
35
1
Te Kahui Kaupeka
Conservation Park
77
ASHBURTON
80
Lake
Pukaki
Ruataniwha
Conservation
Park
Hāwea
Conservation
STANDARD Park
1
8
Fairlie
43
44
Geraldine
79
Temuka
Visitor Centre
37 Avalanche Creek ShelterMOUNT ASPIRING 49
PARK
10 Explore Arthur’s PassNATIONAL
National Park;
be prepared for
quickly changing alpine weather conditions above the bushline.
50
E–N 1482726–5244772 GETTING THERE: SH73,
village.
Twizel
Ahuriri
Conservation
Park
Wanaka
Milford
Sound 51
mountains;
mountain
biking nearby.
Wanaka
53
Arrowtown
6
QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown Regional
Visitor Centre
Lake
Wakatipu
TIMARU
46
83
Oteake
Conservation
Park
Waimate
Kurow
1
82
Mt Aspiring
National
Park
E–N 1496721–5221576
SH73
at sign94
52GETTING THERE: Turn offVisitor
Centre
71Castle Hill Village and Lake Pearson.
ACCESS:
post, between
6
70
Gravel. 69
54
1
45
8
8
STANDARD Lake
20 Set in a landscape of beech forest, tussock and rugged
68
67
66
65
64
63
8
Hāwea
Arthur’s PassConservation
Lake
Park
Hāwea
6
38 Craigieburn
Oteake
Conservation
Park
83
85
Cromwell
Ranfurly
8
Clyde
Lake
Ellesmere
41
42
E–N 1538614–5263862 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH7 at
Waikari and follow the road to Hawarden. The road then joins
Lake Sumner Road, which leads to Lake Taylor (approx 50 km).
48
ACCESS: Rough gravel.
Makarora
CHRISTCHURCH
73
Christchurch Visitor Centre
72
47
Visitor Centre
77
Methven
15 Camp beside the lake and explore this highly scenic
area by foot or mountain bike; take your kayak
or boat.
Haast
1
Hakatere
Conservation
Park
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Visitor Centre
6
STANDARD
Rangiora
Kaiapoi
WESTLAND
Franz Josef/Waiau
TAI POUTINI
NATIONAL PARK
AORAKI /
MOUNT COOK
6
NATIONAL PARK
55
1
OAMARU
Vis
Hanmer Springs
Hurunui
Visitor Centre
75
Akaroa
42 Orari Gorge
STANDARD 30 Explore this remnant of podocarp forest by following
the old bush tramway walk.
E–N 1454436–5127884 GETTING THERE: From Geraldine,
follow Main North Road to Tripp Settlement Road, then Yates
Road. 13 km northwest of Geraldine. ACCESS: Gravel.
43 Waihi Gorge
STANDARD 50 Located on the banks of the Waihi River, this
campsite is surrounded by kahikatea, mataī and lowland
tōtara forest.
E–N 1451837–5126184 GETTING THERE: From Geraldine,
follow Main North Road, Woodbury Road, then turn into Waihi
Gorge Road. 14 km northwest of Geraldine. ACCESS: Gravel.
Waihi Gorge, Canterbury. Photo: G. Iles
44 Pioneer Park
39 Wooded Gully (Mt Thomas)
STANDARD 50 Camp beside a stream below tracks leading to Mt
Thomas, about 12 km from Ashley Gorge.
E–N 1546008–5217475 GETTING THERE: Access from Rangiora
or Oxford to Birch Hill Road. Turn off Birch Hill Road into Hayland
Road and follow for 4 km to the campsite. ACCESS: Gravel.
40 White Horse Hill
SCENIC 100+ Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery.
E–N 1365711–5155153 GETTING THERE: 2.5 km from Aoraki/
Mt Cook Village at the end of Hooker Valley Road off SH80.
ACCESS: Sealed. NOTE: Dumping station available during summer.
53 STANDARD
40 Short walks are nearby, and you can visit the remains
of the historic Burkes Cottage.
CANTERBURY CONT.
41 Peel Forest
SERVICED
24 Peel Forest is a remnant of a podocarp forest
E–N 1436542–5110580 GETTING THERE: From Geraldine,
follow SH79 for 23 km. Turn into Gudex Road, then Middle
Valley Road, turn left and into Pioneer Park. ACCESS: Gravel.
45 Mt Nimrod
STANDARD 20 A quiet campsite on the eastern flank of the Hunter
Hills; there is a 3.5 km forest walk to a podocarp forest
remnant.
E–N 1430655–5077877 GETTING THERE: From Timaru
follow SH1 south for 10.5 km, turn right into Pareora River
Road. Just after Pareora Huts turn left on Pareora Gorge Road.
At Motukaika monument turn into Motukaika Road. At the
T-junction turn right into Back Line Road and after about 2 km,
turn left into the scenic reserve. ACCESS: Gravel.
46 Otaio Gorge
STANDARD 20 Camp at a scenic reserve beside forest; swim in the
that once covered this area. Four cabins are also available.
river.
E–N 1460733–5138885 GETTING THERE: 22 km north of
Geraldine. Follow Main North Road (Scenic Highway 72) for
8 km, turn left after the Orari Bridge into Geraldine–Arundel Road,
after 3 km take the second left onto Peel Forest Road for 13 km.
ACCESS: Sealed. BOOKING: Required Dec – Mar; ph 03 696 3567.
E–N 1435460–5067879 GETTING THERE: From Timaru follow
SH1 to St Andrews. On the northern outskirts turn left into Blue
Cliffs Road. After 19.5 km turn right into Back Line Road. After
crossing the Otaio River bridge turn left into the scenic reserve.
ACCESS: Sealed and gravel.
White Horse Hill, Canterbury. Photo: DOC
35
Conservation Park
Aoraki/Mt Cook
Visitor Centre
6
42
Haast
Visitor Centre
47
80
Lake
Pukaki
Ruataniwha
Conservation
Park
48
Makarora
Visitor Centre
MOUNT ASPIRING
NATIONAL PARK
41
49
Hāwea
Conservation
Park
8
51
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
OTAGO
47 Pleasant Flat
62
STANDARD Lake
Manapouri
tramping or fishing nearby.
E–N 1303139–5103514 GETTING THERE: 15 min north of
Makarora township, beside SH6. ACCESS: Gravel.
61
Lake 94
Te Anau
Te Anau
Great Walks
Booking Office
30 Camp near the Makarora River, with hunting,
49 Boundary Creek Reserve
Oteake
Conservation
Park
Arrowtown
6
QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown Regional
Visitor Centre
Lake
Wakatipu
83
85
Cromwell
Ranfurly
8
55
Clyde
Alexandra
Eyre Mountains/
Taka Ra Haka
Conservation Park
85
56
Palmerston
60
87
8
Waikouaiti
94
FIORDLAND
NATIONAL PARK
1
Te Papanui
Conservation
Park
6
Mossburn
Lumsden
STANDARD Fairfield
40 Relax on the shores of Lake Wanaka at this easily
accessible campsite.
94
Dipton
8
90
6
96
E–N 1294664–5081905 GETTING THERE: Beside SH6 at the
head of Lake Wanaka. ACCESS: Gravel.
50 Kidds Bush Reserve
53
1
82
6
54
Waimate
Kurow
6
E–N 1309901–5120448 GETTING THERE: Beside SH6, 45 km
east of Haast. ACCESS: Gravel.
48 Cameron Flat
Oteake
Conservation
Park
Mt Aspiring National Park
Visitor Centre
STANDARD 30 Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker from the
campsite and fish in nearby Haast River.
83
8
Wanaka
52
94
Boundary Creek, Otago. Photo: DOC
1
Milton
GORE
Winton
STANDARD Mataura
96
1
Balclutha
40 Camp alongside the lake in a large, grassy area with
good shade from mountain beech trees.
E–N 1302484–5072357 GETTING THERE: Shore of Lake Hāwea,
Meads Road, 32 km north of Wanaka off SH6. ACCESS: 6 km of
gravel. NOTE: No tap water in winter.
1
99
Riverton/
Aparima
INVERCARGILL
1
T
46
6
Milford Sound
1
45
8
Catlins
Conservation
Park
Kaka Point
57
59
58
G
79
Hāwea
Conservation
Lake
Park
Hāwea
Lake
Wanaka
43
44
Fairlie
Twizel
Ahuriri
Conservation
Park
50
8
DUNEDIN
Dunedin
Visitor Centre
1
OAMARU
53 Twelve Mile Delta
STANDARD 100 Camp on a river delta near the shores of the beautiful
Lake Wakatipu.
E–N 1249410–4999902 GETTING THERE: Queenstown–
Glenorchy Road, 12 km west from Queenstown. ACCESS: Road
sealed from highway to river delta, narrow gravel roads around
campsite.
54 Moke Lake
STANDARD 50 This is a peaceful place beside a small lake, with
boating, swimming, fishing or canoeing on the lake.
E–N 1251305–5007714 GETTING THERE: Turn off the Glenorchy
Road, 6 km west of Queenstown. Turn up Moke Lake Road and
follow a further 7 km to lake. ACCESS: 4 km of gravel.
Purakaunui Bay, Otago. Photo: Cheryl Pullar
55 Glencoe
STANDARD 20 Camp in a sheltered area surrounded by beech and
podocarp forest with the river, walking and hiking nearby.
OTAGO CONT.
51 Sylvan
STANDARD 36 Camp beside the Routeburn River; walk to Lake Sylvan
or day-walk the start of the Routeburn Track Great Walk.
E–N 1228654–5036233 GETTING THERE: From Glenorchy,
follow the Glenorchy–Paradise Road, turn left into Priory Road
then right into Routeburn Road. ACCESS: Gravel from Dart
River bridge. NOTE: If you are intending to hike further, advance
bookings are required for Great Walk huts and campsites.
52 Kinloch
STANDARD 15 Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s
longest lake, and explore the hiking tracks in the area.
E–N 1232567–5023919 GETTING THERE: From Glenorchy follow
the Glenorchy–Paradise Road, turn left into Priory Road, right into
Glenorchy–Routeburn Road and follow to Kinloch Road. Campsite
is at Kinloch, 27 km from Glenorchy. ACCESS: Gravel. NOTE: This
campsite is managed for DOC by the nearby Kinloch Lodge. The
lodge has shop facilities for purchasing meals and showers.
E–N 1423919–4989272 GETTING THERE: Off SH1 at Herbert
turn into Ord Street. Turn left at Monk Street, then right into
Glencoe Road. ACCESS: Gravel.
56 Trotters Gorge
STANDARD
10 A quiet family campsite in a bush setting; connects with
two riverside tracks.
E–N 1426440–4969775 GETTING THERE: Approx 3 km south of
Moeraki, turn west off SH1 into Horse Range Road, or turn into
Horse Range Road at the north end of Palmerston. ACCESS: Sealed.
NOTE: Campsite may be closed during winter due to flooding.
57 Tawanui
STANDARD 60 An isolated campsite in a clearing beside the river; walk
the Catlins River Track (5 hr) through silver beech forest.
E–N 1330818–4848999 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH1 at
Balclutha. Drive south to Owaka. Follow Papatowai Highway for
approx 7 km, turn right onto Catlins Valley Road, right onto Morris
Saddle Road, then left at cattle stop (sign indicates campsite).
ACCESS: Narrow and gravel.
Cameron Flat, Otago. Photo: DOC
58 Purakaunui Bay
STANDARD 40 Camp on the coast with nearby Purakaunui Falls; a
good surf beach to the south, and Jacks Blowhole to the north.
E–N 1340242–4839816 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH1 at
Balcutha. Drive south past Owaka until Ratanui turnoff. Follow
Purakaunui Falls Road to Long Point Road, then follow Purakaunui
Bay Road to end. ACCESS: Narrow and gravel.
59 Papatowai
STANDARD 110+ Campsite on the Catlins coast nestled in the bush
with easy access to the beach and estuary at Papatowai.
E–N 1329443–4837591 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH1 at
Balclutha. Drive south past Owaka until you reach the Papatowai
township. ACCESS: Sealed.
Lake
Hāwea
Park
6
Milford Sound
51
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
Oteake
Conservation
Park
Wanaka
53
Oteake
Conservation
Park
61
Arrowtown
6
QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown Regional
Visitor Centre
Lake
Wakatipu
1
82
6
54
Waimate
Kurow
Mt Aspiring National Park
Visitor Centre
52
94
83
8
Lake
Wanaka
83
85
Cromwell
Ranfurly
8
55
Alexandra
Lake
Manapouri
Eyre Mountains/
Taka Ra Haka
Conservation Park
85
56
Palmerston
60
87
8
Waikouaiti
North Mavora Lake, Southland. Photo: Emily Atkinson
94
1
Te Papanui
Conservation
Park
6
Mossburn
FIORDLAND
NATIONAL PARK
Lumsden
SOUTHLAND
Fairfield
94
Dipton
8
90
6
96
1
Milton
GORE
Winton
1
Mataura
96
Balclutha
Riverton/
Aparima
Catlins
Conservation
Park
INVERCARGILL
Kaka Point
57
59
58
1
Rakiura National Park
Visitor Centre
RAKIURA
NATIONAL PARK
Stewart Island/
Rakiura
0
DUNEDIN
Dunedin
Visitor Centre
60 Piano Flat
50 Riverside campsite in a farmland area.
STANDARD E–N 1289053–4946997 GETTING THERE: 23 km north of Waikaia
via Piano Flat Road.
61 Mavora Lakes
STANDARD 60 Walk, mountain bike, hike or fish from this campsite
surrounded by mountains, beech forest and grasslands.
1
99
OAMARU
Clyde
6
Lake 94
Te Anau
Te Anau
Great Walks
Booking Office
1
25
50
100 km
E–N 1221497–4975941 GETTING THERE: Off SH94, 30 km north
of Mossburn, at the south end of North Mavora Lake. ACCESS:
30 km of gravel. NOTE: No tap water in winter.
6
MILF
OR
Milford Sound
DR
O
AD
EN
51
L
FIORDLAND
35
R
G
EM
EN
T
62 Henry Creek
1
Lake
8
Pukaki
STANDARD
Ruataniwha
Fairlie
small private sites in regenerating beech forest.
66
Temuka
Twizel
Ahuriri
Conservation
Park
8
8
offers fly fishing in the river and short walks.
46
Hāwea
E–N 1203952–4993449Conservation
GETTING THERE: 49 km from Te Anau.
64 Totara
E–N 1205650–4997557 GETTING THERE: 53 km from Te Anau.
Park
66 Deer Flat
6
STANDARD
83
8
10 Camping
area suitable for larger vehicles with sites
Lake
62
Milford Sound
61
shelteredWanaka
by lush beech forest.
51
52
71
70
69
68
67
54
66
53
65
Eyre
64 Mountains/Taka
63
62
Ra Haka
Conservation Park
61
Kurow
6
Arrowtown
6
QUEENSTOWN
Queenstown Regional
Visitor Centre
Lake
Wakatipu
Creek
67 Kiosk
83
STANDARD 10 A small campsite where you can get spectacular views
of glacial moraine deposits.
E–N 1207153–5009087
GETTING THERE: Knobs Flat, off
OAMARU
1
Milford
Road, 65 km from Te Anau. NOTE: No drinking water at
55
this site, please bring your own.
Cromwell
Ranfurly
8
Clyde
Alexandra
85
68 Smithy Creek
56
STANDARD 5 A small camping area between Knobs Flat and Lake
Gunn; not suitable for larger vehicles.
Eyre Mountains/
Taka Ra Haka
Conservation Park
Palmerston
60
Mossburn
Lake
Manapouri
82
85
6
Lake 94
Te Anau
Te Anau
Great Walks
Booking Office
1
E–N 1206545–5004970 GETTING THERE: 62 km from Te Anau.
Oteake
Conservation
Park
Visitor Centre
87
8
FIORDLAND
NATIONAL PARK
1
Te Papanui
Conservation
Park
6
Lumsden
Dipton
8
90
6
96
1
Milton
GORE
Winton
Mataura
96
1
Balclutha
Riverton/
Aparima
INVERCARGILL
with magnificent valley views; not suitable for larger vehicles.
70 Cascade Creek
DUNEDIN
STANDARD Dunedin
Visitor Centre 20 This is a good camp for larger vehicles; offers river
fly fishing and the Lake Gunn nature walk.
E–N 1211142–5016992 GETTING THERE: Milford Road, end
of Lake Gunn.
71 Lake Gunn
STANDARD 10 This camping area with limited space is the most
northern campsite along the Milford Rd beside Lake Gunn.
1
99
STANDARD 5 Small camping area near walking and hiking tracks
E–N 1207940–5013084 GETTING THERE: 71 km from Te Anau.
Fairfield
94
E–N 1207042–5009678 GETTING THERE: 67 km from Te Anau.
69 Upper Eglinton
Waikouaiti
94
Mossburn
STANDARD 5 Camp beside the Eglinton River in an open area near
small
pockets of beech forest; not suitable for larger vehicles.
Waimate
E–N 1205251–4996355 GETTING THERE: Park
53 km from Te Anau,
southMtofAspiring
MirrorNational
Lakes.Park
94
Te Anau
Oteake
Conservation
Wanaka
1
STANDARD
65 Mackay Creek
45 6 A quiet campsite
with views of the Eglinton Valley;
TIMARU
STANDARD 4 A small campsite
beside the Eglinton River.
50
Lake
Hāwea
Geraldine
79
Deer Flat, Fiordland. Photo: Keri Moyle (signsoflife.co.nz)
Makarora
Park
43
44
Park
MOUNT ASPIRING
49
NATIONAL
PARK Creek
63 Walker
ASHBURTON
42
Hāwea
Visitor Centre
E–N 1192749–4978212
GETTING THERE: 25 km from Te Anau.
Conservation
67
Lake
Ellesmere
41
80
48
64
63
1
77
72
30 Camp beside picturesque Lake Te Conservation
Anau; there are
69
65
47
Visitor Centre
70
68
Methven
Te Kahui Kaupeka
Conservation Park
The following campsites are along Milford Road, gateway to the Milford
Aoraki/Mt Cook
6 Milford Sound. GETTING THERE:
Follow
SH94,
Track Great Walk and
Visitor
Centre
Milford Road, from Te Anau to Milford Sound, a 2 hr, 119 km journey.
ACCESS: Gravel.
Haast
A
52
71
40
AORAKI /
MOUNT COOK
NATIONAL PARK
Catlins
Conservation
Park
Kaka Point
57
59
58
E–N 1212942–5021100 GETTING THERE: 78 km from Te Anau.
ACCESS: Not suitable for large vehicles.