Department of Conversation Walks and Tramping
No. of tent sites:
4Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
26/5/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. On fine days following rain, Mt Taranaki can seen in the distance.
Phone(s):
+64 3 546 9339DESCRIPTION:
Catchpool Valley is the most popular entrance to Remutaka Forest Park. It includes Orongorongo Valley and its booked huts with walks for all ages and fitness levels.
Phone(s):
04 3847770No. of tent sites:
5Alerts:
None
Access to Campsite:
By foot, mountain bike.Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
4/6/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. It's nestled against beech forest on a limestone outcrop. Explore the numerous caves, nooks and crannies in the area.
Bookings required.
Phone(s):
+64 3 546 9339No. of tent sites:
20Alerts:
Heaphy Track partially closed – through trips not possible except by pre-arranged helicopter transfer | Predator control for Ōpārara and Heaphy Lowland area.
Access to Campsite:
By foot, mountain bike.Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs.Last Update:
5/6/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
Phone(s):
+64 3 546 9339James Mackay Campsite
No. of tent sites:
4Access to Campsite:
By foot, mountain bike,Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
14/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track.
Phone(s):
+64 3 546 9339Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Hazardous trees at Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite
Overseeing Body:
Department of ConservationLast Update:
12/04/2023DESCRIPTION:
Camping, picnicking and boating are all popular recreational activities at Lake Rerewhakaaitu. A significant site for wildlife, the lake supports breeding populations of dabchicks, scaup and banded dotterel.
Two Department of Conservation campsites around the lake are at Ash Pit Road Campsite and Brett Road Campsite.
Phone(s):
07 349 7400No. of tent sites:
12Access to Campsite:
By boat.Fees:
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
Adult (18 years and over): $16 per night
Child (under 17 years): free but booking still required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
Adult (18 years and over): $8
Child (under 17 years): free
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
16/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
Bookings are required during October to end of April.
Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100No. of tent sites:
17Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Bridge to Nowhere Walk extreme care required > Building work at John Coull Campsite > Mangapurua Campsite construction work > Predator control for Whanganui National Park and surrounds > Ground based ungulate control - Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka area > Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka tracks open to all users for summer > Ground based ungulate control - Matemateaonga area > Ngaporo Campsite closed
Access to Campsite:
By boat.Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs.Last Update:
16/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100Mangawaiiti Campsite
No. of tent sites:
26Access to Campsite:
By boat,Fees:
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
Adult (18 years and over): $16 per night
Child (under 17 years): free but booking still required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
Adult (18 years and over): $8
Child (under 17 years): free
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
17/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
Campsite located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access. In this remote setting, you will be able to look and listen for kereru, tui and fantail, while brown kiwi can often be heard at night. The forest is a mix of rata, rewarewa, rimu, tawa and kowhai trees.
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100No. of tent sites:
20Fires Allowed?:
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-6-3 > Torrent Bay bridge replacement
Access to Campsite:
By boat or foot.Fees:
1 October – 30 April
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:
Adult (18+ years): $16 per person, per night
Child (17 years and under): Free but booking still required
International visitors:
Adult (18+ years): $24 per person, per night
Child (17 years and under): $12 person, per night
1 May – 30 September
For all visitors:
Adult (18+ years): $16 person, per night
Child (17 years and under): Free
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
26/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Waiharakeke to Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.
Bookings required.
Located in Abel Tasman National Park in the Nelson/Tasman region.
Phone(s):
+64 3 546 9339No. of tent sites:
4Access to Campsite:
Walking.Fees:
Campsite fees
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
Adult (18+ years): $16 per person, per night
Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
Adult (18+ years): $24 per person, per night
Child (17 years and under): $12 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No Dogs.Last Update:
27/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. It is a short distance from North Arm Hut and is surrounded by forest.
Located in Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting and Rakiura National Park and Stewart Island/Rakiura in the Southland region.
Phone(s):
+64 3 219 0009No. of tent sites:
12Access to Campsite:
By boat,Fees:
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs.Last Update:
3/5/2024DESCRIPTION:
This is a boat access only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
Bookings are not required - first come, first served
