These campsites have toilets, 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.
Acheron Accommodation House Campsite
Camp by this historic cobb building from 1863, once used as an overnight carriage stop.
Gravel access. Not suitable for caravans or campervans over seven metres long.
Camping - bookings not required - first in first served.
20 nonpowered tent sites.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Akapoua Bay; Camp in a sheltered bay amongst beautiful pohutukawa trees. DOC office is next door and a wharf, shop, fuel depot and post office are nearby. This is a popular place for families and boaties. Shingle beach. Gateway to track network. A day walk to the impressive kauri dam and good fishing in the harbour.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
When you hit Anaura Bay turn north and head up the tar sealed road to this
relaxed, family, beachfront camping area in a fenced paddock beside a stream.
Great swimming and coastal bush walks are to be had from here. This basic
campground is open between Labour weekend (October) through to Easter.
This is back-to-basics camping. No toilets are provided. You also need to
bring your own portable cookers or barbecues and don't forget a chemical toilet. (a dump station is provided in the peak season). Other facilities include rubbish collection and tap water (not suitable for drinking).
Fees (effective March 2023)
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Seasonal restrictions
Opens labour weekend and closes after easter weekend.
Can reach full capacity over Christmas and New Years.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Fees
Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Camp amongst the kānuka forest just off SH7 between Hanmer Springs and Lewis Pass. Boyle Campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail and at the end of the five-day tramp on the St James Walkway.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Predator control for Wānaka area
Cameron Flat Camp is near the Makarora River. Plenty of great activities are available nearby such as hunting, tramping or fishing. Beautiful environment.
Number of tent sites - 30 unpowered
Bookings required.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Predator control for Wānaka area
Bookings not required - first come, first served
6 bunk beds
From the Cameron carpark you can walk to Kuripapaango Trig or Cameron Hut. Tramps to Kiwi Saddle, Kaweka Range, Kiwi Mouth Hut and Back Ridge are also available.
The route from the Cameron Carpark to the Cameron Hut follows the Ngaruroro River. It begins just upriver from the water gauge. As at least 30 fordings are necessary it can only be negotiated when the Ngaruroro River is not in flood.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
This is in a sheltered bay with fishing, boating, walking, mountain biking, plus a lodge with a bar, small shop and restaurant nearby.
Mountain bikes are only permitted on the Queen Charlotte Track between Ship Cove and Camp Bay between 1 March and 30 November.
In December, January and February you can only mountain bike from Camp Bay to Punga Cove or to Kenepuru Saddle via the direct track to the road.
Fees:
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
Explore Kenepuru Sound by boat, walk or mountain bike the nearby Queen Charlotte Track or relax by the water surrounded by native bush.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Rat bait at Dickey Flat Campground > Crown Tramway Track partial closure
35 non-powered/tent sites
Approximately 10 km southwest of Waihi, at the end of Dickey’s Flat Road (off Kennedy Road), lies this basic campsite. Access is unsealed and the large campsite is beside the Waitawheta River known for its trout and some great swimming holes downstream. Walking tracks lead to some of the best fishing spots on the river. Facilities include toilet and water supply from the stream. There is a year-round liquor ban at the campsite.
Bookings
Bookings not required - first come, first served
Camp in peaceful surroundings beneath pōhutukawa trees. A track with outstanding views leads to the bushline.
The campsite has:
- toilets
- cold showers
- 16 non-powered/tent sites
This campground is Pack In Pack Out. There are no rubbish or recycling facilities for compost or food waste. A container with a sealed lid is recommended for your food scraps.
Fees (effective March 2023)
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Fletcher Bay
Number of tent/non-powered - 60. Maximum number of people - 300. Sites are selected by campers on a first-come, first-served basis.
This is a beach front campsite in a farm setting. Walk along the Coromandel Walkway to Stony Bay; an ideal location for water sports including swimming, boating, diving and fishing.
Fees (current as at March 2023)
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Bookings
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in late March 2023.
Goldsborough Camping Ground - This sheltered and secluded campsite is the site of an old gold mining town. Explore the gold mining area and try your luck fossicking in the creek.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-4-12 > Holdsworth Lodge planned power outage
Holdsworth Lodge is situated on a large grassy area surrounded by native forest. There are a number of short walks and good fishing in the Atiwhakatu River year round and swimming in the summer.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-6-3 > Eastern Te Paki track closures
There are 45 tent sites available - Bookings not required.
Camp in a picturesque setting between the beach (5 min walk) and hills of the Aupouri Peninsula north of Kaitaia. A perfect place for fishing, swimming and walking.
With lush forests in close range and sandy beaches right on your doorstep, Kapowairua is a place to relax, enjoy and explore the great outdoors.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
This is a Department of Conservation campsite.
Kenepuru Head Campsite Number of tent sites - 19, bookings required. Picturesque setting and a great base for a range of recreation activities including boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track. Enjoy the brand new cooking shelter and toilet block.
Dog access with a DOC permit only.
Seasonal restrictions
NZMCA/DOC Pass not valid between 20 December and the day after Waitangi weekend.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Kinloch Campsite - Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand's longest lake. Explore the area along the Caples or the Greenstone tramping tracks. Swim, kayak, fish or go boating on the lake, or enjoy the scenery.
This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek. Near an old logging and exotic forestry trial area. Walk through native forest to Blue Range hut, 2 hours one way. Walk the 1 hour loop track or the tramline track to the base of the hill (2-3 km one way).
Number of tent sites - 15
- Bookings
Fees (effective March 2023)
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Fees
Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
Child (5–17 years): $5 per
Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
This campsite, on the western shores of the Waikato River, is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and other water sports.
Number of non-powered tent sites - 50.
A 20 minute drive from Otorohanga or Te Awamutu.
The camp has 2 boat ramps but no showering facilities.
Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Situated on State Highway 6, southern end of Lake Ianthe, 15km north of Harihari. Camp beside one of Westland’s forest-lined freshwater lakes. Popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Lake Mahinapua Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Camp beside Lake Mahinapua within forest surroundings. A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.
Lake Ōkāreka Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.
Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Located in Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve in the Bay of Plenty region.
This lakeside campsite is only 15 minutes from Rotorua. You can swim or fish in the lake.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Lake Rotoroa Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.
Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
An easily accessible camp in a picturesque setting - enjoy water activities or a stroll in the native bush.
A self-registration camp site. A number of water sports are attractions on the
lake and the area is interesting for walking and tramping too. There are four
toilets and a water supply. There are ten tent sites here. No pets please. Take lots of insect repellent. Check
that there is drinking water available at the time.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Bookings
For stays between 1 July 2023 and 31 August 2023
Bookings are currently open for stay dates up to 31 August 2023.
Located in Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve in the Bay of Plenty region.
Camp alongside the lake in a large and attractive campsite where trout fishing and water sports are popular. There is no road access to the campsite.
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Bowen Falls Walk closed > Predator control for Eglinton Valley > Predator control for Clinton, Arthur and Cleddau valleys > The Chasm Walk open with changes
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.
Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
This is a quiet campsite with views of the Eglinton Valley. Fly fish in the river or explore nearby short walks.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
At the southern end of the town shops, look for the ‘Beach Access’ sign and
drive down a short, bumpy, gravel access road to this lovely beach reserve. In
a lovely setting between the sea and the lagoon, on slightly undulating land, is
this popular campground offering a very relaxed style of camping. There are 80
non powered sites, the wringer-plus-tub outdoor laundries are an adventure in
themselves. The single, metered, hot shower provides a central social spot (in
the queue!) on camp mornings, with the boiler being fed by paper from the
camp’s recycling programme. There are also flush toilets and basins for each
sex with 2 new toilets have been built.
Bookings are required.
Additional fees
There is a $3 charge per booking to cover waste disposal.
Mistletoe Flats Campsite
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
Child (5–17 years): $5 per
Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
This campsite is set in a landscape of beech forest, tussock and rugged mountains with mountain biking nearby.
During winter this alpine area may be covered in snow, making access difficult.
Located in Craigieburn Forest Park in the Canterbury region.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-6-3 > Te Urewera alerts
Number of tent sites - 40 Between native bush and the lake, this large grassy site is perfect for a range of activities. 1.5 km from Mokau Falls
35 non-powered/tent sites (bookings required)
An island sanctuary for native flora and fauna, the camp is near a Māori historic site and early European settlement.
- Total campground capacity: 36 people – 20 sites
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Fees from 1 July 2022
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Note there are biosecurity requirements for DOC campsite.
Ngaherenga Campsite
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban.
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Camp near a stream, beside lush forest. Walk the Totara track and to the Forest Tower. Scenic drives or biking, tramping and hunting. Look out for native wildlife such as kākā, kōkako, kākāriki and short-tailed bats.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Camp in a beach-front setting with large pōhutukawa trees for shade. Relax on the beach or walk along the coast.
Bookings required.
Located in Whananaki area in the Northland region.
This is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are walks and tramps from here or go horse riding, biking, hunting or on 4WD excursions.
50 non-powered/tent sites.
Dogs on a leash only.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
None
Hot showers. Flushing toilets.
This is a standard campsite above the Pohangina River near the Ruahine Forest Park.
Bookings required.
There are 65 tent sites available - bookings not required.
With a stunning white sandy beach right on your doorstep, Rarawa is your own “slice of Far North paradise” so come relax and enjoy.
No fires are permitted at any time.
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu; a great venue for viewing water birds.
No fires are permitted at any time
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu - fishing is good, swimming and walking nearby.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-6-3 > Eastern Te Paki track closures
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There are 45 tent sites available.
Stay at New Zealand's most northern campsite and experience the scenic wonders of Tapotupotu, from lush forest to breaking surf and breath-taking views.
Camp with the beach at your doorstep, and awaken to the sweet sound of white water breaking on the sand. Tapotupotu is the perfect place to relax, enjoy and explore the great Far North.
The upgraded coastal walkway and bridge link Tapotupotu to Kapowairua as part of the four-day Te Rerenga Wairua (Cape Reinga) walkway.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-6-3 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
Waimaru Campsite is an isolated campsite close to the water's edge. Excellent base for water activities or fishing. There are 30 non-powered sites. Bookings not required.
67 non-powered/tent sites. Bookings not required - first come, first served
This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach. Go walking, fishing, swimming or boating from here.
A self-registration camp site at the Pukatea Stream. This one suits the nature
lover because as well as walks, the area offers sea fishing, swimming and small
boating. The only facilities here are toilets and cold water, but there is disabled
access.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
67 nonpowered tent sites.