Campsite as a base for walking
No. of tent sites:
4Access to Campsite:
By footFees:
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/southland/places/stewart-island-rakiura/rakiura-national-park/things-to-do/maori-beach-campsite/#fees-and%20bookings
Google Rating (out of 5):
4.3Number of Google Reviews:
6Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs sorry.Last Update:
30/4/2024DESCRIPTION:
This is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Situated in a grassy clearing with sand dunes and the beach in front of it.
A track behind the campsite leads to a rusting steam boiler, a relic from the days when Maori Beach supported two sawmills and a school.
There are 4 non-powered camp sites.
Phone(s):
+64 3 219 0009Port William Campsite
No. of tent sites:
4Access to Campsite:
By campervan, car, caravan,Google Rating (out of 5):
5Number of Google Reviews:
3Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs allowed.Last Update:
18/03/2025DESCRIPTION:
This is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. It is on a grassy area with Magnetic Beach directly in front of it. It is protected from the prevailing westerly winds by forest.
Phone(s):
+64 3 219 0009No. of tent sites:
5Access to Campsite:
Walk in.Google Rating (out of 5):
5Number of Google Reviews:
1Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs allowed.Last Update:
17/3/2025DESCRIPTION:
This is a walk-in campsite on the Heaphy Track. Situated on the edge of Gouland Downs, you can listen for the great spotted kiwi at night.
Phone(s):
+64 3 546 9339No. of tent sites:
7Access to Campsite:
By walk in or boat.Google Rating (out of 5):
4.7Number of Google Reviews:
27Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of Conservation (NZ)Dog Policy:
No dogs allowed.Last Update:
23/3/2025DESCRIPTION:
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.
Bookings are required.
Phone(s):
+64 3 546 9339Watering Cove Campsite
No. of tent sites:
5Google Rating (out of 5):
4.9Number of Google Reviews:
14Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of Conservation (NZ)Dog Policy:
No dogs allowed.Last Update:
27/3/2025DESCRIPTION:
Walk-in or boat-in to this beachside campsite on the Tinline to Anchorage section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive on access.
Phone(s):
+64 3 546 9339Whariwharangi Bay Campsite
No. 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.
Access to Campsite:
By boat or walk in.Google Rating (out of 5):
4.7Number of Google Reviews:
27Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of Conservation (NZ)Dog Policy:
No dogs allowed.Last Update:
27/3/2025DESCRIPTION:
Walk-in or boat-in to this campsite on the Waiharakeke to Whariwharangi section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track. There is no drive-in access.
Bookings required.
