White Horse Hill Campground
Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Alpine
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - treated, suitable for drinking
Activities
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
1 June to 31 August (Winter):
- Facilities are reduced.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Hot showers at public shelter in village (2.5 km from campsite).
The Aoraki/Mount Cook Village has a visitor centre, guided activities, shops and restaurants.
Reduced facilities during winter (June to August)
- Flushing toilets are replaced by pit toilets.
- No running water (water is available at the shelter in Aoraki/Mount Cook Village).
Fees
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $9 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 book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Book White Horse Hill Campground online.
Bookings are required all year.
Your booking will be for a site, which you can chose upon arrival.
2.5 km from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village at the end of Hooker Valley Rd off SH 80.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1365711, N5155153
Latitude: -43.71964561, Longitude: 170.09146595
In winter the campsite and Hooker Valley Road can close due to snow. If so, you may be directed to camp at the day shelter in the Aoraki/Mount Cook Village.
Contacts
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre | |
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Phone | +64 3 435 1186 |
mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz | |
Address | 1 Larch Grove Aoraki/Mount Cook 7999 |
Hours | See visitor centre hours |