Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Video
Water from the tap must be boiled for three minutes prior to use.
Fees
- 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 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 for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
19 km southeast of Hokitika. From Kaniere, follow Lake Kaniere Rd to end. Take Dorothy Falls Rd at fork, follow to Hans Bay.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1449134, N5258774
Latitude: -42.80872933, Longitude: 171.15481125
- This campground is pack in/pack out
- There are no rubbish or recycling facilities on site – remove all rubbish and recycling with you when you depart
- Fires not permitted at any time
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | 021 710 291 This is a temporary phone line. Do not leave a voicemail message as messages can't be accessed. |
| Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |