Bookings required
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
The campsite has eight raised platforms. Each platform can take up to four people.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $6 per night
- Youth (11 - 17 years): $3 per night
- Child/Infant (0 - 10 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
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
You can book for a maximum of 3 weeks.
The campsite is a 1 hour walk from the road end on Billygoat Circuit (across the unbridged Kauaeranga River) and a 2 hour walk from the Pinnacles.
Tracks to this campsite
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Duration: 4–5 hr Difficulty: Easy -
Duration: 3 hr one way Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1838900, N5894200
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
|---|---|
| Phone | +64 7 867 9080 |
| kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |