Māori Beach Campsite
Located in Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting and Rakiura National Park and Stewart Island/Rakiura in the Southland region
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Introduction
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.
Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Coastal
Facilities
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Dog access
Image gallery
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Oystercatcher on Maori Beach Image: Graham Commins | Creative Commons
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Shells at Maori Beach Image: Baptiste Maryns ©
All campsites on the Rakiura Track have a small shelter where you can set up cooking equipment if you need to, as well as a rainwater tank and toilet.
Fees
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:
- Adult (18+ years): $19 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $9 per person, per night
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $28 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $14 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $6 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $3 per person, per night
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
We are combining our Great Walks and huts and campsites booking systems.
The campsite is located on the Rakiura Track near the beach at a historic sawmill site halfway between Lee Bay and Port William Hut.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1225646-N4799095
Latitude: -46.85664972, Longitude: 168.08849457
Contacts
Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre | |
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Phone | +64 3 219 0009 |
stewartisland@doc.govt.nz | |
Address | 15 Main Road Oban 9818 |
Hours | See visitor centre hours |