Explore source-linked Department of Conservation campsites in New Zealand. Compare regions, basic facilities and recorded booking arrangements before you go.
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View of the French Pass campsite from the sea. This source photograph has no verified capture date and does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
Coastal camping at the end of the mainland French Pass road.
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The arrival and facilities area at Gillespies Beach campground, photographed on 3 October 2023. This historical view does not establish today's layout, facilities or available camping spaces.
Photo: Marshelec / CC BY-SA 4.0 / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Small tent campground near coastal mining-history walks; access is unsuitable for campervans and caravans.
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The grassy camping ground, tracks and building at Glencoe Campsite, viewed from above. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions, access or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Non-powered camping near Herbert, with forest surroundings and a separate neighbouring nohoanga area.
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Generic AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Historic mining-settlement camping inland from the Hokitika coastal highway.
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Gouland Downs campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Crystal Brindle / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Gouland Downs Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Kahurangi National Park, Tasman. DOC lists access by foot, mountain bike.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsWellington / DOC campsite
Graces Stream Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Catchpool Valley & ĹŚrongorongo Valley / Remutaka Forest Park, Wellington. The practical access mode needs confirmation with DOC.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Greenstone Campsite (lawn at hut) is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas, Otago. DOC lists access by foot.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Greenstone Saddle Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Fiordland National Park / Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas, Otago. DOC lists access by foot.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsFiordland / DOC campsite
Hall Arm Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Fiordland National Park, Fiordland. DOC lists access by boat.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsWest Coast / DOC campsite
Grassy camping by Lake Kaniere, with a jetty, boat launching and untreated tap water.
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Harataonga Campsite. This source photograph has no verified capture date and does not establish current conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsAuckland / DOC campsite
Camping among mature trees between streams, inland from Overtons Beach on Aotea.
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Tents and vehicles in the grassy camping area at Harvey Bay. Photograph date not supplied by DOC.
Photo: Laura Honey / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsMarlborough / DOC campsite
A flat, sheltered Tennyson Inlet camping area reached over the narrow Opouri Saddle road.
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The shelter and adjoining clearing at Hawdon Shelter Campsite; a site-detail view, not a view of occupied pitches. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsCanterbury / DOC campsite
Grassy lower Hawdon Valley camping, separate from the backcountry Hawdon Hut.
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View of Heaphy Hut and Heaphy campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Amy Rutledge / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsTasman / DOC campsite
Heaphy Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Kahurangi National Park, Tasman. DOC lists access by foot, mountain bike.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsManawatu-Whanganui / DOC campsite
Hellawell's Campsite is listed in DOC's Backcountry directory for Whanganui National Park, Manawatu-Whanganui. DOC lists access by foot, mountain bike.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsSouthland / DOC campsite
Lake Te Anau camping off Milford Road, with tent sites in regenerating beech forest and vehicle access.
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A morning scene at Holdsworth Campsite. Photograph date not supplied by the source page; current rules and conditions should be checked separately.
Photo: Benhi Dixon / CC BY-SA 4.0 / DetailsWellington / DOC campsite
Grassed camping at the eastern Tararua entrance, with access to the Holdsworth walking area.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsTaranaki / DOC campsite
A very small walk-in tent area outside Holly Hut, reached by an advanced mountain track.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsAuckland / DOC campsite
Tent camping by Home Bay, with reduced camping space and access restrictions on Motutapu.
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The building pictured by DOC at Homestead Campsite; a site-detail view, not a photograph of camping pitches. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions or availability.
Photo: Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsOtago / DOC campsite
Basic Oteake camping with a gravel approach and an unbridged ford.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsBay of Plenty / DOC campsite
Tent camping at Te Rata Bay on Lake Tarawera, with thermal hazards and closed pitches.
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Hotoritori Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Dave Fisher / CC BY 2.0 / DetailsWaikato / DOC campsite
Hotoritori Campsite is listed in DOC's Standard directory for Coromandel Forest Park / Kauaeranga Valley, Waikato. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
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Official campsite sourceGeneric AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsBay of Plenty / DOC campsite
Humphries Bay Campsite is listed in DOC's Basic directory for Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, Bay of Plenty. DOC lists access by boat, foot.
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Iris Burn Campsite. DOC identifies this photograph with the named campsite; it is not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Ruth McKie / CC BY 2.0 / DetailsFiordland / DOC campsite
Iris Burn Campsite is listed in DOC's Great Walk directory for Fiordland National Park, Fiordland. DOC lists access by foot.
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