Area & getting there
Goldsborough Campsite
DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.
Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)Location source & precision
- Reference coordinates
- -42.67586, 171.12339 (latitude, longitude)
- Precision
- WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
- Source
- DOC Maps campsite reference point (WGS84), exact official-page asset ID (new tab)
Department of Conservation - Location source checked
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice
- Historic mining-settlement camping inland from the Hokitika coastal highway.
- DOC says bookings required but also offers cash self-registration. Confirm before relying on arrival without a reservation.
- No rubbish or recycling disposal; no fires.
- Camping styles
- tent, campervan, caravan
- Fees
- NZ$10 per adult (18+) per night, non-powered. Recheck the total for your dates.
- Water
- Untreated tap water; DOC says to boil before use. Carry a reserve.
Historic mining-settlement camping inland from the Hokitika coastal highway.
Find the signed camping area
The DOC approach uses Stafford Loop Road from the SH6 side near Awatuna. Save the directions before leaving the main route and distinguish the campground from places used for day visits. Arrive with enough light to select a position and organise the vehicle without blocking others. If several people are meeting here, share the exact destination name and official page rather than relying on a general reference to the mining area.
Make history the day's focus
Goldsborough is the site of an old gold-mining settlement. Decide on a specific walk or other permitted activity after checking local information, rather than treating every old feature as something to investigate closely. Keep a modest day kit ready and allow enough time to return comfortably. For a family visit, a few well-chosen points of interest can give the stay a clearer focus than trying to visit every feature before nightfall.
Confirm payment and pack out
The current DOC profile mixes reservation language with cash self-registration instructions. Ask which arrangement applies to your visit and retain the answer with your trip notes. Plan meals around equipment you bring yourself, and set aside containers for waste before opening food packaging. Check the pitch carefully when leaving, including where cooking and seating were arranged. An organised pack-up is easier if recyclables and wet rubbish have been kept separate throughout the stay.
Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.
