Hangdog Camp

Tasman, South IslandPrivate campsite

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Seasonal climber-focused tent and small-van camping at Paines Ford in Golden Bay.

Campground type: Private campsite
Setting: Riverside
Stay options: Tent, Campervan
Booking: Advance booking required

Facilities

Powered sitesNot available
ShowersAvailable
ToiletsAvailable
Shared kitchenNot available

Facility details

Powered sites: Not available. No powered sites for campers.
Showers: Available. Coin-operated hot shower.
Toilets: Available. Camp toilets explicitly listed.
Shared kitchen: Not available. Camp cook shelter has no cookers; bunkhouse kitchen is separate.

Before you go

No pets

Campers cannot bring dogs.

Check current fire restrictions

Access & important conditions

Seasonally closed on checked date; announced opening 15 November 2026.
Climbers only from mid-December to mid-February and at Easter.

Contact & booking

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Lake Stanley: Lake Stanley with drowned trees, route-area context. — **Area context**
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Regional sights & day trips

Ideas from the wider area, including neighbouring regions. Check travel times before setting out.

More about this campsite

www.hangdogcamp.co.nzHangdog Camp: council/operator information (new tab)

Guides for your trip

A yellow tent pitched among trees, with another tent partly visible beside it. — **Illustrative**
Pitched tents in Yosemite Valley, United States, not a New Zealand campsite or a pitching demonstration.
Photo: Andrew Scofield / Unsplash License / Details

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Choosing a Campsite in New Zealand

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A grey cooking pot on a lit canister-mounted camping stove, with the burner and blue fuel canister visible. — **Illustrative**
A cooking pot on a canister stove, photographed in France. The pictured setup is not a tested product recommendation. Equipment illustration only: the stove is pictured on timber, not an approved fire-safe surface or certified setup. Follow the actual appliance instructions and local conditions.
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A road near Glentanner, New Zealand, facing snow-covered mountains. The photograph does not establish current road conditions or typical seasonal weather.
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Driving in New Zealand: Overseas Licence Rules and Road Tips

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Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice

By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked 14 October 2026

Seasonal climber-focused tent and small-van camping at Paines Ford in Golden Bay.
Seasonally closed on checked date; announced opening 15 November 2026.
Climbers only from mid-December to mid-February and at Easter.

Region: Tasman
Island: South Island
Camping styles: tent, campervan

Seasonal climber-focused tent and small-van camping at Paines Ford in Golden Bay.

Bring a camp cooker

Tent campers have a shelter and limited fridge space, not the bunkhouse kitchen. Large motorhomes, buses and caravans cannot be accommodated.

Check eligibility and season

The announced season is 15 November 2026 to 15 April 2027. Peak summer and Easter stays are restricted to rock climbers.

Check the official campsite information before travelling. The source-check date is not live availability or an assurance that access conditions are unchanged.

Sources & official links