Area & getting there
Kiosk Creek 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
- -44.96291, 168.01882 (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
- Basic Knobs Flat camping on Milford Road; bring all drinking water.
- DOC explicitly requires visitors to bring drinking water.
- Check Milford Road conditions and any onward tour timing separately; no dogs.
- Camping styles
- tent, campervan, caravan
- Fees
- NZ$18 per adult (18+) per night, non-powered. Recheck the total for your dates.
- Water
- DOC says to bring drinking water.
Basic Knobs Flat camping on Milford Road; bring all drinking water.
Plan around Milford Road conditions
Kiosk Creek is at Knobs Flat beside SH94, north of Te Anau. Check the road situation before choosing this overnight and leave realistic time for the next day's journey. A campsite reservation and an onward excursion are separate arrangements. Keep both sets of details available, and ask about changes if the road forecast is uncertain rather than assuming a planned overnight will guarantee an easy connection to another activity.
Use the stop for the valley itself
DOC highlights views of glacial moraine deposits from this campsite. Give yourself time to appreciate the setting rather than treating the evening only as preparation for a distant attraction. Select the camping position and establish the sleeping setup before wandering away. The name recalls an old kiosk, so bring your food instead of expecting refreshments from the name alone. Any nearby commercial accommodation has its own arrangements and should not be treated as campsite infrastructure.
Measure the water you need
Bring drinking water for the whole overnight, including dinner, hot drinks and breakfast. Work out the quantity for everyone before departure rather than sharing one small emergency bottle between the party. Organise a non-powered cooking and lighting setup, with dry clothing readily accessible. Keep the morning's essentials together so an early departure can be quiet and efficient. Before pulling away, make a final check around the pitch for pegs, rubbish and loose equipment.
Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.
