Area & getting there
Klondyke Corner 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
- -43.00203, 171.58925 (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
- Open alpine-valley camping near the Bealey and Waimakariri river junction.
- Winter snow can affect access. DOC advises avoiding camping during the annual February Coast to Coast event; verify dates.
- Campsite areas lie on both sides of the road. No dogs or fires.
- Camping styles
- tent, campervan, caravan
- Fees
- NZ$15 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.
Open alpine-valley camping near the Bealey and Waimakariri river junction.
Plan for the pass, not just the pitch
Klondyke Corner sits on SH73 south of Arthur's Pass village. Check the highway forecast and road advice for both arrival and departure rather than treating a campground booking as the last planning task. Have another overnight option if driving conditions are unsuitable. Keep the equipment for establishing camp together, so a late change in weather does not require exposing all your bedding and clothing while searching for pegs or waterproof layers.
Read the open-valley setting
DOC describes an open campground near the meeting of two rivers. Walk the immediate area before deciding where to settle, paying attention to signs and how people and vehicles move around the site. Leave ambitious sightseeing until the basic camp is ready. For a mixed group, agreeing on a simple first evening can avoid splitting attention between cooking, unpacking and an outing that some people are already too tired to enjoy.
Make the night independent
Book ahead and bring a complete non-powered camping setup. A cooking shelter is useful shared infrastructure, but it should not replace your own equipment plan. Organise warm bedding, dry clothing and a straightforward meal before departure. Keep the next day's breakfast and road information accessible during pack-up. If the visit overlaps a major local event, confirm arrangements directly rather than assuming an ordinary quiet overnight will be available simply because the campground appears in the directory.
Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.
