Skippers campsite

Location

17.5 km north of Queenstown, off Skippers Road near Coronet Peak

Park or reserve

Mt Aurum Recreation Reserve

Campsite category

Standard

Campsite details

  • Number of tent sites - 36

Camp within a scenic wonderland of rocky natural features on terraces around old cemetery and school. Bike, walk, tramp or hunt to explore area.

Notes

  • Picnic shelter
  • Gravel access. Skippers road is winding and has steep drop-offs. Rental cars generally prohibited

Getting there

Skippers Canyon near Skippers Township.
Skippers Canyon near Skippers
Township

Off Skippers Road near Coronet Peak

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1258674-N5025449

Facilities

Water from tap Water from tap
Toilets Toilets

Plan and prepare

Types of Conservation Campsite

You can drive to most Conservation Campsites and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.

Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.

 
Information

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact
Queenstown Regional Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 442 7935
Address:   38 Shotover Street
Queenstown 9300
Email:   queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Mt Aspiring National Park Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 443 7660
Address:   Ardmore Street
Wanaka 9305
Email:   mtaspiringvc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Makarora Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 443 8365
Address:   Haast Pass Highway
Email:   makaroravc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details