Milky Way above White Horse Hill Campground
Image: Colm Keating | ©
White Horse Hill Campground
Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the Canterbury region
Campsite overview
Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Alpine
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - treated, suitable for drinking
Activities
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Dog access
About this campsite
Facilities
- Hot showers at public shelter in village (2.5 km from campsite)
Getting there
2.5 km from Aoraki/Mt Cook Village at the end of Hooker Valley Rd off SH 80.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1365711, N5155153
Latitude: -43.71964561, Longitude: 170.09146595
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between the Friday before Christmas and the end of Waitangi weekend. In 2020/2021, this is 18 December 2020 to 9 February 2021.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
From November 2020, bookings will be required for this site. Bookings will open on 2 November 2020 at 9:30 am, for trips from 2 November 2020.
You'll need an account on our booking system for campsites, huts and lodges to make a booking.
Activities
Walking and tramping
Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops.
In the area
The village has a visitor centre, guided activities, shops and restaurants.
Contacts
| Aoraki / Mt Cook National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 435 1186 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
1 Larch Grove Aoraki/Mt Cook |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 5 Aoraki/Mt Cook 7946 |
| Full office details | |