White Horse Hill Campground
Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the Canterbury region
Introduction
Camp beneath magnificent alpine scenery including Mt Sefton. Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops.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. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
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White Horse Hill Campground Image: Shellie Evans ©
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Hot showers at public shelter in village (2.5 km from campsite)
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Fees from 1 July 2022
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023.
Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
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
Walking and tramping
Enjoy a variety of walks from the valley floor to mountain tops.
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 | |