White Horse Hill Campground
Located in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the Canterbury region
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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
1 June to 31 August (Winter):
- Facilities are reduced.
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).
The Aoraki/Mount Cook Village has a visitor centre, guided activities, shops and restaurants.
Reduced facilities during winter (June to August)
- Flushing toilets are replaced by pit toilets.
- No running water (water is available at the shelter in Aoraki/Mount Cook Village).
Fees
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 book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 9 April 2024.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2024
Bookings are currently open.
Book White Horse Hill Campground online.
Bookings are required all year.
Your booking will be for a site, which you can chose upon 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
In winter the campsite and Hooker Valley Road can close due to snow. If so, you may be directed to camp at the day shelter in the Aoraki/Mount Cook Village.
Contacts
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 435 1186 |
| mtcookvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | 1 Larch Grove Aoraki/Mount Cook 7999 |
| Hours | See visitor centre hours |