Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
The campsite has eight raised platforms. Each platform can take up to four people.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $5 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 the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
You can book for a maximum of 3 weeks.
The campsite is a 1 hour walk from the road end on Billygoat Circuit (across the unbridged Kauaeranga River) and a 2 hour walk from the Pinnacles.
Tracks to this campsite
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Duration: 4–5 hr Difficulty: Easy -
Duration: 3 hr one way Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1838900, N5894200
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |