Billygoat Basin Campsite
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region
Introduction
This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit.Highlights
Topographic map warning
Topo50 maps show tracks that have been permanently closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.
Check the Kauaeranga valley map (PDF, 2,321K) for open tracks. Only open tracks are shown on this map.
Campsite overview
Access
- Foot
Facilities
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Dog access
About this campsite
The campsite has eight raised platforms. Each platform can take up to four people.
Getting there
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 the campsite
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Billygoat Circuit
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyThis track offers views of the surrounding countryside and evidence of the logging era.Duration 4 - 5 hrDifficulty Intermediate -
Kauaeranga Kauri Trail (Pinnacles Walk)
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga ValleyThis popular walk leads to Pinnacles Hut, and on to the summit of the Pinnacles with spectacular views of the Coromandel Peninsula. It can be completed as a day or overnight walk.Duration 1 - 2 daysDifficulty Intermediate
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1838900, N5894200
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $5 per night
- Youth (11 - 17 years): $2.50 per night
- Child/Infant (0 - 10 years): free
The campsite pass for rental campervans cannot be used at this campsite.
DOC/NZMCA campsite passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Book Billygoat Basin Campsite online, or contact the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre (surcharge applies).
Contacts
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |