Deer Flat Campsite
Located in Fiordland National Park and Milford Road/Milford Sound area in the Fiordland region
Introduction
This is a scenic campsite in northern Fiordland. Camp beside the Eglinton River in a grassy area surrounded by small pockets of beech forest. Fly fish in the river.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Campfires permitted (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
Activities
- Fishing
Seasonal restrictions
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Dog access
Deer Flat
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
To pay with your NZMCA pass, create/update your account on our booking system. Under 'Apply for a discount', select 'NZMCA Pass Holder' and upload a scan of your pass. Once we've verified your pass, it will be automatically applied when you make a booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
2021/2022 bookings
Bookings will open at 9:30 am on Thursday 13 May 2021, for stays from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.
From 2 November 2020, bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Milford Road, adjacent to SH94, 62 km north of Te Anau. Gravel road access
Location
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1206545-N5004970
Latitude: -44.99949692, Longitude: 168.00793244
There has been regular instances of flooding at this campsite. Access to some of the sites may be restricted and facilities may be affected.
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko / Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 29 Te Anau 9640 |
| Full office details | |