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This is a basic campsite with a long drop toilet and a cooking shelter with great views.
Water is collected from the shelter roof so is untreated and can be limited or unavailable during summer and droughts. Visitors will need to be self-contained with all of their own camping and cooking equipment as well as water if visiting during a dry period.
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.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking.
Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
Walking and mountain bike access only from the Queen Charlotte Track.
Tracks to this campsite
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Duration: 3-5 days Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1689288, N5438392
Mountain biking is not permitted on the section between Meretoto/Ship Cove and Kenepuru Saddle from 1 December to 28 February each year.
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |