Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Winter: The gate to the campsite is closed to vehicles during winter because of wet conditions. You can still access the tracks and campsite on foot.
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 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 Friday 15 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.
Bookings are required all year.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Approximately 3 km south of Moeraki, turn west off SH1 into Horse Range Rd, or turn on to Horse Range Rad at the north end of Palmerston. Sealed access.
Location
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1426440-N4969775
Latitude: -45.40447971, Longitude: 170.78875276
Walking and tramping
Several walks from 1–2 hours return start from the campsite.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | dunedinoffice@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Ōtepoti / Dunedin Office |