Routeburn Flats Campsite
Located in Mount Aspiring National Park in the Otago region
Introduction
This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite in the Route Burn valley, on the Routeburn Track in Mt Aspiring National Park. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.Access
- Foot
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
In the Great Walks season (1 November 2022 – 30 April 2023):
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2022 – 31 October 2022):
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Dog access
This is one of two DOC campsites and three DOC huts on the Routeburn Track. This campsite has a nice view of the Route Burn valley.
Routeburn Track huts:
Campsites on Routeburn Track:
Fees
Walking the track outside the Great Walk season should only be attempted by fit, experienced and well equipped trampers.
In the Great Walks season (1 November 2022 – 30 April 2023):
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $21 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $32 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $16 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2022 – 31 October 2022):
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $5 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.
Book Routeburn Flats Campsite online or contact:
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori / Queenstown Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 442 7935 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 811 Queenstown 9348 |
| Full office details | |
This campsite is in the Route Burn valley, on the Routeburn Track in Mt Aspiring National Park. It is about 1.5 – 2 hours walk from the Routeburn Shelter (road end).
Tracks to this campsite
The use of hut facilities by campers is not permitted. You must carry your own tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear etc.
A resident DOC ranger is stationed at the nearby hut (in the Great Walks season) and will check your tickets, pass on information about the environment and weather, or help you out should an emergency arise.
Choosing a safe tent site
For your safety we recommend not camping under the trees at this campsite.
Contacts
| Whakatipu-wai-Māori / Queenstown Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 442 7935 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 811 Queenstown 9348 |
| Full office details | |