Bookings required
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Behind Mt Aurum Homestead you’ll find a self-registration booth, flush toilets and running water.
Don't camp adjacent to the homestead/school area. The flush toilets are closed in winter; two pit toilets are available nearby.
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.
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 are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Online bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
17.5 km north of Queenstown, off Skippers Road near Coronet Peak. Gravel access.
Skippers Road is winding and has steep drop-offs. 4WD is recommended. Rental cars are generally prohibited.
Location
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1258674-N5025449
Latitude: -44.84264845, Longitude: 168.68112312
The historic site is protected - the removal of any material is illegal.
During high winds small-sized branches are falling out of dead trees within the densely forested pine stands in Mount Aurum Recreation Reserve. Avoid areas of dead trees during high winds.
Choosing a safe tent site
For your safety we recommend not camping under the trees at this campsite.
Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 442 7935 |
| Email: | queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 50 Stanley Street Queenstown 9300 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |