Maori Beach Campsite
Located in Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting and Rakiura National Park and Stewart Island/Rakiura in the Southland region
Introduction
This is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. Situated in a grassy clearing with sand dunes and the beach in front of it.Highlights
A track behind the campsite leads to a rusting steam boiler, a relic from the days when Maori Beach supported two sawmills and a school.
Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Coastal
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Dog access
Image gallery
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Oystercatcher on Maori Beach Image: Graham Commins | Creative Commons
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Shells at Maori Beach Image: Baptiste Maryns ©
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All campsites on the Rakiura Track have a small shelter where you can set up cooking equipment if you need to, as well as a rainwater tank and toilet.
Fees
New Zealand citizens, those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $6 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $6 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $3 per person, per night
New Zealand rates
"Ordinarily resident in New Zealand" means those:
- who hold a residence class, student or work visa, and
- who have lived in New Zealand for six of the previous 12 months, and
- for whom New Zealand is their primary place of established residence.
Proof of eligibility will be required for the New Zealand rate. Acceptable eligibility proof.
Bookings
Read the terms and conditions before you book.
The campsite is located on the Rakiura Track near the beach at a historic sawmill site halfway between Lee Bay and Port William Hut.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1225646-N4799095
Latitude: -46.85664972, Longitude: 168.08849457
Contacts
| Rakiura National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 219 0009 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | stewartisland@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
15 Main Road Oban |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 3 Rakiura/Stewart Island 9846 |
| Full office details | |