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Piano Flat campsite.
Piano Flat Campsite

Located in Waikaia Forest Conservation Area in the Southland region

This is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are walks and tramps from here or go horse riding, biking, hunting or on 4WD excursions.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Pay online 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 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 Piano Flat Campsite online.

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.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

23 km north of Waikaia via SH 93, then Riversdale-Waikaia Rd, and Whitecoomb Street.

Location

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1289053-N4946997
Latitude: -45.56103398, Longitude: 169.015603
  • Recreational 4X4 vehicles and motorcycles to be used on roads only. 
  • Be mindful of children, campers and other road users.
  • It is recommended that water is boiled or for campers to bring their own treated water.
  • Young children require supervision when near river. Visit Water Safety NZ for more info. 

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