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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 for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 20 May 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.

Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2025

Bookings are currently open.

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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