The fees listed here apply to most campsites in each category, but check individual campsites as prices might vary.
Serviced campsites
Serviced campsites have a wide range of facilities and services. Flush toilets, tap water (treated or untreated*), kitchen/cooking bench, hot showers, rubbish collection and road access for all types of vehicles. They may have laundry facilities, barbecues, fireplaces, cookers and picnic tables.
Fees
Unpowered/tent sites:
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $10 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Powered sites:
- Adult (18+ years): $23 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $11.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Scenic and Standard campsites
Scenic and Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, water supply (treated or untreated* tap water, stream or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site. The higher fee for Scenic campsites is based on the scenic location and high popularity of these campsites.
Fees for Scenic campsites
Unpowered/tent sites:
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Powered sites where available:
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $9 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Fees for Standard campsites
Unpowered/tent sites:
- Adult (18 + years): $8 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Basic campsites
Basic campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water may be from a tank (untreated*), stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat.
Fees: Free
Backcountry campsites
Backcountry campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. Picnic tables, cooking shelters or fireplaces may be provided.
Fees: Prices vary - check individual campsite pages
Great Walk campsites
Except for the Milford Track and Paparoa Track, all Great Walks offer camping near huts or in designated areas. There are nearly 60 Great Walk campsites offering basic facilities including toilets, handwashing sinks and a water supply (treated or untreated*). Some have picnic tables and cooking shelters. Note that these do not include the indoor facilities provided at Great Walk huts.
Fees: Adult (18+ years): $6 - $20, Child (5 - 17 years): free, Infant (0 - 4 years): free
* Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Read about water quality at huts and campsites
