Quailburn Campsite, Mount Cook - MacKenzie, NZ - 4 travel reviews for Quailburn Campsite

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Quailburn Campsite closed

Quailburn Campsite is closed.
First published on 4 July 2025. Last reviewed on 8 October 2025.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Quailburn Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.

Feature	Value	Value

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Fiordland

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Omarama

Categories

Basic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

Not Operating

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.362366534573

169.803192520142

Latitude
-44.362366534573
Longitude
169.803192520142

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.

Reviews

Gorgeous and secluded location

Flat spots next to the stream

Well maintained gravel road

Stunning views and sunsets

Access road can be tricky

Limited space for tents

No reception at the campsite

4.7 4 Reviews Analysis
Gorgeous location, good flat spots next to the stream.
We were the only ones here, but not surprising as the last 11km down the road is a gravel road and the last 2-3km is almost more like offroad. We managed quite easily though with our large motorhome, but did so slow but sure.

Can definitely recommend if you want a quiet and beautiful spot away from the highway.

Would have been 10/10 if better access road.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

Christopher Claes
We weren’t sure what to expect with this campsite with but it was unreal!
Secluded, a nice stream to cool off in and an unbelievable sunset. We arrived at 5.30pm and there was only one other group for the night. No reception at the actual site, but if you can get 4G if you walk 50 meters up the road. Access in is via a well maintained gravel road.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

HazzMatazz
Remote & quiet.
Spent NYE here almost alone. Nice flat grassed areas beside a small babbling stream. Derelict historical sheep shed to poke around & a few short walks. 12klms of well maintained gravel on drive in. Loads of birds, insects (no midges).

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

Robsta
Nice campground beside a stream, not heaps of space but flat for tents.
A few midges around but nothing crazy. Stunning morning views, and was cool to see the old Quailburn Woolshed. Was a great A2O stop, definitely recommend!

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2022

Josiah