Waihi Gorge Campsite
Geraldine
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Waihi Gorge Campsite
Located on the banks of the Waihī River, this campsite is a popular spot surrounded by kahikatea, mataī and lowland tōtara forest.
The Waihi Gorge Camping Ground is a huge grassy area with lots of rocky outcrops creating a terraced area with a stream running through the middle. It is a really sunny open space and is great in the afternoon. There are rubbish/ recycling facilities here. Please note that the surrounding farmland is private property.
To get here head out of Geraldine via Main Road North, onto Woodbury Road into Waihi Gorge Road.
DOC Campsite Pricing
Waihi Gorge Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
DOC Standard Campsite
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Geraldine |
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Basic Camping
Reviews
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5.0/5
A great campsite , peaceful and quiet with amazing views.
Good access for campervans and very well looked after.
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4.5/5
Our first DOC campsite in NZ.
Wonderful outlook towards the mountains. Lots of campsites. Clean flush toilets. Lots of nice walks and close to Geraldine for supermarket and internet. Beautiful river and rapids.
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5.0/5
This was our first campground and it was pretty hard to beat.
It was so quiet, clean and in a fab setting. No showers or power but that didn’t matter
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4.0/5
Big camping area.
Quiet. Lovely spot next to a river. just toilets and sinks. Very basic but was free when I got there. Stayed 1 night with tent. Good accessible by gravel road (fine for driving on it, also with bigger vehicles).
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4.5/5
Beautiful, wide campsite, definatley worth 8 bucks p.p.
furthermore there was a very nice camphost who was happy to Help with any problems.
Toilets are super clean, river nearby is warm and nice to swim unfortunaley no trouts to fish there, so that wohl 9/10
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4.0/5
Our first camp out of Christchurch.
Lots of room to camp with clean, flushing toilets. We had a great time exploring the river and the drive in, though a little long, was through beautiful countryside,so worth it. Definitely recommend.
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4.5/5
This was a beautiful campground, it was a bit of a drive out of town but worth it.
Huge camping area, we were the only ones there when we stayed. Beautiful stream that you can camp near. Clean, flushing toilets on each end of the campsite. We would definitely visit again.
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4.5/5
Very helpful, chatty lady host.
Chose a nice spot for us with a view. Proper flush toilet was clean. Grassy areas and some have space for camp fire.
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4.5/5
Yey! Finally a campsite which offers fire making options!
We were so happy! Untill the rain began to fall... Nevertheless the campsite is well taken care of and has an fine toilet site. Good place to stay overnight.
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4.0/5
Beautiful views, we especially loved how peaceful it was, I think there was only one other camper on the entire site!
Easy self registration $8per person. Cool that there are fire pits which help to keep the sandflies away!
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3.0/5
Lots of sandflies, facilities were okay but not very clean.
It's cheap, so that was good, but very basic campsite.
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5.0/5
A great campsite , peaceful and quiet with amazing views.
Good access for campervans and very well looked after.
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4.5/5
Our first DOC campsite in NZ.
Wonderful outlook towards the mountains. Lots of campsites. Clean flush toilets. Lots of nice walks and close to Geraldine for supermarket and internet. Beautiful river and rapids.
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5.0/5
This was our first campground and it was pretty hard to beat.
It was so quiet, clean and in a fab setting. No showers or power but that didn’t matter
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4.0/5
Big camping area.
Quiet. Lovely spot next to a river. just toilets and sinks. Very basic but was free when I got there. Stayed 1 night with tent. Good accessible by gravel road (fine for driving on it, also with bigger vehicles).
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4.5/5
Beautiful, wide campsite, definatley worth 8 bucks p.p.
furthermore there was a very nice camphost who was happy to Help with any problems.
Toilets are super clean, river nearby is warm and nice to swim unfortunaley no trouts to fish there, so that wohl 9/10
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4.0/5
Our first camp out of Christchurch.
Lots of room to camp with clean, flushing toilets. We had a great time exploring the river and the drive in, though a little long, was through beautiful countryside,so worth it. Definitely recommend.
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4.5/5
This was a beautiful campground, it was a bit of a drive out of town but worth it.
Huge camping area, we were the only ones there when we stayed. Beautiful stream that you can camp near. Clean, flushing toilets on each end of the campsite. We would definitely visit again.
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4.5/5
Very helpful, chatty lady host.
Chose a nice spot for us with a view. Proper flush toilet was clean. Grassy areas and some have space for camp fire.
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4.5/5
Yey! Finally a campsite which offers fire making options!
We were so happy! Untill the rain began to fall... Nevertheless the campsite is well taken care of and has an fine toilet site. Good place to stay overnight.
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4.0/5
Beautiful views, we especially loved how peaceful it was, I think there was only one other camper on the entire site!
Easy self registration $8per person. Cool that there are fire pits which help to keep the sandflies away!
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot by the river.
Very friendly caretaker. Toilets flush and clean. Great spot for a night or two and close to town.
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3.5/5
We paid $16 for two people in an unpowered campervan site.
This is a big grassy area with nice views and very basic facilities, though the toilets do flush. Sand flies were present and annoying here. The spot seems to be in the middle of nowhere, so I wouldn't recommend driving far out of your way for it, but if you're in the area this a fine spot to spend the night! Good value overall.
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5.0/5
The best camping site we have experienced throughout our two week holiday.
Amazing scenery!
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4.0/5
Beautiful campsite with the river beside it!
No facilities though there were some toilets, but they didn't work. Only water that you have to boil before drinking. So if you don't need all that, the site is amazing!
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3.0/5
Lots of sandflies, facilities were okay but not very clean.
It's cheap, so that was good, but very basic campsite.
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5.0/5
Just as described, peaceful countryside with sheep and stream.
Loos clean. Exactly what we needed and much nicer than being in Geraldine itself.
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4.5/5
Such a beautiful spot for a night.
Spacious, cheap ($6) and scenic. Not too far off the main rd and well worth it for a quiet night by the river
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5.0/5
Really great (and cheap) DoC campsite in utterly stunning scenery - mountains, forest, river, you've got it all.
Plenty of room too, and a few decent toilets too. No sandflies either - yay!
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4.5/5
A long way from any other city, a peaceful place with a beautiful forest in the background and a nice stream.
Not so many sandflies either. Fee $6.
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4.5/5
Wonderful DOC campsite, lot of space, nice cooling down (small) river.
Great views! And only $6/person.
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4.5/5
A beautiful setting, alongside a manuka and rata bush on one side and farm land with cows and sheep on the other side.
plenty of grass for kids to run around and play on.
stayed with kids in a motorhome/bus and tent jan 2011.
beautiful river, small swimming holes for a safe dip in the refreshing water. kids enjoyed making dams and catching cockabillies.
nice doc camping ground with small fee. clean toilets and water that needs boiling.
