Homestead Campsite

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Homestead Campsite

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This is a basic campsite in Central Otago. This isolated campsite is the ideal base for mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans and Hawkdun Ranges.

This islolated campsite is the perfect place to relax, or get extreme and go mountain biking, hunting, fishing and tramping in the nearby St Bathans and Hawkdun Ranges.

This campsite is only accessible with a 4WD in the winter as it is often covered with snow, and crossing the ford becomes unmanageable.

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Oteake Conservation Area damage

Expect slips and track and road damage in the area due to the large amount of rain on 3 and 4 October 2024. Once tracks and campsites in this area have been assessed we will provide more information.
First published on 7 October 2024. Last reviewed on 14 November 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

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

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	$0.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Child	$0.00 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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Organisation

DOC Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Central Otago ▷ Ranfurly

Categories

Basic Camping
Free

Directions

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Coordinates

-44.7761080804768

169.890518188477

Latitude
-44.7761080804768
Longitude
169.890518188477

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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	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
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.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Stream water only	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Stream water only
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.
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Must be under control at all times.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Must be under control at all times.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. 4WD only during the winter. Gravel road, with two unbridged fords.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. 4WD only during the winter. Gravel road, with two unbridged fords.
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.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only

Reviews

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5.0/5

Two water points, one guy with some facilities and the other and old barn it seems.
Also has a well maintained drop down toilet!

Got over the ford with a 1998 Mitsubishi Libero, fully packed with stuff on the roof as well. 4w definitely needed for the winter.

An excellent spot outside the beaten path, peace and quiet. Well, except the beautiful sounds of different birds and the nearby creek.

A gem!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

Lauri
5.0/5

Way off the beaten track, very long trek down gravel road but the end result was worth it, amazing and not a soul around.
Not the best terrain for a camper van although we did make it!

Lots of sand flys and no cellphone coverage.... But the views made up for it!

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Christina
5.0/5

Called in at this camping site on the way through the Omarama Saddle 4WD track, would be a great site to use as a base while exploring the many tracks in the area.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Dave Currie
4.5/5

Stayed one night in May with our campervan.
Awesome place, stunning view in the morning, and snow everywhere! Firewood was already cut and dry for the fireplace, was very good to keep warm in the evening. Very quiet. Perfect place to spend a night, exactly what I expected in New Zealand! Thanks DOC

Reviewed over 9 years ago

Figo Florian Robalo
5.0/5

Awesome place.
We stayed there one night with our car. Take the road from St. Bathans, it takes quite a while because of the gravel, but it is worth it! There is a little hut which is used as a shelter, with an oven, water which you can drink and a longdrop toilet. This is the best DOC campground we have been on and it is for free! You can do nice walks there too. The landscape is just amazing!

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Laura Georgi