Trotters Gorge Campsite

Trotters Gorge Campsite

Moeraki

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Trotters Gorge Camping Ground

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Trotters Gorge Campsite

This is a quiet family standard campsite on the Otago coast in a bush setting. It connects with two riverside tracks.

Close to Moeraki, turn off at Horse Range Road and follow for about 4.5km to Trotters Gorge. The campsite is surrounded by mature native forest, as a result it is quite dark and the ground can be quite soft. There are some good walks to do from here through the Herbert Forest and a very clear stream flowing next to the campsite. There are a couple of fords to cross to get into the campsite, so drive in carefully.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Trotters 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.

Feature Value Value
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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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandCoastal OtagoPalmerston

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-45.404504

170.788213

Latitude
-45.404504
Longitude
170.788213

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Reviews

    ✓ Lots of space

    ✓ Good toilets

    ✓ Nice walks

    ✓ Well-kept campsite

    ✓ Easy access

    𐄂 No reception

    𐄂 Early sunset

    • Sign said we couldn’t camp.
    • Basic DOC campsite.
    • Beautiful peaceful spot to spend a night.
    • Nice idyllic place.
    • Lots of space.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 4
    22%
    9/10 3
    17%
    8/10 4
    22%
    7/10 3
    17%
    6/10 3
    17%
    5/10 1
    6%
    4/10 0
    0%
    3/10 0
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    2/10 0
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    1/10 0
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  • 5.0/5

    One of my favourite campsites of all time.

    It is very small, sheltered and quiet, in a dale in between beautiful rocks and trees. Amenities are limited, but the serene location makes up for it. Some sections of the campsite might get a bit wet and muddy in rainy conditions, so keep an eye our for that so you don't get stuck.

    Reviewed 16 days ago

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome place for stay!

    Has somebody fine my shoes there ? Hoka 43size ,blue👟

    Text me 02102871500

    Thank you in advance

    Reviewed 12 months ago

  • 5.0/5

    Lots of space.

    Good toilets. Nice walks to do from the site. Easy to get to. No reception though.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 4.5/5

    Very well kept campsite.

    Clean, modern long-drop toilets, picnic tables, plenty of room on level, mown grass. Good access for a large vehicle. Surrounded by bush so the sun sets early 🤣. Couple of easy walks.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 3.0/5

    Un spot bucolique, nous nous sommes baigné à la rivière juste à côté.

    En revanche une voisine criait seule dans sa voirure avce la musique à fond. Celà ne nous a pas rassuré et a gâché le moment.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful peaceful spot to spend a night.

    Toilets were in good condition. Nothing else there. Walks from the site were a good start to the day.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Mel's avatar

    Mel

  • 5.0/5

    I loved this place!

    Swam in the creek and the place is nestled with bush and just three other campers there. We took a walk to the gorge creek route that is signed and it was beautiful!

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Modest area that is grassy, secluded, and a very short drive from boulders.

    Just had long drops, but they were clean. Wasn't too busy when I was there, only 4 other cars. Zero sandflies, had a great time reading with the car open to the air.

    May have difficulty accessing area during heavy rain. Light rain otherwise seemed fine.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Nice spot, easy to get to and peaceful with lots of birdsong.

    I can image it filling up over holidays times but I went midweek in dry weather and it was great! Would avoid in wet weather if you're tenting.

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Nice idyllic place.

    Way to the campsite was ok with our big camper. Trotters gorge walk really good and with beautiful outlook!

    Unfortunately no dustbins.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Small camp, but pretty and quiet with a creekside walking track at one end.

    Drop toilet and a couple of picnic tables. Closed during heavy rain due to flooding.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    CMG

  • 3.5/5

    Nice quiet place in the forest with wet grounds.

    Not accessible after heavy rain. Only facilities are clean long drops.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    One of my favourite campsites of all time.

    It is very small, sheltered and quiet, in a dale in between beautiful rocks and trees. Amenities are limited, but the serene location makes up for it. Some sections of the campsite might get a bit wet and muddy in rainy conditions, so keep an eye our for that so you don't get stuck.

    Reviewed 16 days ago

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome place for stay!

    Has somebody fine my shoes there ? Hoka 43size ,blue👟

    Text me 02102871500

    Thank you in advance

    Reviewed 12 months ago

  • 5.0/5

    Lots of space.

    Good toilets. Nice walks to do from the site. Easy to get to. No reception though.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 4.5/5

    Very well kept campsite.

    Clean, modern long-drop toilets, picnic tables, plenty of room on level, mown grass. Good access for a large vehicle. Surrounded by bush so the sun sets early 🤣. Couple of easy walks.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 3.0/5

    Un spot bucolique, nous nous sommes baigné à la rivière juste à côté.

    En revanche une voisine criait seule dans sa voirure avce la musique à fond. Celà ne nous a pas rassuré et a gâché le moment.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Beautiful peaceful spot to spend a night.

    Toilets were in good condition. Nothing else there. Walks from the site were a good start to the day.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Mel's avatar

    Mel

  • 5.0/5

    I loved this place!

    Swam in the creek and the place is nestled with bush and just three other campers there. We took a walk to the gorge creek route that is signed and it was beautiful!

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 2.5/5

    Sign said we couldn’t camp.

    I think there had been rain a few days before that may have flooded the road a bit.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Modest area that is grassy, secluded, and a very short drive from boulders.

    Just had long drops, but they were clean. Wasn't too busy when I was there, only 4 other cars. Zero sandflies, had a great time reading with the car open to the air.

    May have difficulty accessing area during heavy rain. Light rain otherwise seemed fine.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Nice spot, easy to get to and peaceful with lots of birdsong.

    I can image it filling up over holidays times but I went midweek in dry weather and it was great! Would avoid in wet weather if you're tenting.

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Nice idyllic place.

    Way to the campsite was ok with our big camper. Trotters gorge walk really good and with beautiful outlook!

    Unfortunately no dustbins.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Small camp, but pretty and quiet with a creekside walking track at one end.

    Drop toilet and a couple of picnic tables. Closed during heavy rain due to flooding.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    CMG's avatar

    CMG

  • 3.5/5

    Nice quiet place in the forest with wet grounds.

    Not accessible after heavy rain. Only facilities are clean long drops.

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Peaceful campground, resident chickens add character!

    Good but basic toilet. Some beautiful walks nearby. We came in with a big camper and were a little deterred by the description but no fording required and roads in fine condition. $6 each DOC honesty box. Beats camping beside the highway!

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    Basic DOC campsite.

    Toilets ok.

    But not so many spaces if you arrive late.

    Near a stream and at the start of walks.

    6$ pp

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

  • 3.0/5

    Nice, quiet location - had fighting possums in the trees!

    This ground gets quite wet after rain so you need to look around for a dryish tent site. Vans should find it OK. Too many people leave their litter laying around - clean up around your site & help everyone out.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

  • 3.0/5

    Good situation but wet, sloping ground.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago