Skippers Campsite

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5 Basic Camping

2 Queenstown Township

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 36

Adult	$10/night
Child	$5/night

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This is a standard campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. Camp within scenic rocky natural features on terraces around an old cemetery and school. Bike, walk, tramp or hunt to explore the area.

The Skippers township Camping Ground is a magical area. The drive out here is a bit of a trip, it is steep, narrow, windy, huge drops-offs and generally a no-go zone for rental cars. This is a very historical area, with heaps of great stories about the gold diggers. The campsite at the end of the road is amongst the ruins of the town that used to exist here, there are rocky terraces around an old cemetery and school, please enjoy what is left there, it is illegal to remove any artefacts.

This is an awesome place for mountain biking and walking to explore the area.

Notices

Skippers Road suitable for 4WD only

Sections of the Skippers Road to the old School house and Skippers Campsite require 4WD with good off-road tyres due to rutting and very muddy conditions.

We recommend visitors travel in parties of at least 2 vehicles and carry the necessary equipment for recovery (winch) due to high chances of needing recovery.
First published on 30 August 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Skippers 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.

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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Organisation

DOC Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township

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Basic Camping

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Coordinates

-44.8426641581273

168.681077957153

Latitude
-44.8426641581273
Longitude
168.681077957153

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
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.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.
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.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. This road is very narrow, and not a place to practice your 4WD manouvers!	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. This road is very narrow, and not a place to practice your 4WD manouvers!
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 on a leash.	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 on a leash.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Road is not suitable for rental cars or motor homes	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Road is not suitable for rental cars or motor homes
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard 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. Flush toilets (long drop only during winter)	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Flush toilets (long drop only during winter)

Reviews

Amazing spot.
amazing place, well worth going to!
Excellent location, beautiful place.
Totally adventure.

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5.0/5

Amazing spot.
One of the best we camped in the South Island.

You'll want a 4x4, plenty of time and an adventurous spirit.

Well worth the trip though and some cool history once you reach the destination with the old school there.

10/10

Reviewed over 2 years ago and experienced in March 2018

James Dalgety
5.0/5

Fantastic spot with flush toilets and great views on the trip in.
Narrow access road and can be a little rough in areas but a vehicle with good ground clearance will make it no problem

Reviewed over 5 years ago

David Mckay
5.0/5

Totally adventure.
Must go place. Make sure the vehicle is 4X4 drive, No way out. !!!

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Troy
5.0/5

amazing place, well worth going to!

Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in January 2012

suzan107
5.0/5

Excellent location, beautiful place.
However the road is very windy and best for 4WD, not regular cars. No rental vehicles allowed on this road.

Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

Marii Joekalda