Basic Campsites

From mid December until mid February each year a ‘permit application fee' applies. For the rest of the year permits must be obtained from Council...

A great opportunity to camp amongst historic ruins of a by-gone era at the Lindis Pass Historic Hotel. Enjoy the experience, but please don't...

· Basic facility - Free camping · 6-10 sites · Water supply · Dogs ok · Vehicle access · Toilet

Piropiro Camping Ground is a great place from which to access the Pureora Forest Park. Go hunting, tramping or mountain biking - this place is...

There are two sites to camp on Okahu Road, the road end and the larger mid-Okahu camp (formerly known as Grader Camp), they are about 7km apart...

Camping at Turihaua Point is from 23 October - 30 April. CAUTION: Extreme erosion is causing instability in this area. Please be warned that...

Camping at Pouawa Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply here online There's no charge...

DIDYMO AREA: Please check, clean and dry anything thats been in the water - stop the spread!!

Summer hot spot!

The trip over Danseys Pass is awesome, it connects North Otago to South Otago. It's a quiet, narrow and winding road that is surrounded by a few...

A basic camping site deep within Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the long gravel access road (12.5kms).

Free, primo, done!

Monowai Camping Ground is a free DOC campsite beside a beautiful lake. There is a huge gravel parking area next to the boat ramp for large vehicles...

Camp at the shore of Lake Waikaremoana in a secluded bay with stunning views. This is a popular campsite and a good base for lake activities.

- FREE for all campers - Toilet - No fires - Max. 3 nights per calendar month - Great fishing from the campsite - Good swimming holes...

This reserve is located between Mangakino and Whakamaru on the edge of Lake Maraetai. The camping area is in the paddock near the toilet block...