Source: Department of Conservation, data as of 11 August 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data credits
Southland at a glance
| DOC campsites | 5 |
|---|---|
| Most sites | Mavora Lakes Campsite (60) |
| Most campsites in | Rakiura National Park 3, Mavora Lakes Conservation Park 1, Waikaia Forest Conservation Area 1 |
| Campsites with a fee | 5 |
| Adult nightly rates listed | $6 to $28 |
| Bookable online through DOC | 5 |
| Campsite categories | Great Walk campsite 3, Standard campsite 2 |
| Great Walk campsites | 3 |
| Campervan access | 2 |
| Reached only on foot or by boat | 2 |
| Access not listed by DOC | 1 |
| Dogs allowed in some form | 2 |
| Campfires permitted (fire season rules apply) | 5 |
| Unpowered sites | 122 |
| Landscape | Coastal 2, Forest 2, Rivers and lakes 2 |
| DOC huts in the region | 70 |
Campsites
| Name | Type | Access and facilities | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mavora Lakes CampsiteMavora Lakes Conservation Park | Standard campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Mountain bike, Campfires, Boat ramp, Non-flush toilets, Untreated tap water | Adult $10 per night |
| Piano Flat CampsiteWaikaia Forest Conservation Area | Standard campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Campfires, Non-flush toilets, Stream water, Barbecue | Adult $10 per night |
| Māori Beach CampsiteRakiura National Park | Great Walk campsite | On foot, Campfires, Non-flush toilets, Untreated tap water | Adult $6 to $19 (NZ resident), $6 to $28 (international) per night |
| North Arm CampsiteRakiura National Park | Great Walk campsite | On foot, Campfires, Non-flush toilets, Untreated tap water | Adult $6 to $19 (NZ resident), $6 to $28 (international) per night |
| Port William CampsiteRakiura National Park | Great Walk campsite | Campfires, Non-flush toilets, Untreated tap water | Adult $6 to $19 (NZ resident), $6 to $28 (international) per night |
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