Waihī Gorge Campsite
About Waihī Gorge Campsite
Waihī Gorge Campsite is a DOC campsite in Geraldine area, Canterbury, on the South Island. It has 40 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and flush toilets, 6 in all. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Farmyard Holiday Park, 17 km away.
Located on the banks of the Waihī River, this campsite is a popular spot surrounded by kahikatea, mataī and lowland tōtara forest.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Geraldine area, Canterbury, South Island
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Questions about Waihī Gorge Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Waihī Gorge Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Waihī Gorge Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Waihī Gorge Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Waihī Gorge Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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