Routeburn Flats Campsite

About Routeburn Flats Campsite
Routeburn Flats Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago, on the South Island. It has 15 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cooking shelter and tap water (untreated), 5 in all. Things to do here include camping. It is reached on foot. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Routeburn Flats Hut, under 1 km away.
This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite in the Route Burn valley, on the Routeburn Track in Mt Aspiring National Park. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Camping
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
Mount Aspiring National Park, Otago, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Routeburn Flats Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Routeburn Flats Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Routeburn Flats Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Routeburn Flats Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot.
What facilities does Routeburn Flats Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated), Toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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