Piano Flat Campsite
About Piano Flat Campsite
Piano Flat Campsite is a DOC campsite in Waikaia Forest Conservation Area, Southland, on the South Island. It has 50 sites. Its facilities include barbecue, campfires allowed and unpowered sites, 7 in all. Things to do here include horse riding and biking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Garston Ski Hut, 24 km away.
This is a riverside campsite in a farmland area. There are walks and tramps from here or go horse riding, biking, hunting or on 4WD excursions.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Water from a stream
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
Things to do
- Horse riding
- Biking
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
Waikaia Forest Conservation Area, Southland, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Southland
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- Camping With a Dog in NZ: Where Dogs Are Allowed (2026)
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- Southern Scenic Route camping guide
- Stewart Island Camping Guide: Rakiura Track and Oban
- Hump Ridge Track 2026/27: Huts, Booking, Fees and Getting There
Questions about Piano Flat Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Piano Flat Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Piano Flat Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Piano Flat Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Piano Flat Campsite have?
Barbecue, Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Water from a stream and Non-flush toilets, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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