Port William Campsite

About Port William Campsite
Port William Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Rakiura National Park, Southland, on the South Island. It has 4 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and tap water (untreated), 6 in all. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Port William Hut, under 1 km away.
This is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. It is on a grassy area with Magnetic Beach directly in front of it. It is protected from the prevailing westerly winds by forest.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- 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
Rakiura National Park, Southland, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Southland
- Rakiura Track Camping 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking, Fees and Getting There
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- 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 Port William Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Port William Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Port William Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
What facilities does Port William Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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