Places to camp in West Coast
The West Coast is a long, narrow strip between the Southern Alps and the Tasman Sea, from Karamea through Punakaiki and Hokitika to the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers and Haast. It rains often and the sandflies are fierce; DOC campsites sit beside lakes, rivers and beaches along State Highway 6.
Almer HutDOC hut · Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine HukatereFees apply
Ballroom Overhang CampsiteDOC campsite · Paparoa National ParkFree
Blowfly HutDOC hut · Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers areaFees apply
Blue Spur FarmstayHoliday park · Hokitika1
Carters Beach TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · 57 Marine Pde, Carters Beach . 7892 New ZealandFees apply
Centennial HutDOC hut · Westland Tai Poutini National ParkFees apply
Ces Clark HutDOC hut · Paparoa National ParkFees apply
Chancellor HutDOC hut · Westland Tai Poutini National ParkFees apply
Coppermine Creek HutDOC hut · Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers areaFees apply
Fox Glacier TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Fox Glacier4
Franz Josef TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Franz Josef GlacierFees apply
Gillespies Beach CampsiteDOC campsite · Gillespies BeachFees apply
Goldsborough CampsiteDOC campsite · Goldsborough (Waimea) - Kumara areaFees apply
Grassy Flat HutDOC hut · Kelly Range – Styx River areaFees apply
Greenstone RetreatHoliday park · KumaraFees apply
Greymouth KIWI Holiday Park & MotelsHoliday park · Greymouth1
Greymouth Seaside TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Greymouth4
Haast River Motels & Holiday ParkHoliday park · Haast4
Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere CampsiteDOC campsite · Lake Kaniere Scenic ReserveFees apply
Historic Cedar Flat HutDOC hut · Kokatahi River - Whitcombe River areaFees apply
Historic Price Flat HutDOC hut · Kokatahi River - Whitcombe River areaFees apply
Hokitika Holiday ParkHoliday park · Hokitika1
Jacksons Retreat Alpine Holiday ParkHoliday park · Arthur's Pass4.5
Kōhaihai CampsiteDOC campsite · Kahurangi National ParkFees apply
Lake Brunner Motor CampHoliday park · Moana1
Lake Daniell CampsiteDOC campsite · Lewis Pass Scenic ReserveFees apply
Lake Ianthe Matahi CampsiteDOC campsite · Harihari areaFees apply
Lake Māhinapua CampsiteDOC campsite · Māhinapua Scenic ReserveFees apply
Lake Paringa CampsiteDOC campsite · Haast, Paringa and Moeraki rivers areaFees apply
Linksview Holiday ParkHoliday park · 340 Ruatapu Road, Ruatapu SI 7883 New ZealandFees apply
Locke Stream HutDOC hut · Arthur's Pass National ParkFees apply
Lyell CampsiteDOC campsite · Lyell areaFees apply
Marble Hill CampsiteDOC campsite · Lewis Pass Scenic ReserveFees apply
Mt Brown HutDOC hut · Lake Kaniere Scenic ReserveFees apply
Orange Sheep Campervan ParkHoliday park · Franz Josef GlacierFees apply
Otto/MacDonalds CampsiteDOC campsite · Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine HukatereFees apply
Punakaiki Beach CampHoliday park · Punakaiki1
Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Ross1
Shining Star Beachfront Accommodation - Powered & Unpowered SitesHoliday park · Hokitika1
Slab Hut Creek CampsiteDOC campsite · Victoria Forest ParkFees apply
Slaty Creek HutDOC hut · Ahaura River and Lake Brunner catchments areaFees apply
Townsend HutDOC hut · Arthur's Pass National ParkFree
Westport Kiwi Holiday Park & MotelsHoliday park · Westport3.5
Wills HutDOC hut · Makarora areaFees apply
Guides for West Coast
- South Island West Coast camping road trip
- Freedom Camping on the West Coast 2026: Karamea to Haast, Town by Town
- Arthur's Pass Camping Route: Christchurch to the West Coast
- Wānaka to Haast Pass: Drive, Stops and Camping Guide
- DOC Hut & Campsite Bookings 2026: How to Book, Fees, Dates
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
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