Goldsborough Campsite
About Goldsborough Campsite
Goldsborough Campsite is a DOC campsite in Goldsborough (Waimea) - Kumara area, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 40 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, flush toilets and tap water (untreated), 6 in all. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Blue Spur Farmstay, 6 km away.
This sheltered and secluded campsite is the site of an old gold mining town. Explore the gold mining area and try your luck fossicking in the nearby creek.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Wheelchair access
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
Goldsborough (Waimea) - Kumara area, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Goldsborough Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Goldsborough Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Goldsborough Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Goldsborough Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Goldsborough Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated), Toilets and Water supply, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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