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Billygoat Basin Campsite

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Billygoat Basin Campsite

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit.

This campsite is on the popular Billygoat Circuit.
It is a 1 hour walk from the road end on Billygoat Circuit (across the unbridged Kauaeranga River) and a 2 hour walk from the Pinnacles.

Notices

  • Billygoat Track closed

    Billygoat Track is closed due to a large slip. 

    Pinnacles Hut and Dancing Camp are still accessible via Webb Creek Track.

    First published on 17 April 2026.

  • Restricted road access to Kauaeranga Valley tracks

    Cyclone Vaianu has damaged the Wainora Overbridge – road access is now restricted as far as the Booms Flat Campsite.

    Cookson Kauri Walk and Murrays Walk hikers need to park cars in the Booms Flat Campsite and make their way to the trailhead on foot. This will add approximately 2.5 km (one way) to the hike.

    Billygoat Circuit track is likely to be slippery/rough, proceeed with caution.

    First published on 14 April 2026. Last reviewed on 16 April 2026.

Accommodation

DOC Campsite Pricing

Billygoat Basin Campsite is categorised as a DOC Backcountry Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for each campsite but is usually very cheap. Visit the website for exact pricing.

DOC Backcountry Campsite

Backcountry campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. Picnic tables, cooking shelters or fireplaces may be provided.

Feature Value Value
Unpowered Site Adult Varies per night
Unpowered Site Child Varies per night
Unpowered Site Infant Varies per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Coromandel

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames

Categories
  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

Bookings are required and can be made online, with same-day bookings available until 8 pm if space permits. Bookings for the 2026/27 season open on May 14, 2026. It is advisable to book well in advance for the peak period from December 1 to February 28 and for public holiday weekends.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-37.0678486230108

175.68718662262

Latitude
-37.0678486230108
Longitude
175.68718662262

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Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping Low Cost Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping

Low Cost Camping

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping only Camping only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping only

Camping only

You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Payment Requirement

  • Paid access/participation Paid access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Paid access/participation

Paid access/participation

The experience costs money to access or take part in.

Booking Required

  • Booking is Required

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

Booking is Required

Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.

Dogs

  • No dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Backcountry Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Backcountry Campsite

Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.

Reviews

  • This is in the wrong category.

    1. It’s not free you need a backcountry pass. 2. There is a 3 hour hike to get to it. There is a serviced hut for $15 a night here. Well worth it though.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2019

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    Sam