Skippers Campsite

Queenstown

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The Skippers township Camping Ground is a magical area. The drive out here is a bit of a trip, it is steep, narrow, windy, huge drops-offs and generally a no-go zone for rental cars. This is a very historical area, with heaps of great stories about the gold diggers. The campsite at the end of the road is amongst the ruins of the town that used to exist here, there are rocky terraces around an old cemetery and school, please enjoy what is left there, it is illegal to remove any artefacts.

This is an awesome place for mountain biking and walking to explore the area.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township
Categories	Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes Road is not suitable for rental cars or motor homes	Can vehicles drive in? Yes Road is not suitable for rental cars or motor homes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Must be on a leash.	Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Must be on a leash.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes	Is there fresh water available? Yes
Booking Required	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No This road is very narrow, and not a place to practice your 4WD manouvers!	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No This road is very narrow, and not a place to practice your 4WD manouvers!
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Flush toilets (long drop only during winter)	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Flush toilets (long drop only during winter)
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.

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Number of tent sites - 36

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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David Mckay

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Fantastic spot with flush toilets and great views on the trip in. Narrow access road and can be a little rough in areas but a vehicle with good ground clearance will make it no problem

Reviewed 19 days ago

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Troy

Ranking: 10/10

Totally adventure. Must go place. Make sure the vehicle is 4X4 drive, No way out. !!!

Reviewed 10 months ago

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suzan107

Netherlands

Ranking: 10/10

amazing place, well worth going to!

Reviewed almost 7 years ago and experienced in January 2012

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Marii Joekalda

Estonia

Ranking: 10/10

Excellent location, beautiful place. However the road is very windy and best for 4WD, not regular cars. No rental vehicles allowed on this road.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in March 2011

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DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township

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