Pleasant Flat Campsite
Mount Aspiring National Park
3.8 49 reviews
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Pleasant Flat Campsite
This is a standard campsite in the Wanaka/Makarora area. Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker from the campsite. Fish in nearby Haast River, enjoy short walks or picnics.
The Pleasant Flat Camping Ground is the first of the DOC campsites as you drive towards Wanaka over Haast Pass. This large grassy sheltered camp site is tucked nicely among the mountains. Take in the magnificent views of Mt Hooker from the campsite. Fish in nearby Haast River, enjoy short walks or picnics. Be prepared for the mega sandfly onslaught.
Great information boards about the local fauna and flora. Everything is wheelchair accessible, there are picnic tables and a shelter to cook in.
Total fire ban.
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DOC Campsite Pricing
Pleasant Flat Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
DOC Standard Campsite
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $20.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $10.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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DOC OtagoCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ West Coast ▷ Haast |
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Directions Wanaka Township Office Office |
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Flush toilets available -
Good phone signal
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Nice location and views
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Short walk to the river
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Sandflies are a nightmare -
Crowded with too many campers
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Toilets can be disgusting
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Aptly named, a lovely spot.
Liz -
This campsite was perfect for what we needed.
Bex -
Brilliant campsite for tents.
Alistair Millward -
Pretty nice area.
Charlotte -
Beautiful to wake up here!
Bob Fontaine
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The sandfly swarm was terrible!!!
One of the few camping ground before the west coast.
The fluff toilets was ok. Just on the side of the road and only few places to settle for the night. We just stayed on the parking in front of the facilities.
I know a lot of free camping slot that are better than this one...
Nice 5min walk to the small river.
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We had a pleasant camp at Pleasant Flat Campsite!
Flush toilets, good service, nice wee walk to the river and decent space. Mix of grass for tents and car parks.
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Somehow way more people then the maximum amount of camperspots.
Toilets were ok. Below average for a DOC campingspot
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The place is haunted by many lost souls we can assure you.
My wife had many visions and we had extraordinary experience twice during the night that without doubt were paranormal.
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Nice campsite with lovely views just across the road of Mount Hooker.
Toilet facilities were okay, they were flush ones. We didn’t experience any of the sandflies because it was windy. However, we were woken up at 5am by a mouse that had gotten into the exterior wall of our van. We tried to get it out but no luck. In the end it managed to get into our kitchen. Maybe be cautious when parking near the bushes here
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Schön gelegender Platz im grünen.
Sanitäranlagen haben wir nicht genutzt.
Sand-fliegen wie auch auf den anderen doch Sites in der Nähe....
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20 April 24.
Stopped for lunch. Good facilities. Recommend for a stop but can’t rate the campsite as we didn’t stay.
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Nice flat car park with flush toilets just off the main road.
Be warned there are loads of sand flies.
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Beautiful spot but a terrible amount of sandflies.
We came late (6pm) and it was already crowded. We booked online in advance but there was only limited space for larger cars like campervans although the website stated that there are 14 of 22 available sites left. Its because you can pay directly at the campsite by cash.
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Aptly named, a lovely spot.
Flushing toilets were clean, plenty of space for campers. Nice short walking track beside the river, too.
Not too expensive, but no bigger sinks either. Minimal road noise, just a generally lovely spot.
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This campsite was perfect for what we needed.
Only an hour from Wanaka, good nightly rates, quiet enough. No complaints here!
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Pretty nice area.
Small and quiet. Being a DOC site you have to fill in a form so dont forget a pen and correct change (learn from our mistake). Beautiful frost on the grass and plants surrounding in the morning.
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Hundreds of sandflies so don't forget your insect repellent.
Clean flush toilets, water supply and roofed picnic area.
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The sandfly swarm was terrible!!!
One of the few camping ground before the west coast.
The fluff toilets was ok. Just on the side of the road and only few places to settle for the night. We just stayed on the parking in front of the facilities.
I know a lot of free camping slot that are better than this one...
Nice 5min walk to the small river.
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We had a pleasant camp at Pleasant Flat Campsite!
Flush toilets, good service, nice wee walk to the river and decent space. Mix of grass for tents and car parks.
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Somehow way more people then the maximum amount of camperspots.
Toilets were ok. Below average for a DOC campingspot
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The place is haunted by many lost souls we can assure you.
My wife had many visions and we had extraordinary experience twice during the night that without doubt were paranormal.
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Nice campsite with lovely views just across the road of Mount Hooker.
Toilet facilities were okay, they were flush ones. We didn’t experience any of the sandflies because it was windy. However, we were woken up at 5am by a mouse that had gotten into the exterior wall of our van. We tried to get it out but no luck. In the end it managed to get into our kitchen. Maybe be cautious when parking near the bushes here
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Believe everything the other reviews say, THE SANDFLIES ARE MADNESS.
It is truly horrible, it makes the whole campsite the worst ever (besides the sandflies it is very okay, nice spot, flush toilets and a sink). Sandfly spray does not help, nothing helps, the sandflies will attack you whenever they can. Do not get out of the car before it gets dark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have stayed at multiple different campsites, but it seems like all the sandflies of the south island have gathered here to meet, no other campsite was this bad.
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Schön gelegender Platz im grünen.
Sanitäranlagen haben wir nicht genutzt.
Sand-fliegen wie auch auf den anderen doch Sites in der Nähe....
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I don't understand the positive reviews.
This should be a free campground. It's just a roadside parking with some picnic tables and 4 public toilets. There is good phone signal.
Facilities are mainly used as such: passing people who need a public toilet. Toilets were absolutely disgusting. It's unbelievable the DOC asks money to stay here overnight.
Sandflies were a total nightmare... absurd
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20 April 24.
Stopped for lunch. Good facilities. Recommend for a stop but can’t rate the campsite as we didn’t stay.
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Nice flat car park with flush toilets just off the main road.
Be warned there are loads of sand flies.
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No grass sites for campers and only a couple on the gravel.
And the pictures make it look a lot nicer than reality.
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Beautiful spot but a terrible amount of sandflies.
We came late (6pm) and it was already crowded. We booked online in advance but there was only limited space for larger cars like campervans although the website stated that there are 14 of 22 available sites left. Its because you can pay directly at the campsite by cash.
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Aptly named, a lovely spot.
Flushing toilets were clean, plenty of space for campers. Nice short walking track beside the river, too.
Not too expensive, but no bigger sinks either. Minimal road noise, just a generally lovely spot.
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This campsite was perfect for what we needed.
Only an hour from Wanaka, good nightly rates, quiet enough. No complaints here!
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We passed Cameron Flat camp site but wanted to drive a bit longer.
We then stopped here for the night. Looks less nice than Cameron flat I’d say. A basic rest area along the road. Nothing charming. Long drop toilets. Sandfly apocalypse, forget to have dinner or a beer outside, this was serious sandfly madness. Ranger passed in the morning to check payments.
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Pretty nice area.
Small and quiet. Being a DOC site you have to fill in a form so dont forget a pen and correct change (learn from our mistake). Beautiful frost on the grass and plants surrounding in the morning.
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