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Routeburn Flats Campsite

This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite in the Route Burn valley, on the Routeburn Track in Mt Aspiring National Park. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.

Routeburn Flats Campsite is a walk-in Great Walk campsite situated in the Route Burn valley, within Mount Aspiring National Park. It offers 15 non-powered tent sites with views of the valley. Access is exclusively by foot via the Routeburn Track, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours from Routeburn Shelter. Bookings are required during the Great Walks season (November to April), while outside this period, sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Routeburn Flats Campsite is categorised as a DOC Great Walk Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Adults from $5 to $32, children from $0 to $16, infants are free. There is differential pricing for international visitors, as well as seasonal pricing. Visit the website for exact pricing.

DOC Great Walk Campsite

Except for the Milford Track and Paparoa Track, all Great Walks offer camping near huts or in designated areas. There are nearly 60 Great Walk campsites offering basic facilities including toilets, handwashing sinks and a water supply with some being treated and some untreated. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Some have picnic tables and cooking shelters. These do not include the indoor facilities provided at Great Walk huts.

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 Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy

Categories
  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

The campsite operates year-round. Bookings are required during the Great Walks season (1 November to 30 April). Outside this season (1 May to 31 October), sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.7256985094609

168.215274810791

Latitude
-44.7256985094609
Longitude
168.215274810791

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Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Medium Cost Camping Medium Cost Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

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

Medium Cost Camping

Medium Cost Camping

Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

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.

Maximum Sites Available

  • 11 to 15 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

11 to 15 sites

There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.

Water Supply

  • Water supply available

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Water supply available

A supply of fresh water is available.

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.

Large Vehicle Access

  • No large vehicles

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No large vehicles

The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.

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.

Vehicle Access

  • No vehicle access

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No vehicle access

This location is not accessible in a vehicle.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Great Walk Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

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

DOC Great Walk Campsite

All Great Walk tracks (except Milford) offer camping near huts or in designated areas. There are nearly 60 Department of Conservation Great Walk Campsites offering basic facilities including toilets, handwashing sinks and a water supply. Some have picnic tables and cooking shelters. Great Walk Campsite bookings are usually required online or at DOC Visitor Centres.

Reviews

  • Right on the river for a splash in the summer, just 1 1/2 hrs walk from the road end...lovely spot in the valley surrounded by mountains.

    Kitchen shelter has benches, sink, and picnic tables...tap is off the rainwater tank. Long drop toilet. Plenty of sites to pitch tent on the river flats. Quite close to Queenstown. This is part of a Great Walk so need to book in summer...price $18, (after 30th April price is $5 and no need to book).

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2006

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    Laksmi C