Port William Campsite

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Port William Campsite

Rakiura National Park

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328 Basic Camping

18 Halfmoon Bay

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Located in Halfmoon Bay, Stewart Island

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Location

South Island ▷ Stewart Island ▷ Halfmoon Bay

Categories
  • Basic Camping
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

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

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

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.

Payment Requirement

  • 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.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

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

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Maximum Sites Available

  • Up to 5 sites

Maximum Sites Available

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

Up to 5 sites

There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.

Booking Required

  • Yes, Booking is Required

Booking Required

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

Yes, Booking is Required

Yes, Booking is Required

Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.

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.

Large Vehicle Access

  • No

Large Vehicle Access

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

No

No

Vehicle Access

  • No

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No

No

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Laksmi C's avatar

Laksmi C

New Zealand

Ranking: 7/10

2 mins from Port William Hut, 6 sites on a not-quite flat grassy area with magnetic beach nearby. The covered kitchen area has sinks and a bench seat, but no table. This was the location for an early settlement on the island but the only signs of this now are the large gum trees.

Reviewed almost 4 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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 😍

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Nick Morrison

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