Campground · Canterbury, New Zealand
Waihi Gorge Campsite
Geraldine area
Waihi Gorge Campsite has 40 sites, 14 km northwest of Geraldine on a gravel road. In severe weather, do not camp in the lower section or near the river bank. Same-day online bookings run until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Waihi Gorge Campsite is a campground in Geraldine area, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 40 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Waihi Gorge Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 40 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 40 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Campsite, Adult (18+): $10 per night
- Campsite, Child (5-17): $5 per night
- Campsite, Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Getting there
- 14 km northwest of Geraldine on gravel road
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -44.00259, 171.15470
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Waihi Gorge Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Orari CampsiteGeraldine area2.9 km (1.8 mi)
- Peel Forest CampgroundPeel Forest Park Scenic Reserve15.4 km (9.6 mi)
- Pioneer Park CampsitePioneer Park Conservation Area22.3 km (13.9 mi)
- Woolshed Creek HutHakatere Conservation Park46.7 km (29 mi)
- Pinnacles HutHakatere Conservation Park47.3 km (29.4 mi)
- Mt Nimrod CampsiteHunters Hills area53.1 km (33 mi)
Waihi Gorge Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Waihi Gorge Campsite ahead?
Yes. Waihi Gorge Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Waihi Gorge Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 40 sites at Waihi Gorge Campsite.
How much does Waihi Gorge Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Campsite, Adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Campsite, Child (5-17) $5 NZD per night; Campsite, Infant (0-4) free.
When is Waihi Gorge Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Geraldine area?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.