Campground · Canterbury, New Zealand
Otaio Gorge Campsite
Hunters Hills area
Otaio Gorge Campsite has 15 sites and a swimming hole about a 100 m walk away in the Otaio River. From Tīmaru, take SH 1 and Blue Cliffs Rd for 19.5 km, then 5 km of gravel Back Line Rd. The site is at risk of flooding in heavy rainfall.
Otaio Gorge Campsite is a campground in Hunters Hills area, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 15 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Otaio Gorge Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 15 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 15 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.
- Facilities
- Swimming in Otaio River, 100 m walk
- Getting there
- From Tīmaru via SH 1 and Blue Cliffs Rd 19.5 km, then 5 km gravel Back Line Rd
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -44.52357, 170.92864
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Otaio Gorge Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
Otaio Gorge Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Otaio Gorge Campsite ahead?
Yes. Otaio Gorge Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Otaio Gorge Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 15 sites at Otaio Gorge Campsite.
How much does Otaio 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 Otaio Gorge Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Hunters Hills 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.