Campground · Canterbury, New Zealand
Pioneer Park Campsite
Pioneer Park Conservation Area
Pioneer Park Campsite has 25 sites, 23 km along SH 79 from Geraldine on a gravel road. The ford on the access road may flood after heavy rain. Mobile coverage is little or none, and you should not camp in the flood zone when heavy rain or thunderstorms are forecast.
Pioneer Park Campsite is a campground in Pioneer Park Conservation Area, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 25 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Pioneer Park Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 25 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 25 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
- 23 km on SH 79 from Geraldine; gravel; ford may flood after heavy rain
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -44.14351, 170.95614
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Pioneer Park Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
Pioneer Park Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Pioneer Park Campsite ahead?
Yes. Pioneer Park Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Pioneer Park Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 25 sites at Pioneer Park Campsite.
How much does Pioneer Park 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 Pioneer Park Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Pioneer Park Conservation 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.