Campground · Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand
Courthouse Flat Campsite
Kahurangi National Park
Courthouse Flat Campsite has 25 sites, reached by a gravel road that runs alongside a historic goldfield. 4WD is recommended, and it is not suitable for caravans or campervans. The Dart River ford may be impassable after heavy rain. Wasps are common from December to April, and the walking swing bridge was washed away in June 2014 and not replaced.
Courthouse Flat Campsite is a campground in Kahurangi National Park, Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand, with 25 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Courthouse Flat 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
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $10 per night
- Child (5–17): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Getting there
- Gravel road, 4WD recommended; not suitable for caravans or campervans
- Dart River ford may be impassable after heavy rain
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.46751, 172.56763
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Courthouse Flat Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Siberia Flat CampsiteKahurangi National Park3.1 km (1.9 mi)
- Salisbury LodgeKahurangi National Park32 km (19.9 mi)
- Mt Arthur HutKahurangi National Park32.5 km (20.2 mi)
- Balloon HutKahurangi National Park33.5 km (20.8 mi)
- Sylvester HutKahurangi National Park40.7 km (25.3 mi)
- West Bay Campsite - Jetty ZoneNelson Lakes National Park42.6 km (26.5 mi)
Courthouse Flat Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Courthouse Flat Campsite ahead?
Yes. Courthouse Flat Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Courthouse Flat Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 25 sites at Courthouse Flat Campsite.
How much does Courthouse Flat Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Child (5–17) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0–4) free.
What is the emergency number at Kahurangi National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Permits and tracks nearby
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.