Campground · Southland, New Zealand
Port William Campsite
Rakiura National Park
Port William Campsite is a four-site grassy campsite on the Rakiura Track, about 5 minutes from Port William Hut, with Magnetic Beach in front. Forest shelters it from westerly winds. A toilet, a rainwater tank and a shelter for cooking equipment are stated for the track campsites.
Port William Campsite is a campground in Rakiura National Park, Southland, New Zealand, with 4 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Port William Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 4 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Great Walk
- Sites
- 4 sites
- Fees (NZD)
1 Oct – 30 Apr
- Adult NZ: $19 per person per night
- Adult INT: $28 per person per night
- Child NZ (5–17): $9 per person per night
- Child INT (0–17): $14 per person per night
- Infant NZ (0–4): free
1 May – 30 Sep
- Adult NZ: $6 per person per night
- Adult INT: $6 per person per night
- Child NZ (5–17): $3 per person per night
- Child INT (0–17): $3 per person per night
- Infant NZ (0–4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Toilet, stated for all Rakiura Track campsites, Rainwater tank, stated for all track campsites, Shelter for cooking equipment, track-wide
- Getting there
- On Rakiura Track, about 5 minutes from Port William Hut
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -46.83665, 168.08390
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Port William Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Port William HutRakiura National Park0.3 km (0.2 mi)
- Māori Beach CampsiteRakiura National Park2.3 km (1.4 mi)
- North Arm CampsiteRakiura National Park7.2 km (4.5 mi)
- North Arm HutRakiura National Park7.2 km (4.5 mi)
- Murray Hunters HutRakiura National Park8.9 km (5.5 mi)
- Christmas Village Hunters HutRakiura National Park12.3 km (7.6 mi)
Port William Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Port William Campsite ahead?
Yes. Port William Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Port William Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 4 sites at Port William Campsite.
How much does Port William Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult NZ $19 NZD per person per night (1 Oct – 30 Apr); Adult NZ $6 NZD per person per night (1 May – 30 Sep); Adult INT $28 NZD per person per night (1 Oct – 30 Apr); Adult INT $6 NZD per person per night (1 May – 30 Sep); Child NZ (5–17) $9 NZD per person per night (1 Oct – 30 Apr); Child NZ (5–17) $3 NZD per person per night (1 May – 30 Sep); Child INT (0–17) $14 NZD per person per night (1 Oct – 30 Apr); Child INT (0–17) $3 NZD per person per night (1 May – 30 Sep); Infant NZ (0–4) free (1 Oct – 30 Apr); Infant NZ (0–4) free (1 May – 30 Sep).
What is the emergency number at Rakiura National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Permits and tracks nearby
Booking guides
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.