Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Greenstone Campsite

This backcountry campsite is located outside Greenstone Hut.

Otago, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Greenstone and Caples Conservation Areas

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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520m

-44.97932, 168.26273

Greenstone Campsite

Campsite Map

About this campsite

Camp outside . 

Facilities

Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Campers may use hut water supply and toilets. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

More details

Access: Foot

Landscape: Alpine

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 8 unpowered

Trails

Greenstone Campsite can be accessed on the trail Greenstone Hut via Lake Rere from our trail directory.

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