Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Skippers Campsite

This is a standard campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. Camp within scenic rocky natural features on terraces around an old cemetery and school. Bike, walk, tramp or hunt to explore the area.

Otago, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Skippers area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

I've been there Been there

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570m

-44.84302, 168.68118

E1258674-N5025449

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About this campsite

Behind Mt Aurum Homestead you’ll find a self-registration booth, flush toilets and running water.

Don't camp adjacent to the homestead/school area. The flush toilets are closed in winter; two pit toilets are available nearby.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

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

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

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: 4WD, Mountain bike

Landscape: Forest

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 24 unpowered

Trails

Skippers Campsite can be accessed on the trail Mount Aurum - Skippers from our trail directory.

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