Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Port William Campsite

This is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. It is on a grassy area with Magnetic Beach directly in front of it. It is protected from the prevailing westerly winds by forest.

Southland, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Rakiura National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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10m

-46.83665, 168.08389

E1225039-N4801297

Port William Campsite

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About this campsite

All campsites on the Rakiura Track have a small shelter where you can set up cooking equipment if you need to, as well as a rainwater tank and toilet. 

Facilities

Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.

Date range

Adult NZ
18 + years

Adult INT
18+ years

Child NZ
5 to 17 years

Child INT
0 to 17 years

Infant NZ
0 to 4 years

1 October – 30 April

$19

$28

$9

$14

Free

1 May – 30 September

$6

$6

$3

$3

Free

is required for the New Zealand rate.

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

before you book.

More details

Landscape: Coastal, Forest

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 4 unpowered

Trails

Port William Campsite can be accessed on the trail Bungaree Half Marathon + from our trail directory.

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