Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Lyell Campsite

The site of the historic gold-rush town of Lyell, this large, grassed campsite is easily accessible. Explore the gold workings at settlements of Gibbstown (2 hr return), Zalatown and 8 Mile, plus the Alpine Battery site.

West Coast, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Lyell area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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100m

-41.79697, 172.04900

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Facilities

BBQ, Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Pay online at the time of booking.

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.

Seven sites are bookable and the remaining 11 are on a first come, first served basis. If you don’t book before you come, bring cash.

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Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 18 unpowered

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