Campsites in Southland

Southland sprawls across New Zealand's deep south, where beech forest, alpine lakes and rugged coastline meet the edge of Fiordland. Campsites here range from remote lakeside flats and backcountry huts to sheltered beach spots and tidy holiday parks. Expect changeable weather, big skies and plenty of quiet places to pitch up away from the crowds.

Boundary Hut

Cascade Creek Campsite

Cascade Creek is a peaceful DOC campsite in Fiordland National Park on the road to Milford Sound, with a nature walk, abundant birdlife and room for larger vehicles.

Deer Flat Campsite

Deer Flat Campsite is a spacious Fiordland riverside spot on the Eglinton with mountain views, beech forest, fishing and basic facilities.

Dunsdale

Dunsdale Reserve is a spacious free camp in Southland with grassy open ground, tree shelter, running water and toilets, open in the warmer months.

Forks Hut

Fortrose Campsite

Henry Creek Campsite

Henry Creek Campsite is a sheltered lakeside DOC camp on Lake Te Anau in Fiordland, the first stop on the Milford Sound road from Te Anau.

Kiosk Creek Campsite

Mackay Creek Campsite

Mavora Lakes Campsite

Mavora Lakes Campsite is a spacious Southland high-country site among beech forest and tussock, with lakeside spots, a boat launch and nearby 4x4 tracks to huts.

Monowai Campsite

Orepuki (Monkey Island)

Piano Flat Campsite

Piano Flat Campsite is a spacious riverside spot in Southland's Waikaia Forest, with swimming, fire pits and some of the clearest night skies around.

South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)

South Arm Campsite on Lake Manapouri is a remote, basic Fiordland tent site ringed by beech forest, reached by boat or via Borland Road.

Thicket Burn Campsite

Totara Campsite

Upper Eglinton Campsite

Upper Oreti Hut

Walker Creek Campsite

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