Hotoritori Campsite

Maximum number of people is 50.

This is one of nine campsites beside the Kauaeranga River.

Fees

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

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass 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.

Book a Kauaeranga Valley campsite online.

Bookings are for a campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley – you can choose to camp at this particular campsite on arrival. You can book for a maximum of 3 weeks.

If you haven't booked and arrive when the visitor centre is shut

If you arrive after hours and wish to stay in one of the nine campgrounds you can pay by cash in the envelope provided at the visitor centre. The envelopes and dropbox are to the right of the main doors.

Kauaeranga Visitor Centre opening hours.

You can also pay using the online booking system.

Follow the Kauaeranga Valley Road from Thames for 14 km to the visitor centre. Hotoriori is the first campground on the left, 3 km north of Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1834095, N5890769
Latitude: -37.10016087, Longitude: 175.63419298

• Open through winter.

Read the Kauaeranga and Broken Hills campground rules.

Mountain biking tracks start at the campsite.

Near to the Jasper Creek Walk.

There's a swimming hole called Emerald Pool close by on the river. It is lovely and clear and gets its name from the colour.