DOC has opened an additional 43 campsites and eight huts for online bookings in time for the summer holidays.
“Visitors are now able to book, pay and manage their reservation for a broader range of campsites and huts through the DOC website,” says Tim Bamford, DOC’s insight and strategy manager.
“Providing individuals, groups and families confidence their accommodation is sorted and secured before arrival will enable more Kiwis to take advantage of their conservation accommodation facilities and provide a fairer system for all.”
DOC manages a huge network of accommodation in conservation areas across New Zealand, most of which is operated on a first-come first-served basis. However, some huts and many campsites can be booked in advance online. This helps DOC manage popular facilities and encourages greater use of these facilities by a wide range of people, particularly families.
“Another advantage of the booking service is, in advance of their trip we can provide customers with safety information, track updates and if the reservation is affected by bad weather, other natural events or any cancelations due to potential COVID-19 alert level changes,” says Tim.
“Our bookings and track counter data shows New Zealander’s desire to get out into our great outdoors has been, and continues to be, strong, with significant peaks over weekends and holidays in many places.
“We’d encourage people to plan ahead and book early – particularly for the Christmas period and long weekends. Despite border restrictions, we’re seeing many DOC facilities remain busy this year and bookings are currently up 9 per cent for our Great Walks, compared with the same time last year, even with reduced seasons on the popular Milford and Routeburn tracks.
“It’s extremely pleasing to see so many Kiwis enjoying their conservation areas. For those trying new activities and visiting new corners of stunning Aotearoa, it’s even more vital you plan and prepare for your trip, check the DOC website, pop into the local visitor centre, know the weather and track conditions before you set off, tell someone your plans and pack all you need.”
People can now book online for the following huts and campsites:
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Broken Hills Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Hauraki |
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Pouakai Hut |
Serviced Hut |
Taranaki |
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Arohena Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
King County |
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Angelus Hut |
Serviced Hut |
Nelson Lakes |
|
Canaan Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Golden Bay |
|
Cobb Hostel |
Standard Hut |
Golden Bay |
|
White Horse Hill Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Aoraki Mt Cook |
|
Glencoe Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
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Trotters Gorge Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
|
Pioneer Park Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
|
Kakaho Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
King County |
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Pahautea Hut |
Standard Hut |
Waikato |
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Pahautea Campsites |
Basic Campsites |
Waikato |
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Matata Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Whakatane |
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Walker Creek Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Fiordland |
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Upper Eglington Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Fiordland |
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Totara Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Fiordland |
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Mackay Creek Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Fiordland |
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Kiosk Creek Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Fiordland |
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Henry Creek Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Fiordland |
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Deer Flat Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Fiordland |
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Cascade Creek Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Fiordland |
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Otaio Gorge Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
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Waihi Gorge Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
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Orari Gorge Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
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Ngaherenga Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
King County |
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Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Central North Island |
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Rerehakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Central North Island |
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Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Central North Island |
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Papatowai Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Southland |
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Piano Flat Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Southland |
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Tawanui Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Southland |
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Purakaunui Bay Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Southland |
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Jubilee Hut |
Standard Hut |
Coastal Otago |
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Mangahuia Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Tongariro |
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Mangawhero Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Tongariro |
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Catchpool Valley Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Lower North Island |
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Quail Island Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
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Hawdon Shelter |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
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Lyell Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
West Coast |
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Kohaihai Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
West Coast |
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Lake Daniel Hut (Manson-Nicholls Memorial Hut) |
Serviced Hut |
West Coast |
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Kirwans Hut |
Serviced Hut |
West Coast |
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Gillespies Beach Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
West Coast |
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Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
West Coast |
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Mistletoe Flats Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
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Wooded Gully (Mt Thomas) Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
Canterbury |
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Big River Hut |
Serviced Hut |
West Coast |
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Slab Creek Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
West Coast |
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Marble Hill Campsite |
Standard Campsite |
West Coast |
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Maitai Bay Campsite |
Scenic Campsite |
Northland |
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Bushline Hut |
Serviced Hut |
Nelson Lakes |
