Rakaia Gorge Campground

Summer Rates and Information

$15 per person per night (Cash or EFTPOS accepted).
Children under 13 stay free.
Earliest Check in time 1pm. Last check in 7.30pm.
Check out time 11 am
Sorry we don't' accept bookings. Please call the caretakers on the day or the day before to check availability.
Dogs are permitted, but should they be off leads or creating a nuisance to other campers, the owners and their dog/dogs will be requested to leave the camp.
Dog's owners must remove their dog's droppings. Cats are not allowed in camp.
Christmas Day - Camp closed / unavailable for check-in from Casual Campers

Camp Phone: 021 251 1817

Summer Facilities

Very clean campsite and facilities.
Free gas heated hot showers.
Sorry, no power at the campground.
Covered area to prepare meals and do dishes, ideal for bike riders. You need to bring your own cooker.

Start your day with the sweet symphony of bellbirds greeting the dawn.

Come camp under the stars

What you can do nearby?

Nearby Hiking Trails

Rakaia Gorge Walkway: 9.8 km circular trail with stunning river and mountain views (3 hours 15 minutes).
Lower Gorge Lookout via Rakaia Gorge Walk: 3.4 km out-and-back trail to a scenic lookout (1 hour).
Rakaia Gorge Lookout from Campground: Easy 1.9 km out-and-back trail starting from the campground (33 minutes).

Whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or an extended break, Rakaia Gorge Campground is the ideal spot to relax and reconnect with nature.

Rakaia Gorge WalkwayThis walkway offers several geological and historic features as it traverses the edge of the Rakaia Gorge.

Rakaia Gorge Lookout

Just a short stroll up the road to the lookout or take the river walk straight across from the camp that meanders along the river then up to the lookout.

Discovery Jet

Discovery Jet offers an adrenalin-pumping experience you'll never forget. You'll need to hang on tight as our driver skillfully weaves the jet boat through the intricate network of braided river channels, skimming along stony banks and through gushing opalescent blue waters rich with salmon and trout.www.discoveryjet.co.nz/