$15 per person per night (Cash or EFTPOS accepted).
Children under 10 stay free.
Earliest Check in time 11am . 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.
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.
Dogs are welcome but must be on leads at all times. Sorry cats are not allowed.
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.
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.
Please follow these guidelines while at the camp