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Discover Rakaia Gorge Campground
Nestled at the base of the picturesque Rakaia Gorge, the camp offers a perfect blend of tranquility and adventure. Located just off the Inland Scenic Route, this campground is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Experience Nature
Wake up to the sound of the river and the calls of bellbirds.
Spend your days fishing, jet boating, or exploring nearby hiking trails.
Enjoy your evenings under a sky full of stars.
Facilities
Clean camp and facilities,
Free hot showers.
Sorry no powered sites at the campground.
Small covered area to prepare meals and do dishes, ideal for bike riders.
Dogs are welcome but must be on leads at all times. Sorry cats are not allowed.
Rates and Information
Rates and Information
$15 per person (Cash is still welcome but we now have EFTPOS -$2 transaction fee).
Children under 10 stay free.
Checkout time: 11am. Last check-in 9.30pm.
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
Wake up to the harmonious calls of native bellbirds & fantails.
Wake up to the harmonious calls of native bellbirds & fantails.
Come camp under the stars
Come camp under the stars
What you can do nearby?
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: 1.9-mile out-and-back trail to a scenic lookout (1 hour).
Rakaia Gorge Lookout from Campground: Easy 1.2-mile 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.
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/
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