Dog-friendly campsites in New Zealand

Most DOC campsites don’t allow dogs, to protect wildlife. These 48 do, usually on a leash. Another 30 allow dogs only with a DOC permit; ask the nearest DOC office.

Bay of Plenty

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Dickey Flat Campsite Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served

Canterbury

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Boyle Campsite Lake Sumner Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Godley Head Campsite Awaroa/Godley Head	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Lake Middleton Campsite Twizel area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Lake Taylor Campsite Lake Sumner Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Loch Katrine Campsite Lake Sumner Forest Park	Basic Free	dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Mistletoe Flats Campsite Craigieburn Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Pioneer Park Campsite Pioneer Park Conservation Area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs allowed, bookable
Temple Campsite Ruataniwha Conservation Park	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Wooded Gully Campsite Mount Thomas Forest Conservation Area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

Central North Island

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Whakaipo Campsite Taupō area	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs allowed, first come, first served

Coromandel

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Booms Flat Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Hotoritori Campsite Coromandel Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

East Coast

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Anaura Bay Campsite Anaura Bay area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

Hawke's Bay

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Everetts Campsite Mōhaka River area	Basic Free	walk-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Glenfalls Campsite Mōhaka River area	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Waikari River Mouth Campsite Waikari River area	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served

Manawatu/Whanganui

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Ohinepane Campsite Ohinepane Recreation Reserve	Great Walk Great Walks prices, see DOC page	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Pohangina Base Campsite Pohangina Valley area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, hot showers, dogs on a leash, bookable

Marlborough

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Rarangi Campsite Blenheim area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

Nelson/Tasman

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Kawatiri Campsite Kawatiri area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs allowed, first come, first served
Teetotal Campsite Nelson Lakes National Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs allowed, first come, first served

Otago

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Boundary Creek Campsite Hāwea Conservation Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Danseys Pass Campsite Naseby area	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Glencoe Campsite Moeraki area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Homestead Campsite Oteake Conservation Park	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Kinloch Campsite Glenorchy area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Macetown Campsite Macetown Historic Reserve	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served
Purakaunui Bay Campsite Catlins coastal area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Skippers Campsite Skippers area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
St Bathans Campsite St Bathans area	Basic Free	drive-in, dogs allowed, first come, first served
Tawanui Campsite Catlins coastal area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Trotters Gorge Campsite Moeraki area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Twelve Mile Delta Campsite Queenstown area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, first come, first served

Southland

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Mavora Lakes Campsite Mavora Lakes Conservation Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Piano Flat Campsite Waikaia Forest Conservation Area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

Wairarapa

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Bucks Road Campsite Tararua Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Corner Creek Campsite Remutaka Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Holdsworth Campsite Holdsworth area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite Tararua Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Waiohine Gorge Campsite Tararua Forest Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

Wellington/Kapiti

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Catchpool Valley Campsite Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Ōtaki Forks Campsite Ōtaki Forks area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

West Coast

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Gillespies Beach Campsite Gillespies Beach	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Goldsborough Campsite Goldsborough (Waimea) - Kumara area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Kōhaihai Campsite Kahurangi National Park	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Lyell Campsite Lyell area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable

Campsite list: Department of Conservation open data (CC BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Fees are DOC’s published category fees; some campsites differ and prices can change. Always check the DOC page for alerts and closures before you go.

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Questions

Can I take my dog camping in New Zealand?

Yes, at some campsites. DOC lists 48 campsites where dogs are allowed, mostly on a leash. Holiday parks set their own rules, so ask when you book.

Why are dogs banned at most DOC campsites?

To protect native birds and other wildlife. Rules are set per area, and DOC's pets page explains them.

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