Skip to main content
IslandSpots
3 photos
South Island

Routeburn Flats Campsite

4.6(9 reviews)

About

On South Island, Routeburn Flats Campsite is a campsite or camping ground. The site sits within Otago 9372, New Zealand, and it stays open 24/7 for arrivals at any hour.

This is a straightforward camping spot rather than a serviced holiday park, so campers should plan to bring their own supplies. Nine reviews have been left for Routeburn Flats Campsite, and those visitors give it 4.6 out of 5 overall. Booking arrangements are covered on the campsite's page on the doc.govt.nz website. Wanaka lies within reach for supplies before heading in.

Because the site operates around the clock, campers can arrive late or leave early without watching the clock. The listing includes a website for checking current arrangements before travelling.

Traffic drives on the left, and hire cars are the usual way to reach trailheads on the larger islands. Tūī, kererū and other native birds are common around the bush, and dolphins, fur seals and seabirds can be seen along the coast. Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Te Anau and Kaikoura sit further afield for onward travel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What facilities should visitors expect at Routeburn Flats Campsite?

Routeburn Flats Campsite is a camping ground in Otago, with Queenstown among the nearby places that travellers use as a base. The site sits within conservation land on the South Island, where native birds such as tūī and kererū are common.

When is Routeburn Flats Campsite open?

Routeburn Flats Campsite is open 24/7, so campers can arrive at any hour. The site operates year-round as a camping ground in Otago on the South Island.

Where is Routeburn Flats Campsite located on South Island?

Routeburn Flats Campsite sits in Otago 9372 on the South Island of New Zealand. Otago is a region where hire cars are the usual way to travel, and traffic drives on the left across the country.

How do visitors rate Routeburn Flats Campsite?

Routeburn Flats Campsite holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 9 reviews. That score reflects a small but positive set of visitor impressions for this South Island camping spot.

Visitor Reviews

Reviews from IslandSpots members

No reviews yet — be the first to share what this place is really like.

More Camping in South Island