CampgroundHidden gem

Puhi Puhi Campsite

Kaikōura, Canterbury

DOC grass campsite in a quiet valley just north of Kaikōura.

Price
Adults $15 per night, children 5-17 $7.50, under 5 free
Booking
Book ahead
Time to allow
12 hours

A grassy DOC campsite in Puhi Puhi Scenic Reserve, next to a short bush walk. It is 9 km north of Kaikōura on SH1, then 6 km up Puhi Puhi Valley Road after the Hapuku River. It suits tents and smaller vans.

Good to know

  • Book online first, no spaces are held for walk-ins
  • Check Kaikōura road status before you go
Best time
Summer
Open
Bookable year round, check availability
Getting there
Turn left on Puhi Puhi Valley Road after the Hapuku River, 6 km to the campsite
Vehicles
Fine in any car

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