Skippers Campsite

This is a standard campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. Camp within scenic rocky natural features on terraces around an old cemetery and school. Bike, walk, tramp or hunt to explore the area.

This is a DOC standard campsite with 24 unpowered sites. Facilities: Non-powered/tent sites, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets, Water supply. Landscape: Forest. Dogs: Dogs on a leash only. Bookings are required.

Skippers Road is narrow, unsealed and winding, with steep drops, and is best suited to 4WDs or motorbikes. Many rental car companies don't allow their cars on it.

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Kind	Campsites
Where	Located in Skippers area. Access by 4wd, mountain bike.
Cost	Fees apply, see the DOC website
Website	doc.govt.nz

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Population	5,324,700
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Calling code	+64
Time zones	UTC+12:00 (NZST) UTC+12:45 (CHAST)

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