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Trotters Gorge Campsite.
Trotters Gorge Campsite

Located in Moeraki area in the Otago region

This is a quiet family standard campsite on the Otago coast in a bush setting. It connects with two riverside tracks.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Pay at the time of booking.

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking.

Bookings are required all year.

Book Trotters Gorge online.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

Approximately 3 km south of Moeraki, turn west off SH1 into Horse Range Rd, or turn on to Horse Range Rad at the north end of Palmerston. Sealed access.

Location

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1426440-N4969775
Latitude: -45.40447971, Longitude: 170.78875276

Walking and tramping 

Several walks from 1–2 hours return start from the campsite.