Aspiring Campsite

Located in Matukituki Valley area in the Otago region

This campsite is located outside Aspiring Hut.

This campsite is outside of the Aspiring Hut. It is a 'first come, first served' campsite.

Pay at the Tititea/Mount Aspiring Visitor Centre in Wānaka. Campers have access to toilets and an open-sided shelter but cannot use the hut facilities.

Fees

Adult: $5
Youth (5-17 years): $5
Child/infant (0-4 years): free

This is a NZAC campsite and requires a NZAC campsite ticket which can be purchased from the Tititea/Mount Aspiring Visitor Centre in Wānaka – however in winter the visitor centre is closed from 11 April to 12 October, so tickets can be purchased from Queenstown Visitor Centre, either in person or by phone on +64 3 442 7935. If you pay over the phone, you will receive an email-receipt as proof of purchase.

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book Aspiring Campsite online

Tracks to this campsite

Location

NZTopo50 map sheet: CA11
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1254866, N5065962