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Magnetic Beach in front of Port William campsite.
Port William Campsite

Located in Stewart Island/Rakiura hunting and Rakiura National Park and Stewart Island/Rakiura in the Southland region

This is a basic Great Walk campsite on Stewart Island/Rakiura. It is on a grassy area with Magnetic Beach directly in front of it. It is protected from the prevailing westerly winds by forest.

All campsites on the Rakiura Track have a small shelter where you can set up cooking equipment if you need to, as well as a rainwater tank and toilet. 

Fees

In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)

New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:

  • Adult (18+ years): $19 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $9 per person, per night

International visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $28 per person, per night
  • Child (17 years and under): $14 per person, per night

Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)

For all visitors:

  • Adult (18+ years): $6 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $3 per person, per night

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

The campsite is located on the Rakiura Track near the beach 5 minutes from Port William Hut.

Tracks to this campsite

Location

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1225039-N4801297
Latitude: -46.83664923, Longitude: 168.08389454