Welcome Flat Campsite: West Coast

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Introduction

This campsite is located outside the Welcome Flat Hut in the Glaciers area.

About this campsite

This campsite is located outside Welcome Flat Hut.

Campers may use the hut water supply and toilets.

Fees and bookings

Fees

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

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings are required all year. Book Welcome Flat Campsite online

Getting there

Tracks to this campsite

Copland Track to Welcome Flat Hut
Located in Westland Tai Poutini National ParkThis popular tramp gives a glimpse of Westland’s spectacular forest, river and mountain scenery, with natural hot pools at Welcome Flat an added attraction.
Duration: 7 hr one way
Difficulty: Intermediate
Upper Copland Valley Track
Located in Westland Tai Poutini National ParkThe Upper Copland Valley Track provides access to Douglas Rock Hut. It is suitable for well-equipped and experienced backcountry trampers and mountaineers only.
Duration: 3 days +
Difficulty: Advanced, Expert

Location

Topo50 map sheet: BX15
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1353619, N5164575

Know before you go

No rubbish facilities are provided in the backcountry – pack out what you pack in.

Weather

In times of severe weather such as sustained/heavy rainfall, the Copland Track may be closed often at short notice. This is due to flooding and/or other damage.

If closed, notices will be placed at the start of the track. Check weather and conditions at the nearest DOC office before departure. Refunds will be issued in these instances – contact the Westland Tai Poutini National Park Visitor Centre.

Welcome Flat Hut weather forecast – NIWA website

Welcome Flat Campsite