Butchers Flat Campsite
Dogs with a DOC permit only
Get the dog permit
Dogs are only allowed at Butchers Flat Campsite with a Department of Conservation permit, sorted before you arrive. We have drafted the email for you: it reaches the Wairau / Renwick DOC office, which looks after Mount Richmond Forest Park. Add your details and send it.
Opens your email app, addressed to [email protected]. You can also call DOC on 0800 275 362.
- Apply before you travel. A permit can take up to five days, and it is not issued at the campsite.
- Add your dog's details. Include the microchip and council registration numbers and your trip dates. The draft has a line for each.
- Wait for DOC to confirm. They reply with the permit or tell you what else they need, such as proof of aversion training.
About this campsite
This grassy, flat camping area was once a gold mining area and is great for picnicking or swimming. You'll also find walking and mountain biking opportunities nearby.
Picnic, swim or fish in the Wakamarina River and walk or mountain bike on the nearby Doom or Wakamarina Tracks. There are high, unfenced cliffs at this campsite, so children need to be supervised. Toilets are wheelchair accessible, with assistance.
Department of Conservation
Before you go
Water safety If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing . Give eels space when swimming Eels live in the river in this area so if you are swimming remember you are in their homes. If they feel threatened, they have been known to bite people. This is very rare, and generally results in a small graze. Eels usually avoid people and are mostly active at night.
Department of Conservation
Nearest dog-friendly tracks
The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, straight-line distance.
Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.