Skippers Campsite
Dogs on a leash only
About this campsite
This is a standard campsite in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area. Camp within scenic rocky natural features on terraces around an old cemetery and school. Bike, walk, tramp or hunt to explore the area.
Behind Mt Aurum Homestead you’ll find a self-registration booth, flush toilets and running water. Don't camp adjacent to the homestead/school area. The flush toilets are closed in winter; two pit toilets are available nearby.
Department of Conservation
Getting there
17.5 km north of Queenstown, off Skippers Road near Coronet Peak. Gravel access. Skippers Road is winding and has steep drop-offs. 4WD is recommended. Rental cars are generally prohibited.
Department of Conservation
Before you go
The historic site is protected - the removal of any material is illegal. During high winds small-sized branches are falling out of dead trees within the densely forested pine stands in Mount Aurum Recreation Reserve. Avoid areas of dead trees during high winds. Be ready for unplanned road closures Unplanned road closures can happen during and after wet weather due to slips on the Skippers Road. Contact Queenstown Lakes District Council on +64 3 4410499 for road updates. If you have a campsite bo
Department of Conservation
Current alerts
Skippers Road is closed from Skippers Bridge. The bridge is closed to all vehicles and pedestrians for safety of the public.
Updates are managed by Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) and will be posted to the QLDC Facebook page or phone: +64 3 441 0499.
Posted 10 January 2026
Alerts are point-in-time. Check DOC for current alerts before you travel.
Walk from the tent
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.