Thinking of that Uretiti beachfront camping spot or finally tackling the Mueller hut? DoC bookings for summer 2024/25 open this week, with the most sought after campsites in the South Island on sale from 9.30am this morning.
They’re likely to be just as popular, but slightly pricier than you remember.
Twenty-one high-demand sites will be subject to a price increase to offset what DoC says are rising operating costs.
This represents just a handful of nearly 1300 DoC accommodation facilities, says Cat Wilson, director of heritage and visitors for the Department of Conservation.
“Increases will take effect for these sites from July 1, 2024, and they range from a $5 to $15 increase for the most popular huts such as Hooker and Mueller huts in the Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park,” Wilson says.
