Quailburn Campsite
CampsiteLocated in Ahuriri Conservation Park, Canterbury
Current advisories
Quailburn Campsite closed
07 October 2025
Quailburn Campsite is closed. First published on 4 July 2025. Last reviewed on 8 October 2025.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 15
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Water
- Yes
- Dogs
- No dogs
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.36257° S, 169.80493° E
About this place
A quiet spot on the edge of a tree-lined stream, close to an historic shearing shed and walking track.
Nearby stops
wild camp area
Canterbury • 7.2 km
This wild camp area is located in the Canterbury region. It provides a basic spot for overnight stays in the outdoors.
Hideaway Hut
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Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Lake Middleton Campsite
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Boat launching • Dump station • Non-powered/tent sites
Snowy Gorge Hut
Basic/bivvies • 5 bunks • Canterbury • 12.3 km
Snowy Gorge Hut is a basic five-bunk hut located in the Mackenzie Country and Waitaki area of Canterbury.
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream
Greta Lodge
Canterbury • 14.3 km
Walks nearby
Quailburn Track
Advanced • 30 min | 2 hr one way • 1.5 km | 5.5 km • 0.87 km away
East Ahuriri Track
Advanced • 1 - 2 days • 27 km • 4.5 km away
Tarnbrae Track A2O
Advanced • 5 hr one way • 16 km • 10.26 km away
Hideaway Hut Route
Expert • 2 hr one way • 6 km • 11.15 km away
Lake Ōhau Track
Easy • 3 hrs one way • 8 km • 11.16 km away
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Sources
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