Shelter Rock Campsite
Backcountry campsiteLocated in Mount Aspiring National Park, OtagoOpen
Current advisories
Rees Dart Track huts and campsites open for bookings
26 August 2026
Huts and campsites on the Rees Dart Track open for bookings on 1 October 2026 for stays from 21 November 2026. First published on 27 August 2026.
Upper Snowy Creek bridge removed
17 May 2026
The upper Snowy Creek bridge has been removed from the Rees-Dart Track for winter 2026. Walking the track now involves a dangerous river crossing. The bridge is usually reinstalled mid to late November depending on avalanche conditions. First published on 18 May 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 10
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Toilet
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nz- Topo map
- Topo50 sheet CA10
- Grid reference
- E1243317, N5056268
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 44.55857° S, 168.50876° E
About this place
This backcountry campsite is located outside Shelter Rock Hut.
Know before you go
Takahē conservation in Rees Valley
18 takahē were released into the Rees Valley in February 2025. You may see takahē as you walk, hunt or stay at the hut in Rees Valley. They may disperse into other areas. There are around 500 in the total takahē population as of 2024. At a glance, people may mistake the takahē for a pūkeko. Takahē are a large bird with deep blue and green colouring, sturdy red legs and beak. The chicks are black and small, as they grow, they will grey out. The juveniles will go from grey and muted blue and green, to the striking colours as they mature. Find information about takahē conservation: Takahē Recovery . If you see a takahē To keep takahē safe in their new home: keep a respectful distance to reduce stress on the birds don't share any food with takahē as human food can make them sick report any sightings (particularly outside the Rees Valley). Try to note details such as location, number of birds and leg band colours.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. DOC Campsite Pass
Book Shelter Bay Campsite online
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
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Dart Hut
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Daleys Flat Campsite
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Daleys Flat Hut
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Daleys Flat Hut is a serviced 20-bunk hut located in the Queenstown/Wakatipu area of Otago.
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Rock Hut
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Rock Hut is a basic shelter located in the Southland region of New Zealand. It provides a simple place to stay for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the area.
Walks nearby
Contact
Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).