Anchorage campsite is the biggest, most populated campsite, with the most facilities, well, other than Totaranui. Popular with the kayakers.
For all that, it’s also well-sheltered and, overall, a great place to stay if you like maximum company when camping.
category . . . Great Walk campsite
Camping fee . . . from 1 July 2026
New Zealand residents | all year
Adult (18+ years): $21.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $10.00 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
International | Summer | 1 October to 30 April
Adult (18+ years): $31.00 per night
Child/Youth/Infant (0–17 years): $15.00 per night
International | Non-summer | 1 May to 30 September
Adult (18+ years): $19.00 per night
Child/Youth/Infant (0–17 years): $9.00 per night
Backcountry Hut Passes and hut tickets are not valid at this campsite.
booking . . . required all year for all trampers, including infants. book here
campsites . . . 50 sites, maximum 100 campers
facilities . . . shelter with stainless steel benchtop with sinks and bench seat. No cooking facilities.
water . . . tap above sinks, also filtered water tap
toilet . . . plenty of flush toilets around
fires . . . permitted in fireplace unless fire ban