Customer Information

The road to the Holiday Park (Danseys Pass Road) is paved when approaching from the north (Duntroon). The road from the south (via Naseby) is a gravel road and does not allow caravans.

We have free Wifi available in the lounge, but there is no phone reception. To use your phone on site, connect to the Wifi and switch on Wifi calling.  Wifi network is called 'DPHP Guest Wifi' (no password).

• Shared kitchen contains pots, pans, crockery and everything you need to prepare, cook and eat a meal. This includes BBQs, 3 freestanding stoves and ovens, fridges, freezers and food storage shelving.

• Free cold-water washing machines, clothesline and a $4/load commercial dryer.

• Free hot showers.

• Fire pit, and firewood provided for fires on a Friday and Saturday evening, and public holidays (dependent on weather and fire permits). Please bring your own wood if you wish to light a fire on a different night, and make sure you obtain permission before lighting any fires.

• Guest lounge contains a library, board games and television. The television has ThreeNow, TVNZ and Disney+ streaming account. There is also DVD player - DVDs can be borrowed for free from the Office during camp shop hours; please return after use. Please also ensure that families treat the lounge with respect and only consume food and drinks over the tiled floor area. Please return games equipment to the basket after use.

• For loan: we have board games, outdoor sports equipment, gold pans, irons and hair dryers available for loan from the office with a $5 deposit per item.

• Tyre tubes are available for guest use. We have an air compressor you can use to keep them nice and floaty. Please return them immediately after use, so other guests can enjoy them.

• We sell basic food and essentials at our camp store.

• Bedding and towel (unless you are staying in the A Frame chalet or intend to hire these from us).

• Swimwear, wetsuit, goggles, spare towels and water toys if you intend on swimming or exploring the river.

• Camping gear: gumboots, insect repellant, torch, hat, sunscreen, warm & cool clothes, marshmallows, water containers, umbrella, raincoat, etc.

• Water vessels can be handy, as our taps are a short walk away and it always helps to have plenty of water at your camp.

• Toys: Fly fishing gear (and fishing licence), outdoor games equipment & balls, gold fossicking equipment, golf clubs, walking shoes, board games, books, etc.

• Firewood if you wish to light the firepit on a day other than Friday, Saturday or a public holiday.

• Bring bedding and a towel (unless you are staying in the A Frame chalet or intend to hire these from us).

• Please park in front of your cabin, as the area beside the cabins are powered campsites.

• Guests staying in the A Frame Chalet and River Cottage​ have firewood provided, located under the A Frame and under the porch of the cottage.

• Please wash, dry and return all of your dishes to their original location.

• Powered campsites are located on the upper campus, and powered by power poles or points located at the back of the cabin.

• Unpowered sites are located in the riverside tent sites and border the river. The sites are different sizes - refer to the map and site dimensions below for more information.

• Camp costs are per person (not by site), so feel free to book one site for multiple groups if you feel you will fit on the site. We don't want people squashed in, but we also want to share the space, so please do not over-book the sites if you feel you will fit on a single site.

• Internet is available on the upper campus, but the riverside tent sites are off-grid (no internet or mobile phone coverage). You can connect to the wifi at the upper campus.

• All of the taps on the lawn provide potable water for our guests. There is one by the River Cottage, two near cabins 2 and 4, and one by the laundry. Check the map for location points.

• We do not have a dump site for RV septic systems, but we can provide a dumping point for grey water waste. Please do not dump your grey water on our grass.

Q: Can you drink the water from the taps located around the property?

A: Yes! All of the water passes through our filtration system before it travels to your mouth.

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Q: Can my friends visit me when I stay?

A: Yes, they are welcome to stay between the hours of 10am and 10pm. We simply ask that all visitors report to the office on arrival, and for stays over 15m, we request that they pay a day visitor rate of $5 per person, to help cover any additional costs incurred during their visit.

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Q: Can we rent a cabin for a few hours?

A: No, we no longer allow any stays less than an overnight stay, due to the costs of short term bookings. You are welcome to book our accommodation for an overnight stay by using the 'BOOK' button in the top menu.

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Q: Can I come as a day visitor?

A: No, only visitors of our guests are welcome to be on the property. We want to keep our facilities and space clean and available to our guests. If you are looking for a place to spend time by the river, there are many other alternative places to swim and enjoy the river.

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Q: Can we host an event at the holiday park?

A: Yes, but only by prior arrangement and permission. Our holiday park is a family friendly space, and we do not promote parties or loud music out of respect for our other customers (quiet time is from 10.30pm to 7.30am). You are welcome to make an exclusive booking of the whole campsite if you want to host a large event with fewer restrictions.

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Q: Can I book the whole campsite?

A: Yes, we welcome exclusive bookings. All of the cabins and tent sites are yours to manage, and there is no quiet time. We also have marquees available to hire and we will set it up and pack it down for you. Feel free to email us if you are considering this option and we can provide more information.

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Q: Can I leave my caravan at the holiday park so I can come and go over a period of time?

A: No, we like to keep our sites and spaces available for our visitors, and to maintain our grounds for our guests.