Mackay Creek Campsite
Mackay Creek Campsite
Mackay Creek is a quiet DOC campsite situated on the Eglinton River, approximately 53 km north of Te Anau along the Milford Road in Fiordland. It offers scenic views across the Eglinton Valley and is a popular spot for fly fishing and short riverside walks.
The site sits just before the Eglinton Flats, a well-known scenic area on the route to Milford Sound. Access is via a gravel road with poor traffic visibility from the highway. Fires are permitted in designated fireplaces or firepits only.
Booking is available online through DOC.
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