Welcome to Hangdog
The rock climber’s camp at Paines Ford, Golden Bay, New Zealand
Announcements
Hangdog is currently closed for winter. Reopening November 2026.
Who, What, Where..?
Hangdog Camp is a family-owned campground in Golden Bay, New Zealand. We have been providing accommodation for rock climbers since the late ’90’s, accessing the renowned sport climbing crag at Paines Ford . We are a back-to-basics camp with a focus on outdoor pursuits, community and the environment.
Our culture revolves around rock climbing - it’s why we’re all here. Beyond that we celebrate quirky-ness, fun and “keeping it real”. Over the years we’ve fostered a culture of environmental responsibility, mutual respect and friendship amongst strangers. Hangdog is a 100% yuppie free zone- not a single jetski has made it through the gates in our 20+ years of operation.
Did we mention there’s a river…?
The limestone bluffs of Paines Ford have been cut by the Tākaka River. The “High Rocks” swimming hole is just two minutes’ walk from camp, and is without doubt the best swimming hole in the country.
Accommodation options
Camping
Grassy open areas, under-tree glades, quirky nooks and communal facilities.
Bunkhouse
Shared dormitories, kitchen and bathroom facilities, your home away from home.
Van camping
Dedicated areas for vans, using the campground facilities
Spaces are allocated and limited, bookings are essential.Other services
School accommodation - options available for school groups, particularly in the off-season. Get in touch for further infomation.
Climbing equipment rental - shoes and harnesses available in our office, options for purchasing equipment, get in touch for more info.
Post-climbing pedicures - nope.
Into other stuff besides climbing? Click here to check out all the other epic stuff Golden Bay has to offer.
