Lake Rotoroa Campsite

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Lake Rotoroa Campsite

Nelson Lakes National Park

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16 Rankers Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

356 Basic Camping

17 Murchison

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Boat action - Lake Rotoroa

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Lake Rotoroa Camping Ground

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DOC campsite, small fee, basic facilities

The Lake Rotoroa Camping Ground is surrounded by native forest and close to the lake edge. Lots of activities to do such as mountain biking, boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing and tramping. Gravel road but easy access for campervans.

Unfortunately this is a sandfly haven, so cover up.

No fires permitted at anytime.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Murchison
Categories	Basic Camping

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Number of tent sites - 16.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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The chef

Ranking: 7/10

Cover up, sandflies. Camp site is small can fill up quickly. Great sandfly free walks in area.

Reviewed 2 months ago

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QueeenBeee

Ranking: 5/10

We have read all the reviews complaining about sandflies and thought it can't be that bad, we tried it, and now we have to admit - it's a nightmare! The lake is beautiful, but you just can't enjoy anything here, everyone just spent the time in their cars... We have at least tried the Braeburn walk to escape the flies, which worked quite well :)

Reviewed 3 months ago

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Mike

Ranking: 7/10

Beautiful lake and bush walk but if self contained dont bother, there is a free one down the road, we didnt have too much of an issue with sandflys but from the other reviews i think we were lucky

Reviewed about 1 year ago

Vander Plancke Julien

France

Ranking: 2/10

Beautiful lake. Very calm place. But don't go there if you have any other choice.
We called it «sandflies paradies» and it is trully how it is.
Thousands of them wait from you.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

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Connie Hopper

Ranking: 1/10

Don't even bother. It's beautiful and much quieter than the other lakes, however the sandflies make enjoyment impossible. We cooked dinner in the car and left early the next morning. Even when they don't bite you, they are around your face in clouds :(

Reviewed about 3 years ago

Fernando Silva

Ranking: 7/10

Very beautiful place, too many sandflies but still good!

Reviewed about 3 years ago

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Maria Camen Santos Lopez

Spain

Ranking: 4/10

Very beautiful place but so many sandflies it is impossible to stay.

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in February 2014

Daniel Robledo

Spain

Ranking: 4/10

Beautiful place, but so many sandflies it is impossible to sit out of the van.

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in February 2014

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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Nelson Region ▷ Murchison

Feature	Value	Info
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass	Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass
Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Fires are not permitted at any time	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Fires are not permitted at any time
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes Water is not treated. You may wish to boil or treat before drinking.	Is there fresh water available? Yes Water is not treated. You may wish to boil or treat before drinking.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes Gravel access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes Gravel access
Booking Required	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No Definitely no pets allowed	Does this establishment allow pets? No Definitely no pets allowed
Dump Station	Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No	Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No
Powered Sites	Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Does this establishment have powered sites? No
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Maximum Sites Available	16 to 20 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
Shower	No shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.

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