Lake Rotoroa Campsite
Nelson Lakes National Park
20 Rankers Reviews
6 Face-to-Face
15 Murchison
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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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South Island ▷ Nelson Region ▷ Murchison |
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Reviews
Showing 13 reviews of 20.
Liv
Ranking: 2/10
WARNING in Jan the sand flies are everywhere. We couldn’t even get out of the van because there was a cloud of them waiting outside, almost impossible to even walk to the toilet. The camp area is a small piece of grass on a steady slope, no lake view with toilets and lake a walk away. Lake Rotiti DOC campsite is miles better for sand flies, facilities and lake views.
Julia Lima
Ranking: 8/10
We went to this place in the middle of September, and I thought the sandflies would be worst. There was quite a few, but it wasn't the problem for me at all. The problem was the location of the toilet: it's not too far to go with the daylight, but at night and alone it's very scary!! Hahaha. But clean toilets and nice view of the lake :)
Laura
Ranking: 1/10
Would not recommend this campsite at all. Sandflies were the worst I've ever seen. Had to sit in the car all evening then tent sounded like rain with them flying about underneath the outer layer.
On a positive note, the lake was beautiful and Braeburn track to the waterfall was lovely.
Michael Morgan
Ranking: 7/10
The numerous mentions of sandflies were very true. Deet up, and they won’t land on you, but they will follow you like a bad smell. Campsite is very small, and in an awkward location, and you can easily get parked in. We were planning on staying longer, but decided that the boards of sandflies were not our cup of tea and headed on. It’s not a bad campsite by all means, and was in a beautiful environment, but lord those sandflies
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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.
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 :)
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
Vander Plancke Julien
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.
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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 :(
Fernando Silva
Ranking: 7/10
Very beautiful place, too many sandflies but still good!
Maria Camen Santos Lopez
Ranking: 4/10
Very beautiful place but so many sandflies it is impossible to stay.
Daniel Robledo
Ranking: 4/10
Beautiful place, but so many sandflies it is impossible to sit out of the van.
Charlee Jayne
Ranking: 8/10
Nice little spot, cheap at $4pp. Spectacular views.
Lots of tiny little bugs early morning so make sure you keep your doors closed unless necessary!
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