82 Rankers Reviews
24 Face-to-Face
3 Makarora
This is a very easy accessible campsite just off the main road heading towards Wanaka, the views over the lake are awesome.
There are picnic tables, a shelter and a boat launching area as this is a good place for water sports.
You are allowed dogs here as long as they are kept under control at all times.
No fires permitted.
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Cait Turner
Ranking: 10/10
Such a beautiful DOC campsite that allows dogs. Right on the shores of lake Wanaka - a place to take a refreshing dip as there are no showers. Well maintained and of course, worth the $8pp! You do need to book lines before hand though as there isn’t any phone signal out there.
Sabine
Ranking: 8/10
Nice, windy campsite. Beautiful view at the mountain. Directly by the lake.
8NZD pp.night cash. Card isn't possible. Toilets o.k.
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Drew
Ranking: 10/10
Amazing spot, plenty of places to camp with vans or tents! Toilets are good, nice cooking and washing facilities. Epic info on the history of the spot too! $8 pp per night. Gorgeous views of the lake and snow capped mountains! Last spot with sandflies if you are heading back east!
Timothy Davies
Ranking: 7/10
We just stopped for 1 night and it rained the whole time so we didn’t really explore. Ok toilets and a cooking shelter. Right by the lake so I imagine in nice weather it would be lovely. Sandflys as ever!
A&E
Ranking: 8/10
Nice camp site with very pretty views of the lake. The sand flies are in abundance here so best staying in your camper for early morning/evening to avoid getting bitten! Toilets are basic but clean and a covered cooking shelter has a running tap. For those interested this site has no phone signal. A&E
ScoutnIndi
Ranking: 10/10
This is a stunning campground on the shores of Lake Wanaka, with a pebbly beach full of driftwood. Basic toilet facilities. Its a very picturesque campground, DOC managed, cost about $8 per person per night. One of our favorite campsites in all the South Island.
Heather Abbott
Ranking: 8/10
Great views and some cool spots tucked away for campervans and tents. Toilet facilities, sink, and sheltered area to cook. Windy at night but that kept the bugs away, we had a ton in the morning as soon as we left a door open. Gets crowded at night but stays very quiet. Great sunset and sunrise views.
From DK
Ranking: 9/10
Lovely place by the lake. Very windy at night.
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 😍