Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite

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Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite

Lake Hawea

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69 Rankers Reviews

23 Face-to-Face

24 Dump Station

50 Basic Camping

9 Wanaka Township

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The Kidds Bush Reserve Camping Ground is super busy during the holidays an awesome spot with plenty of space to join on in with the locals.

Its away from the main road so it feels like you are in quite an isolated spot. The campsite is alongside the lake in a large grassy area, with lots of shade from beech trees. Walking track nearby. This place gets extremely cold in the winter, so cold that the water pipes all freeze up! Well out of the sandfly zone - wicked.

There is a shelter and a boat ramp here.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township
Categories	Dump Station Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
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.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes	Is there fresh water available? Yes
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes 6km winding gravel road access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes 6km winding gravel road 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.
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.
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
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.

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Number of tent sites - 40.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Suthep

Ranking: 10/10

Good location and private. Toilet is quite clean. Recommend to arrive early evening to take a great view of lake

Reviewed about 18 hours ago

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Cathy Casanova

Ranking: 10/10

Magnifique lieu en bordure de lac. Beaucoup d espace.pas trop de sandflies. on aimerait que tous les campings du Doc ressemblent à celui là.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

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Anne

Ranking: 9/10

Absoulety gorgeous! Quiet but only problem was that I was being eaten alive! Definitely coming back when I return to NZ

Reviewed 2 months ago

Jonathan

Ranking: 10/10

A beautiful and peaceful place. Off the main road. Maintained with care and love. The cleanest wc you can think of. Can be a bit windy but that means no sandflyes...Ideal place

Reviewed 3 months ago

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Lauren

Ranking: 9/10

Beautiful lakeside location! The scenery made it.

Reviewed 3 months ago

Sam

Ranking: 7/10

Must be nice during off-season. But superbusy now. We were one of the last vehicles they let in.
LOTS OF SANDFLYS!!!

Reviewed 3 months ago

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Connor

Ranking: 10/10

Lovely, quiet campsite next to the lake. Was nice and tidy, with a friendly DOC ranger.

Reviewed 4 months ago

Maka

Ranking: 10/10

Awesome and discreet location. Clean toilets and pristine lake. Kids loved swimming in the lake. Highly recommend just have insect repellent on hand for sand flies.

Reviewed 4 months ago

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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Wanaka Region ▷ Wanaka Township

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