Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Lake Aviemore - Waitaki Valley

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Primo rope swings

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Watch for flooding

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Underneath the pylons if you so desire..

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Parsons Rock Camping Ground

The Waitaki District Council looks after this campsite and for a small fee you can experience the goodness. Please register and pay on arrival - information is on the registration booths.

Parsons Rock is found at the top end of Lake Avimore and it runs along side the road. This is a huge camping area where you can choose to camp underneath massive pylons, or in among trees in a lovely grassy area. This campsite is very low-lying so read the signs as they do make it quite clear where the flooding occurs.

There is a boat ramp, recycling facilities and toilets.

Accommodation

Standard

Parsons Rock Camping Ground

Unpowered Campsite

Family	$20/night
Extra Adult	$10/night

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Details

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Organisation

Waitaki District Council

Council organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Omarama

Categories

Basic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

The Waitaki Lakes camping season opens from the third Saturday of September until the Monday of Queen's Birthday Weekend.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-44.6223349085667

170.261785888672

Latitude
-44.6223349085667
Longitude
170.261785888672

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $20 per family (2 adults, 2 kids under 16) $10 per extra person per night	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $20 per family (2 adults, 2 kids under 16) $10 per extra person per night
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle 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.	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.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. River water - boil before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. River water - boil before drinking
Booking Required	First Come, First Served 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. plenty of sites	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. plenty of sites
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dogs must be under control at all times.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dogs must be under control at all times.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop only
Campervan Water Refill	Unknown water tap availability Campervan Water Refill Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here? Unknown water tap availability It's not clear whether a vehicle-accessible potable water tap is available and capable of refilling a campervan's freshwater tank at this site.	Campervan Water Refill Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here? Unknown water tap availability It's not clear whether a vehicle-accessible potable water tap is available and capable of refilling a campervan's freshwater tank at this site.