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Diamond Lake (Glenorchy)

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Organisation

DOC Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-44.7309736052295

168.380291366577

Latitude
-44.7309736052295
Longitude
168.380291366577
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping Low Cost Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping

Low Cost Camping

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

$8 per adult, $4 per child

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Maximum Stay Duration

  • 4 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

4 nights

You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row.

Four nights maximum in a single calendar month.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

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 station

This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.

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.

Powered Sites

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Dogs

  • No dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site

Department of Conservation Restricted Freedom Camping Sites are for Self Contained Vehicles only with restrictions over length of stay. Some of these locations may have a toilet, but this can't be expected.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

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.

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Reviews

    • Icon__tickBeautiful views

    • Icon__tickPeaceful location

    • Icon__tickHeaps of room

    • Icon__tickWarm lake for swimming

    • Icon__crossBad sandflies

    • Icon__crossSmelly toilets

    • Icon__crossRough access road

    • The campsite is located in a beautiful place.

      Icon__personKATERINA

    • The campsite was a little disappointing.

      Icon__personKaren Perry

    • Great little place but not a free camping area.

      Icon__personAmir

    3.8 12 Reviews Analysis

  • There is a dirt road for approx 5/6km with some corrugation, but nothing too bad.

    The view is lovely. 4 or 5 campers here, but still heaps of room. The sandflies haven't found me yet.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

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    Helen

  • 9/10 for views of the lake and nearby mountainous, and vicinity to the surrounding Paradise area.

    The sandflies were relentless though so we only stayed one night.

    Reviewed 7 months ago

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    AL

  • The campsite is located in a beautiful place.

    The road to the campsite is crazy on a gravel road. What bothered me about this campsite is the smelly toilets, they smelled even outside.

    Reviewed 7 months ago

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    KATERINA

  • Lovely setting and the lake was perfect for a swim- way warmer than Lake Wakatipu!

    Sandflies were pretty bad and toilets smelt disgusting. Road getting there was one of the roughest I've been on in this country. Quite a small site compared to others nearby, maybe 20 flat spots.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Andi

  • After the hustle and bustle of Queenstown, my husband and I decided to spend New Year's Eve here and we're so glad we did as it's a beautiful spot.

    We were the only ones there, probably because it's a bit of a trek down a gravel road to get there and not suitable for really large campervans as the road gets quite narrow and there are overhanging branches to contend with. The scenery is stunning though and we only had birds and sheep as neighbours! We decided to go for a dip in the lake as it was a hot evening when we arrived but the water was glacial! Definitely cooled us down. Two longdrops near the paystation. $8/person. Lots of sandflies there in the evening so wear repellent if you're a magnet for them like I am!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2020

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    Sylvia

  • Great little place but not a free camping area.

    It may have used to be but now it's DOC. $8 per person but with a drop toilet. Great view of diamond lake.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2019

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    Amir

  • Fair old trek to this one, nice and remote with fantastic views.

    Had the place to ourselves.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2016

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    James Jackson

  • A short walk around the lake, on a full moon it was pretty magical!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

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    Sam Creecy

  • We arrived in the dark but good site, beautiful views.

    No facilities but fine for self contained vehicles and cheap for a family ($20). Only 10km outside of Queenstown

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

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    Jacqui Deans

  • Rough gravel road, narrow in parts, to get there, but well worth it.

    The scenery is really magic and on a still day the lake looks like a mirror. Only for self-contained though. No toilet, but can use water from lake. We stayed there three days - didn't want to leave!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

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    Bill McMurray

  • The campsite was a little disappointing.

    The drive there is fantastic, but the camping area itself is not that fantastic. There are a number of telephone poles in front of you. Having said that we had the place to ourselves which was nice.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2013

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    Karen Perry

  • Most stunning view of the lake, parking space is situated in front of a charming forest.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2013

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    Christian Schumacher