Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite, Queenstown Region, NZ - 4 travel reviews for Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite

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Walter Peak Campsite on the shore of Lake Wakatipu

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Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite

Camp on the shore of Lake Wakatipu at this boat or mountain bike accessible campsite.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite is categorised as a DOC Backcountry Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for each campsite but is usually very cheap. Visit the website for exact pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	Varies per night
Unpowered Site	Child	Varies per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	Varies per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC Central North Island

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Queenstown Township

Categories

Basic Camping
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-45.1047587904026

168.541052246094

Latitude
-45.1047587904026
Longitude
168.541052246094

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed 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.	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.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Maximum Sites Available	6 to 10 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 10 sites available	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 10 sites available
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water from the stream	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Water from the stream
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.	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.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
Vehicle Access	No vehicle access Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Backcountry Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.

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5.0/5

Lovely and quiet freedom camping spot by DOC with an amazing view, shelter, dump toilet.
One of our favorites while bikepacking through the country. You will find mainly cyclists there because of the great ride. No water tap, you can take and treat water from the lake.

Reviewed 10 months ago

Jenny
5.0/5

Best campsite during our tandem tour of the South Island.
Best views, best showers (lake) and best pitches (only one other family there). Toilet and BBQ, all free. We arrived by steamer and cycled the next day on our tandem to Mavora Lakes on the gravel road. Quite a hard bike trip on the gravel road and with 2 water crossings. But the whole trip was well worth it to be able to stay at Walter Peak. Might you don't tell everyone as the loneliness made it so special!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in January 2019

Eugene Kertzman
4.0/5

Great spot.
Top marks DOC. Theres a shelter with free BBQ cookers, and a vault toilet.

Oh yes and absolutely stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Action Man

5.0/5

Lovely and quiet freedom camping spot by DOC with an amazing view, shelter, dump toilet.
One of our favorites while bikepacking through the country. You will find mainly cyclists there because of the great ride. No water tap, you can take and treat water from the lake.

Reviewed 10 months ago

Jenny
0.5/5

Only accesible by boat or Mountainbike.
Should have known that before I tried to go there. Google maps walks over water...

Reviewed over 4 years ago

Anna
5.0/5

Best campsite during our tandem tour of the South Island.
Best views, best showers (lake) and best pitches (only one other family there). Toilet and BBQ, all free. We arrived by steamer and cycled the next day on our tandem to Mavora Lakes on the gravel road. Quite a hard bike trip on the gravel road and with 2 water crossings. But the whole trip was well worth it to be able to stay at Walter Peak. Might you don't tell everyone as the loneliness made it so special!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in January 2019

Eugene Kertzman
4.0/5

Great spot.
Top marks DOC. Theres a shelter with free BBQ cookers, and a vault toilet.

Oh yes and absolutely stunning views of the lake and surrounding hills.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Action Man

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Beach Point at Walter Peak Campsite

DOC Campsite Pricing

DOC Backcountry Campsite

Details

DOC Central North Island

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Campsite Managing Organisation

Campsite Managing Organisation

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Maximum Sites Available

Maximum Sites Available

Water Supply

Water Supply

Booking Required

Booking Required

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