Fishermans Bend campground

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12 Omarama

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Site Fee	$15/night

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The Waimate 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.

This is the closest campsite to Aviemore Dam right on the Waitaki River - at the end of Te Akatarawa Road (across the dam from the main Waitaki Valley Road). Heaps of places to call your own, it's quite a maze to find your way around. There are toilet facilities here as well as recycling and water.

This place is extremely popular with the locals, who camp here for the season.

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Waimate District Council

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Location

South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Omarama

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Basic Camping

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Coordinates

-44.6611142178041

170.361950302124

Latitude
-44.6611142178041
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170.361950302124

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	Medium Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. This is a per site charge, this includes 2 adults and dependent children	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. This is a per site charge, this includes 2 adults and dependent children
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. Boil before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Boil before drinking
Dump Station	Dump station available Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. Please note these are only ‘Port a Potti’ dumping facilities	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. Please note these are only ‘Port a Potti’ dumping facilities
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.
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 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.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Reviews

A great spot for fishers.
Arrived her late afternoon in a howling gale.
Great wee spot with plenty of sheltered spots.
Great spot below the dam.
Plenty space.

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4.0/5

Great spot below the dam.
I was on a bicycle with a tent, no issues staying here for a night. There is a bib tap for potable water.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

Rory
4.5/5

Great wee spot with plenty of sheltered spots.
Good trout fishing or general boating. Facilities not bad for a very rural campground on the lake front and do get regularly topped up.

Reviewed 9 months ago and experienced in February 2023

Blair
4.5/5

Plenty space.
Great views of dam wall. Black water dump available.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

John G
4.0/5

Arrived her late afternoon in a howling gale.
There is masses of room and we didn't have too much trouble finding a spot for the caravan although shelter from the wind was at a bit of a premium. We didn't use the facilities as we are self contained but know they are pretty basic toilets only. The only slightly fasting thing was the weird booming noise all night from the water spilling over the dam - found it a bit off putting but I'm sure others wouldn't even have noticed it (tended to be reminiscent of quakes to be honest!).

On leaving in the morning we discovered from the DOC Ranger that some ratbags had taken the secured payment box overnight - can't believe we have such lowlifes running around the place!!

Reviewed almost 11 years ago

Gill Odell
3.5/5

A great spot for fishers.
Plenty of parking available beside the lake or a little further back under the tree. Cost $15 per night per site.

Reviewed almost 13 years ago

Graeme