Kinloch Campsite
Glenorchy
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Kinloch Campsite
Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s longest lake. Explore the area along the Caples or the Greenstone tramping tracks. Swim, kayak, fish or go boating on the lake, or enjoy the scenery.
Kinloch Camping Ground is a great place from which to start the many walks around the area such as the Greenstone or the Caples walks. The campsite is along the edge of Lake Wakatipu and is an awesome area to just relax, have picnic and check out the amazing views.
The nearby Kinloch lodge is available if you wish to purchase meals and drinks.
Notices
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Kinloch Road flooding
Kinloch Road has been affected by flooding. The road has been washed out and is currently impassable. The road is being repaired and limited access maybe possible now.
Check the Queenstown Lakes District Council Facebook page for more information and updates.
Access to the Greenstone car park is affected. The Greenstone-Caples Track can be accessed from The Divide car park in Fiordland. Boat transport across the lake from Glenorchy may be possible. Contact Queenstown Fishing charters or Dart River Jet for further information.
If your booking is affected, contact the Queenstown DOC Visitor Centre.
First published on 9 November 2024. Last reviewed on 15 November 2024.
DOC Campsite Pricing
Kinloch Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
DOC Standard Campsite
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy |
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Basic Camping
Reviews
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5.0/5
Great spot on the lake.
Has two long drop toilets and an untreated water tap. Great views of the lake and mountains and not far from the Routeburn Track and Glenorchy. Gravel road in is fine, just take it slow!
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4.5/5
Small campground, toilet clean, view in the morning is amazing.
There is 4g line there. Cons only sandflies.
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4.0/5
Very very beautiful campsite, running water.
However nasty toilets and toooons of sandflies!!
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5.0/5
Quelques km de gravel road pour y accéder mais cela vaut le coup.
Un cadre magnifique au bord de la rivière.
Un restaurant (breakfast, lunch, dinner) à côté.
Du réseau, long drop toilets, attention il peut y avoir pas mal de sandflies.
Enjoy :)
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3.0/5
Very small campground so if you arrive late there will be no spots.
However, I can imagine being great if there are only a few of you - as there is a guesthouse nearby where you can enjoy meals and coffee with a view and then your site is across the road next to the river.
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3.5/5
Bel emplacement avec une jolie vue Mais le camping est loin de tout, plusieurs kilomètres de gravier juste pour y accéder… C’est dommage de faire la route juste pour le camping , mais ça peut être une
chouette idée de rester la nuit et faire du kayak sur place le lendemain
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4.5/5
Quite a way down a gravel path but well worth it.
A truly beautiful spot, by the peaceful lake and surrounded by mountains.
It has a nice little resturant next to it which served lovely food. The resturants lodge also offer showers but you have to pay.
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4.5/5
Unlimited showers are 10$ now.
Not the best, but you get hot water, flush toilets and even some body soap and hand soap. Showers only from 8.00-10.00am. There is no electricity socket if you want to you use blowdry. Views are amazing, few wooden tables and benches in the meadow.
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5.0/5
Magnificent spot, right on the water, very private.
We were the only ones here. Mountains by starlight were astonishing. Simple toilet but that’s fine. Gravel road in is high quality and fine for any kind of vehicle. Plenty of turning space.
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4.0/5
Basic spot.
Great views. Long drop toilet quite smelly. Good to have lodge nearby - staff member was very friendly. Mulled wine delicious on a rainy evening.
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5.0/5
What an amazing little spot.
Room for a few campers. Picnic tables and fresh water supply. Not that cheap but managed real-time by the lovely lodge. You can pay them directly instead of using the box. Advantage of lodge bar, cafe and restaurant. Great walks right here plus cycling.
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5.0/5
Great spot on the lake.
Has two long drop toilets and an untreated water tap. Great views of the lake and mountains and not far from the Routeburn Track and Glenorchy. Gravel road in is fine, just take it slow!
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4.5/5
Small campground, toilet clean, view in the morning is amazing.
There is 4g line there. Cons only sandflies.
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4.0/5
Very very beautiful campsite, running water.
However nasty toilets and toooons of sandflies!!
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5.0/5
Quelques km de gravel road pour y accéder mais cela vaut le coup.
Un cadre magnifique au bord de la rivière.
Un restaurant (breakfast, lunch, dinner) à côté.
Du réseau, long drop toilets, attention il peut y avoir pas mal de sandflies.
Enjoy :)
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3.0/5
Very small campground so if you arrive late there will be no spots.
However, I can imagine being great if there are only a few of you - as there is a guesthouse nearby where you can enjoy meals and coffee with a view and then your site is across the road next to the river.
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3.5/5
Bel emplacement avec une jolie vue Mais le camping est loin de tout, plusieurs kilomètres de gravier juste pour y accéder… C’est dommage de faire la route juste pour le camping , mais ça peut être une
chouette idée de rester la nuit et faire du kayak sur place le lendemain
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4.5/5
Quite a way down a gravel path but well worth it.
A truly beautiful spot, by the peaceful lake and surrounded by mountains.
It has a nice little resturant next to it which served lovely food. The resturants lodge also offer showers but you have to pay.
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4.5/5
Unlimited showers are 10$ now.
Not the best, but you get hot water, flush toilets and even some body soap and hand soap. Showers only from 8.00-10.00am. There is no electricity socket if you want to you use blowdry. Views are amazing, few wooden tables and benches in the meadow.
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1.5/5
nice views to lake wakatipu and the mountains arround.
but thats all you have. very good Spot for a few dollars but definetily not a scenic. 13$ for nothing but the view is too much
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5.0/5
Magnificent spot, right on the water, very private.
We were the only ones here. Mountains by starlight were astonishing. Simple toilet but that’s fine. Gravel road in is high quality and fine for any kind of vehicle. Plenty of turning space.
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2.0/5
Shower at the lodge is actually only between 8 and 10 am and costs $5.
Lodge now operated by grumpy people.
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4.0/5
Basic spot.
Great views. Long drop toilet quite smelly. Good to have lodge nearby - staff member was very friendly. Mulled wine delicious on a rainy evening.
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5.0/5
What an amazing little spot.
Room for a few campers. Picnic tables and fresh water supply. Not that cheap but managed real-time by the lovely lodge. You can pay them directly instead of using the box. Advantage of lodge bar, cafe and restaurant. Great walks right here plus cycling.
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5.0/5
Great little spot, very quiet and serene.
Nice little restaurant there as well with very friendly staff. Few sand flies around but nothing major - we went mid December.
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3.5/5
Lakeside camping spot with amazing views.
Smelly long drop but nice cafe next door...
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4.0/5
We had the entire place to ourselves and so parked right next to the lake.
A really beautiful spot with stunning views over the lake. Very useful to have the lodge nearby, both for the coffee, warmth and wifi. Very friendly staff! We didn't need the toilet as we are self contained but when we checked it out it was a little smelly!
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1.5/5
Stayed there in Feb' 16, toilet was terribly smelly, Kinloch Lodge offers hot shower for $10 only 8-10am (not related to the camping site though), camping ground was with a lot stones, sandflies all over
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4.5/5
At the end of the road from Glenorchy, there is a campground (low cost), in front of Lake Wakatipu where you have toilets, you can make a fire and there are amazing views!
We really loved spending two relaxing days here after the final rugby world cup game!
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1.5/5
We stayed here to be near the start of the Routeburn.
It scores only for the beautiful setting. The sites were boggy and uneven and not pretty. The toilet was a filthy long drop ammonia plant. We were told we could get a shower at the nearby lodge for $5 each, and found that the price had increased to $10. The lodge attendant was reluctant and rude and the showers in poor condition.
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2.5/5
A potentially great site, and free (with campsite pass) but poorly maintained.
Boggy ground and smelly toilet as well as sand flies made it an uncomfortable stay. We found better facilities up the road at the start of the overnight walking tracks - although only people doing the hikes can park there.
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3.0/5
The sites could be better maintained, quite muddy in the rain and quite some inclination.
Lake Sylvan campground would be the better option in the area
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5.0/5
6$pp, really nice view, small but clean toilette and a restaurant close to it which was also really good!
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3.5/5
Beautiful setting on shores of Lake Wakatipu, however it was extremely cramped and busy and a gentleman came up and asked us to move, very rudely as we were blocking a boat ramp despite there being no
signpost or indication to support we were.
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4.5/5
Beautiful setting at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu on the shore next to the Kinloch Lodge.
The only facility was a basic toilet and the restaurant at the lodge which closed at 6:00pm unless previous arrangements had been made. Being self-contained and the only ones there we felt it was worth the long drive in from Queenstown.
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4.5/5
Beautiful views!
Stunning atmosphere. Only downside is that DOC site is run by Kinloch Lodge and staff are not as friendly and helpful as possible.
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