Beautiful campsite.

Lots of secluded spots to park. Bad phone signal. No sandflies, very nice coming from the west coast.

Toilets are indeed a bit dirty. There is toilet paper and handsoap.

Register/payment upon arrival

Reviewed 2 months ago

After reading other reviews I was apprehensive to stay here, but in the end, I didn’t have a lot of options due to other circumstances during the day.

I arrived here about 8pm, there were a few other campers there already. The site I stayed on was a bit uneven, but not rediculously so. No boy racers or parties. I didn’t use the facilities, so can’t comment on them (I’m fully self contained) and I left again before sunrise. But from what I could see, looked like a nice camping spot. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

Reviewed 5 months ago

Good as a last-minute spot as there are many sites of all descriptions but very noisy.

We happened to be here on a Friday night and there was still music pumping at 2 am. Also people tend to turn up late and set up anywhere between 10 pm and midnight. Lots of sandflies. Clean drop toilets. Close to Queenstown.

Reviewed 11 months ago

We loved this campsite.

We had no issue with paying at the gate and the gentleman who came round was nice. I guess if you arrive after he has done the evening rounds you may get woken up early when he is doing his morning checks. Cell service is patchy at the camp, but it is fine at the lake front. Nice and peaceful. A rubbish bin and this place would be a 10/10.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

Large flat site by the waterside.

Our DOC camping passes were valid at this site so ignore the other reviews. Long drop toilets were clean. There is no mobile reception at the site except for at the stoney beach at (-45.0655652, 168.5486845).

Beach is great for skimming and nearby Bob’s cove walk is a must.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Beautiful campsite.

Lots of secluded spots to park. Bad phone signal. No sandflies, very nice coming from the west coast.

Toilets are indeed a bit dirty. There is toilet paper and handsoap.

Register/payment upon arrival

Reviewed 2 months ago

After reading other reviews I was apprehensive to stay here, but in the end, I didn’t have a lot of options due to other circumstances during the day.

I arrived here about 8pm, there were a few other campers there already. The site I stayed on was a bit uneven, but not rediculously so. No boy racers or parties. I didn’t use the facilities, so can’t comment on them (I’m fully self contained) and I left again before sunrise. But from what I could see, looked like a nice camping spot. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

Reviewed 5 months ago

Worst campground ever, it even became a running joke throughout the rest of our trip.

15$ per person for an uneven, hard ground (horrible for a tent) and no facilities apart from 2 drop toilets. Lots of campervans turning up late at night. This kind of very basic DOC campground is usually free, but I guess this ridiculous price comes from the proximity with Queenstown. Overall looks like a huge dump, some rubbish here and there, and the sink water flows directly on the ground behind the toilet block (straight into nature, good job there DOC). Only good thing is the LOTR filming location, but you can walk there freely without spending the night, so that doesn't really count.

Reviewed 10 months ago

Bel emplacement, pas trop loin de Queenston Un peu loin des toilettes selon où l’on est placé Très calme Il y a pleins de petits renfoncement dans les arbres donc on peut facilement être cachés des

autres voitures

Reviewed about 1 year ago

The person who runs payments at the gate won’t or can’t do his job properly.

I dropped off a payment in the box with my name and plate details of the caravan that im staying in. With no record of receipt u put money in a secure box. The system used when you stay is recording plate details and payments on an excel spreadsheet on his iPad. Yet he fails to record these payments and will confront you as if you haven’t paid. He doesn’t have any manners so his tone will scare you into paying twice. I believe he’s doing this to get double payments and a bit more money to put towards his personal kitty. The best thing to do is not pay and wait for him to come collect it in person. This way you can video record the conversation and use it as evidence that you’ve paid. Beware of this process before choosing this as a camp ground.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Loved this spot, loads of little nooks to park up.

We had a 30-day DOC permit so cost wasn’t a factor.

Toilets were quite simple but clean.

The beach was beautiful and had a great walk to Bobs Bay.

No phone service except right on the beach closest to the QTown side.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Plenty of space to set up camp and beautiful views of the lake.

Long drops with proper toilet seats provided although there was a serial diarrhoea skiddy camper somewhere among the campsite that kept pooping all down the back of the long drop chamber. Did not smell very good. Campsite provided toilet cleaner and toilet paper and hand soap and water A+ for that DOC. Although I didn’t love having to pay even though I’m a NZ tax payer..

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Great camp site on the edge of Lake Wakatipu.

Plenty of picnic tables. Limited facilities though i.e. long drop toilet and tap water that needs to be boiled and no rubbish bins provided. So realistically a bit pricey for what you get. Having said that it's a stunning location. Excellent walking access to two beautiful walks - Mt Creighton and Bob's Cove. Highly recommend if you are looking for peace and quiet and access to some enjoyable hiking

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Fantastic.

Easy to get to. So much space.

Surrounded by the hills with Lake view.

Mobile reception pretty OK. Toilets clean.

Love it. Sun rises just above the hill at the Lake side.

It is a must if you are in this area.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

You need to pay to stay.

However it’s 20min from Queenstown and perfect place to stop with the camper and do daytrips. They have toilets and running water to wash hands. The lake and views of mountains very beautiful. They have some seating by a lot of sites. It was lovely and quiet and very handy.

Reviewed about 5 years ago

nice campsite close to the town and a good alternative to the expensive holiday parks in this area.

but very loud and much sandflies.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago and experienced in January 2019

Plenty of campsites in both sun and shade.

Lake was beautiful and great for a swim or paddle boarding. Clean toilets! Awesome walks in the area. We walked to Bobs Cove in the morning and it was a great start to our day. Beautiful views and location.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Large DOC campsite by the lake.

Great views. Campsite itself can accomodate a lot of vans, but stretched out enough to have your own space. Close enough to Queenstown to jag a cheapie site.

DOC collect fees here even if have pass.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago