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Boundary Creek Campsite is temporarily closed. Visitors can still walk through the campsite for fishing and day visits. There is limited roadside parking and there are no toilet facilities available.
Visitors can still walk through the campsite for fishing and day visits. There is limited roadside parking and there are no toilet facilities available.
Kidds Bush, Cameron Flat and Pleasant Flat campsites are nearby bookable DOC campsites.
First published on 22 April 2024. Last reviewed on 13 November 2024.Boundary Creek 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.
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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Organisation |
DOC OtagoCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Wanaka Region ▷ Makarora |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Not Operating | |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. |
Campsite Operating |
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Campsite OperatingIs the campsite generally operating or in service for overnight stays? Campsite has been closed This campsite is no longer operating has been closed for all overnight stays. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat 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. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. A leash must be used. |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
Sommes arrivés et camping complet.
Lovely place by the lake.
The view on the lake is nice.
Close to Wanaka, on the lake.
Nice, windy campsite.
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10/10 | 20 |
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24% |
9/10 | 17 |
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20% |
8/10 | 25 |
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7/10 | 11 |
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13% |
6/10 | 7 |
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8% |
5/10 | 2 |
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2% |
4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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5.0/5
Such a beautiful DOC campsite that allows dogs.
Right on the shores of lake Wanaka - a place to take a refreshing dip as there are no showers. Well maintained and of course, worth the $8pp! You do need to book lines before hand though as there isn’t any phone signal out there.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Nice, windy campsite.
Beautiful view at the mountain. Directly by the lake.
8NZD pp.night cash. Card isn't possible. Toilets o.k.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
5.0/5
Amazing spot, plenty of places to camp with vans or tents!
Toilets are good, nice cooking and washing facilities. Epic info on the history of the spot too! $8 pp per night. Gorgeous views of the lake and snow capped mountains! Last spot with sandflies if you are heading back east!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
3.5/5
We just stopped for 1 night and it rained the whole time so we didn’t really explore.
Ok toilets and a cooking shelter. Right by the lake so I imagine in nice weather it would be lovely. Sandflys as ever!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.0/5
Nice camp site with very pretty views of the lake.
The sand flies are in abundance here so best staying in your camper for early morning/evening to avoid getting bitten! Toilets are basic but clean and a covered cooking shelter has a running tap. For those interested this site has no phone signal. A&E
Reviewed about 5 years ago
5.0/5
This is a stunning campground on the shores of Lake Wanaka, with a pebbly beach full of driftwood.
Basic toilet facilities. Its a very picturesque campground, DOC managed, cost about $8 per person per night. One of our favorite campsites in all the South Island.
Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in June 2019
4.0/5
Great views and some cool spots tucked away for campervans and tents.
Toilet facilities, sink, and sheltered area to cook. Windy at night but that kept the bugs away, we had a ton in the morning as soon as we left a door open. Gets crowded at night but stays very quiet. Great sunset and sunrise views.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.5/5
Great site, plenty of room for tents.
Beach close by and view is brilliant. Basic but clean toilet facilities. Also has a sheltered area for food prep and a sink area to wash up. Next to road for accessibility. Would recommend this campsite.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.0/5
Came in late in the day, very windy and cold.
No cellphone coverage
Reviewed over 6 years ago
3.0/5
Had a great dip in the super cold lake.
Very rocky beach.
Beautiful view of mountains.
Was very full but quiet.
Flush toilets and dish cleaning area.
Totally fine for a nights stay.
The camp attendant was a sweetie with a sense of humour.
I am a foot shorter due to the sandflies.
Happy Camping 🌿
Reviewed over 6 years ago
5.0/5
Such a beautiful DOC campsite that allows dogs.
Right on the shores of lake Wanaka - a place to take a refreshing dip as there are no showers. Well maintained and of course, worth the $8pp! You do need to book lines before hand though as there isn’t any phone signal out there.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Nice, windy campsite.
Beautiful view at the mountain. Directly by the lake.
8NZD pp.night cash. Card isn't possible. Toilets o.k.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
5.0/5
Amazing spot, plenty of places to camp with vans or tents!
Toilets are good, nice cooking and washing facilities. Epic info on the history of the spot too! $8 pp per night. Gorgeous views of the lake and snow capped mountains! Last spot with sandflies if you are heading back east!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
3.5/5
We just stopped for 1 night and it rained the whole time so we didn’t really explore.
Ok toilets and a cooking shelter. Right by the lake so I imagine in nice weather it would be lovely. Sandflys as ever!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.0/5
Nice camp site with very pretty views of the lake.
The sand flies are in abundance here so best staying in your camper for early morning/evening to avoid getting bitten! Toilets are basic but clean and a covered cooking shelter has a running tap. For those interested this site has no phone signal. A&E
Reviewed about 5 years ago
5.0/5
This is a stunning campground on the shores of Lake Wanaka, with a pebbly beach full of driftwood.
Basic toilet facilities. Its a very picturesque campground, DOC managed, cost about $8 per person per night. One of our favorite campsites in all the South Island.
Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in June 2019
4.0/5
Great views and some cool spots tucked away for campervans and tents.
Toilet facilities, sink, and sheltered area to cook. Windy at night but that kept the bugs away, we had a ton in the morning as soon as we left a door open. Gets crowded at night but stays very quiet. Great sunset and sunrise views.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.5/5
Great site, plenty of room for tents.
Beach close by and view is brilliant. Basic but clean toilet facilities. Also has a sheltered area for food prep and a sink area to wash up. Next to road for accessibility. Would recommend this campsite.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.0/5
Really nice campsite, best view on Wanaka lake, quiet and wild.
The toilets are ok but the only sink is really small and no so practical. Be aware of the sandflies ! Ho, and the sunset is gorgeous !
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
The campsite is located on a small peninsula in lake Wanaka.
It has lots of niches to put your camper in and nice clean toilets. There is a small shelter for cooking.
Be prepared for lots of wind. Good side of that: no Sandflys!
All in all one of my favourite places so far.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
The view is amazing!
Really good spot, lots of space for campers and tents. Toilets, water cold and picnic area...i loved it!
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Great spot, fantastic views and you can take some nice short walks around the place.
Can be windy, but there's some spots behind bushes that shelter you from it.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful view of Lake Wanaka to camp for a night after a long drive from Franz Josef glacier towards Queenstown.
Toilets are so clean and nice smelling. Gets crowded towards the night, so do come early but plenty of space for everyone, tents & motorhomes, campervans. Open kitchen with little sink and running water is available. Quiet and lovely place to camp but do come prepared with mozzy-guard to repel away sandflies-which is a nuisance.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
5.0/5
Good spot to spend the night while driving to West Coast.
No mobile coverage. A lot of space. Closer to the main road. $8 pp, but no box to put money in and no one came to collect money in the morning. We came around 10pm and left early 7am
Reviewed about 6 years ago
3.0/5
Came in late in the day, very windy and cold.
No cellphone coverage
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
We camped here after passing through several others on the road because this was be far prettier.
We parked our campervan right towards the edge of the water so it’s pretty windy. The upside of that was it kept the sand flies away!! Only two toilets so there was a line in the morning. Sunset view over the lake was very beautiful.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
3.0/5
Had a great dip in the super cold lake.
Very rocky beach.
Beautiful view of mountains.
Was very full but quiet.
Flush toilets and dish cleaning area.
Totally fine for a nights stay.
The camp attendant was a sweetie with a sense of humour.
I am a foot shorter due to the sandflies.
Happy Camping 🌿
Reviewed over 6 years ago
3.5/5
Nice, busy, site next to the lake, good facilities for a DOC conservation campsite (shelter, washing up sink, toilets).
However a huge no. of mosquitos at the time of our stay keep it's rating down.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
3.5/5
Quite a few people spent the night on Jan 27th.
Many tenters. But not noisy, everyone was very respectful and quiet. Water was VERY cold :). Very beautiful views. If you have time continue down to next DOC campsite towards Haast. It’s much better. Bathroom is flush toilet and clean. Good place to stop for a night to get some rest.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Nice DOC campsite next to the Lake and main road.
Few sites available but apparently a number of cars stayed over at the parking lot. We have not seen the DOC ranger for checking the payments.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
3.5/5
Small free campsite with conservation pass and basic facilities with 2 units of flush toilets and wash area.
Untreated water supply. Very beautiful pebbles beach during sunset.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
5.0/5
Great campground with clean toilets and water access.
The views on the lake are just absolutely stunning, highly recommend to stop there.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
4.0/5
Very pretty, especially during sunset.
Make sure you arrive early since only a few spots have the good view. Clean flush toilets, and can go swimming in lake (cold though).
Reviewed almost 7 years ago and experienced in November 2017
5.0/5
Very beautiful but small campspace, direct lake access (brrrr cold!), separate area for tents, only two toilets.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
4.0/5
Great quiet site literally beside the top of Lake Wanaka.
Good for easy access to Wanaka town.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
5.0/5
Lovely tree lined sites along the lakeshore, adjacent to Boundary Creek.
We and others sheltered here during a stormy night in September. Many sites tucked in amongst trees and bushes provided some protection from the wind. Access for large motorhome no problem. Two flushing toilets were clean, had paper and soap. There's a kitchen shelter and several picnic tables. There's no doubt this would be devine with good weather.
Reviewed about 7 years ago