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$20 per site.
Closed over winter
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Organisation |
MacKenzie District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Mount Cook - MacKenzie ▷ Lake Tekapo |
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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. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs 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 |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan 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 |
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DogsDoes 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. Wild Life Sanctuary, strictly no animals. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Beautiful views
✓ Close to lake
✓ Affordable price
✓ Great for fishing
✓ Good for birdwatching
𐄂 Limited facilities
𐄂 Remote location
Great location and very cheap ($5 per person).
Really odd site.
This is a really cute little quiet campsite.
Beautiful lake side camping, good for a swim .
It is very close to Tekapo Lake.
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10/10 | 4 |
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12% |
9/10 | 3 |
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9% |
8/10 | 8 |
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24% |
7/10 | 6 |
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18% |
6/10 | 4 |
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12% |
5/10 | 4 |
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12% |
4/10 | 2 |
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6% |
3/10 | 0 |
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0% |
2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 2 |
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6% |
0.5/5
Weird place, seemed to be full (and I mean completely full - no room at the inn) of parked and unoccupied caravans.
Went to Lake McGregor campsite instead.
BTW, Google Lake Alexandrina camping and you get taken to a different location (southern end of lake). That one is equally odd ... numbered sites that are on too much of a slope to be much use for campervans, and deserted (when we called in) except for one van parked right in the middle on one of the few flat spots. We'd have had a fine view of the dunnies, so moved on.
Reviewed 10 days ago
4.0/5
Lovely campsite with beautiful views and lake beside it.
10/15min drive outside of Tekapo but can’t complain given the price and size of campsite. Would stay again if visiting Tekapo
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful location.
Campers can also stay here not just vehicles. $20 per person. Doc location. Crystal clear water, fishing and birdlife.
Beautiful Southern Crested Grebe easily seen here.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.0/5
Its $20 per vehicule just a little square place where you can park your car, toilette and a nice lake to see sunset or sunrise.
There are lot of houses overthere.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful lake side camping, good for a swim .
10$ per adult. Perfect overnight stay
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
2.5/5
Beautiful area, but not where you'd park your motorhome.
Cost is $20 overnight.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
3.5/5
We are non-self contained so we tried to stay here instead of the Lake McGregor site next-door (which was listed as self contained only at the time).
However, we got there and it seemed to be the same site with the Alexandrina side being for long stay caravans and the McGregor side for everyone else. We ended up staying at McGregor - which was great. A bit confusing at first but the McGregor site has toilets and taps and definitely allows non self contained vehicles - or tents!
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.5/5
Great location and very cheap ($5 per person).
There are toilets and a sink with a pump tap; however, the toilets are long-drops and you have to take all your rubbish with you upon leaving (this includes your used toilet paper). If that puts you off, this place is not for you. We on the other hand, loved the fact that we went to bed with a beautiful starry night view and woke up to a stunning view of the lake and surrounding mountains. All in all, a decent campsite for the price.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful spot, toilets and washing up facilities.
Quiet and great veiw.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
3.5/5
Toilets were very smelly and only the men's toilet was in use.
Very windy. $5 per person so that's good.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
4.0/5
Officially there is space for 32 campervans but there were way more here.
Other than that it's a really beautiful place to be. You can take a swim in the lake and the view is gorgeous, especially when the sun is setting. In the evening the sky was clear and you could stargaze from the shore. Toilets are very clean but bring your own toilet paper. No tap water but there are sinks with pumps (but water is not suitable for drinking).
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful view of the lake!
It was $5 per person and had a clean bathroom and dish washing station.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
0.5/5
Weird place, seemed to be full (and I mean completely full - no room at the inn) of parked and unoccupied caravans.
Went to Lake McGregor campsite instead.
BTW, Google Lake Alexandrina camping and you get taken to a different location (southern end of lake). That one is equally odd ... numbered sites that are on too much of a slope to be much use for campervans, and deserted (when we called in) except for one van parked right in the middle on one of the few flat spots. We'd have had a fine view of the dunnies, so moved on.
Reviewed 10 days ago
4.0/5
Lovely campsite with beautiful views and lake beside it.
10/15min drive outside of Tekapo but can’t complain given the price and size of campsite. Would stay again if visiting Tekapo
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful location.
Campers can also stay here not just vehicles. $20 per person. Doc location. Crystal clear water, fishing and birdlife.
Beautiful Southern Crested Grebe easily seen here.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.0/5
Its $20 per vehicule just a little square place where you can park your car, toilette and a nice lake to see sunset or sunrise.
There are lot of houses overthere.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful lake side camping, good for a swim .
10$ per adult. Perfect overnight stay
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
2.5/5
Beautiful area, but not where you'd park your motorhome.
Cost is $20 overnight.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
2.5/5
Don't bother camping here.
Very rocky campsite, and no water.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.5/5
We are non-self contained so we tried to stay here instead of the Lake McGregor site next-door (which was listed as self contained only at the time).
However, we got there and it seemed to be the same site with the Alexandrina side being for long stay caravans and the McGregor side for everyone else. We ended up staying at McGregor - which was great. A bit confusing at first but the McGregor site has toilets and taps and definitely allows non self contained vehicles - or tents!
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.5/5
Great location and very cheap ($5 per person).
There are toilets and a sink with a pump tap; however, the toilets are long-drops and you have to take all your rubbish with you upon leaving (this includes your used toilet paper). If that puts you off, this place is not for you. We on the other hand, loved the fact that we went to bed with a beautiful starry night view and woke up to a stunning view of the lake and surrounding mountains. All in all, a decent campsite for the price.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
0.5/5
Drove to the site & saw sign saying it was closed for winter.
A sign on the main road, would have been helpful, as this was a long & unnecessary drive.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful spot, toilets and washing up facilities.
Quiet and great veiw.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
2.0/5
Although this is a beautiful spot with a great view on the lake, we thought it’s way overpriced as we paid $10 per person (end of November).
There are only very smelly long drop toilets without toilet paper and there’s no drinking water.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
3.5/5
Toilets were very smelly and only the men's toilet was in use.
Very windy. $5 per person so that's good.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
4.0/5
Officially there is space for 32 campervans but there were way more here.
Other than that it's a really beautiful place to be. You can take a swim in the lake and the view is gorgeous, especially when the sun is setting. In the evening the sky was clear and you could stargaze from the shore. Toilets are very clean but bring your own toilet paper. No tap water but there are sinks with pumps (but water is not suitable for drinking).
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful view of the lake!
It was $5 per person and had a clean bathroom and dish washing station.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
4.5/5
Lovely little campsite with clean dry toilets next to the lake.
No sandflies but lots of ducks;) not many places to pitch the tent so try to arrive early (we were here at 2pm and it was pretty empty but at around 7pm it was quite full). The campsite is only $5 per person!!
Reviewed about 8 years ago
3.5/5
This is a really cute little quiet campsite.
Keep driving past Lake McGregor when you drive in and it's right at the end. Yes there are some creepy caravans during the quiet season but the toilets are clean and smell nice and the ducks are real cute too. No running water so bring your own. There are shower cubicles but no actual shower so if you have a shower in a sack you can hang them up and use them.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
2.5/5
Spooky as we were the only ones amongst run down huts and caravans.
Might be better during summer.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
3.5/5
Seems to be confusion among reviewers between Lake Alexandrina site and Lake McGregor site.
We drove to the end of the road, presumably Lake Alexandrina. A nice quiet litttle camp ground, obviously used by fishermen in season. Long drop toilets were basic & clean, with cleaning materials supplied. For $10 for two it was great place to stay.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
2.5/5
The campsite would be wonderful if not for the atmosphere of desolated caravans and dirty facilities.
I would love to pay a bit more if the facilities and the spots would be upgraded since the location is stunning and there are not many alternatives around Lake Tekapo
Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in November 2014
3.0/5
Really odd site.
There are around 8 permanent caravans staying there. Other caravans are unattended and they look abandoned.
It's located between lake Alexandria and Lake Mc Gregor.
$5 pp
Toilets really dirty.
The spot is nice and quiet but just for one night.
Close to the road access for Mt John's Observatory. At 9am, when they open the Cafe you can use a really clean toilets.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago
4.0/5
Nice and quiet, not so many people, no money to pay, toilets.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
3.5/5
It is not the best you can find but it is full of friendly ducks!
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
3.0/5
Beautiful views but probably the worst toilet ever (dirty, like hell).
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
4.0/5
A beautiful spot with good toilets.
The highlight of this spot is definately the scenery.
Reviewed about 11 years ago
4.0/5
It is very close to Tekapo Lake.
Dirty toilets but very nice place.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013
3.0/5
Odd little spot...looked like a "gypsy" park, but nice little place by the lake.
Not actually on lake Alexandrina, but lake macgregor, so were a bit confused looking for this spot..but it was late and very dark to be fair. For $5pp you can't complain. Short drive to st.johns observatory and tekapo
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
2.0/5
Overpriced and crowded when we were there.
Head further along the lakeside going north and you will find Lake McGregor campsite; McGregor is a basic campsite, lots of space when we were there and a small lake in which to swim. Doesn't feature as a separate campsite in NZ Camping, but it was there. Low score for Alexandrina purely based on cost which at $20 for two of us which we felt was a lot for sitting in a parking lot with views of the backs of sheds in a shanty town. Loos were a modern form of the composting DOC type, but ensure you have your own paper
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
5.0/5
you are right the outlet is $5 a night but the south end is a better place to go, but don't go to the campground (the rip off hutholders want $20 a nite) go round the side of lake and go to toilets at
campground- don't poo in bush!!
My tribe got land round side OK to camp for free bro!!
Reviewed almost 12 years ago