Gravel road is in a fine condition - not perfect but good enough for either slow or fast driving.

Both ramps down to the campsite are in good condition for either small or large campervan.

Area is huge and as of beginning of October, there's plenty of room - especially compared to super popular free campsite right next to Lake Pukaki. Views are not as great but there's a price to be paid for peacefulness.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

As mentioned in other reviews, gravel road to get to this site, and then the site itself is a bit potholed, but no major issues if you take it steady.

Couple of long drop toilets, nice view over the lake, and with an impressive mountain backdrop. Plenty of space for heaps of campers, and a short drive from Twizel if you need any supplies or fuel. One of our favourites

Reviewed 9 months ago

Very crowded although it was just after Christmas.

Lots of spots but be aware if you are next to the river someone might come and set up right next to you when it's busy. One toilet was clean and the other one was very smelly and dirty. Close to Twizel for supplies.

Bonus is one of the most used viewpoints for Lake Pukaki is just around the corner so if you are staying a couple of nights you can go back when it's quiet and have those million dollar views to yourself.

Reviewed 10 months ago

Gorgeous location with beautiful views and sunset.

Big so no issue with space. 2 drop loos. Smelly but fairly clean

Reviewed 11 months ago

Lake view and entry are amazing and available.

Not too crowded, due to the 2km gravel drive to the campground. Stargazing in the evening is very cool. Two long drop toilets available, nothing else. No water, except the lake.

Reviewed 12 months ago

I would not bring my tiny caravan back here.

I came down the second entrance which worked well but as I was facing back towards the road drove out the the first entrance and only JUST made it, I skidded so badly getting up the very awfully and deeply pitted long bumpy gravel road 💩

The roads were shocking, the view was ok. Trees were nice.

I will not come back 🥺

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Gravel road is in a fine condition - not perfect but good enough for either slow or fast driving.

Both ramps down to the campsite are in good condition for either small or large campervan.

Area is huge and as of beginning of October, there's plenty of room - especially compared to super popular free campsite right next to Lake Pukaki. Views are not as great but there's a price to be paid for peacefulness.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

As mentioned in other reviews, gravel road to get to this site, and then the site itself is a bit potholed, but no major issues if you take it steady.

Couple of long drop toilets, nice view over the lake, and with an impressive mountain backdrop. Plenty of space for heaps of campers, and a short drive from Twizel if you need any supplies or fuel. One of our favourites

Reviewed 9 months ago

Great spot - one of our favourites on this trip.

Stayed 1 night. Very peaceful. Lots of room and lots of bird life on the lake. Looked popular with fishermen and people on holiday. Didn’t use the toilets but there were short queues sometimes.

Reviewed 10 months ago

Gorgeous location with beautiful views and sunset.

Big so no issue with space. 2 drop loos. Smelly but fairly clean

Reviewed 11 months ago

Lake view and entry are amazing and available.

Not too crowded, due to the 2km gravel drive to the campground. Stargazing in the evening is very cool. Two long drop toilets available, nothing else. No water, except the lake.

Reviewed 12 months ago

So far on our two week tour of campsites this is our favourite.

Ignore the pictures as it’s so much nicer in person. There is an easy to get to track down to it. The first track down is the pothole one as a previous review mentioned but just drive a tiny bit further and there are another 3/4 routes down to the lake or just park on the higher ground.

Hardly any sandfly’s or mosquitos which was amazing, no rubbish and two toilets that were clean and had loo roll!!!

We loved it so much we are staying there again tonight to see the beautiful dark sky and the Milky Way, no need for an expensive stargazing experience. We felt sorry for all the others parked back at the salmon farm or other campsites eaten alive by mosquitoes.

There is a huge amount of space so everyone gets a lovely spot too.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Close to the main road but far enough away to not hear it, and free!

A couple of long drop toilets, nice spot next to the canal. Easy.

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Beautiful spot down long gravel road.

Lots of spots for campers under the trees. We parked up nice and close to the water for great views. Awesome sunset from the canal. Clean long drop toilets.

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Nice for a free campsite, one of the long drops is much nicer than the other.

Lake is beautiful and no sandflies but lots of curious birds. No other amenities.

Reviewed over 4 years ago

Absolutely beautiful spot.

The lake is teaming with trout, too! Can only catch legally on fly gear. Toilet was fine and the lakeside campsites are perfect. Don’t drive past this one .. it’s well worth the stay

Reviewed over 4 years ago

Down quite a long and bumpy gravel road (make sure you drive down the right side of the Pukaki canal!) but a quiet and pleasant camp site.

Great views of the mountains and we had a lovely sunset. Long drops available.

Cost (2p, non-powered): $0

Location: Very pretty. Lots of bird life.

Facilities: Long drops only

Value: 10/10

Sandflies: A few

X-Factor: Not quite

Other:

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

Absolutely beautiful spot!

Set up with the trees so it protects you from the wind. Awesome little river inlets everywhere and just so peaceful. You wouldn't even know you're only 1-2km off the highway! Bring insect reppelent and you're good to go!

Reviewed almost 5 years ago