Diamond Lake Campsite
Glenorchy area • Otago
Alerts
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- About
- Park up near the shores of Diamond Lake, on the edge of Mt Aspiring National Park. Swim, fish or go kayaking. The campsite is suitable for campervans and caravans only.
- Facilities
- Water from stream
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Fishing, Kayaking and canoeing
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
- Access
- Campervan, Car, Caravan
About this campsite
Currently the campsite is suitable for campervans and caravans only.
There are 10 sites for campervans and caravans, with a maxium of 50 people permitted at the campsite.
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Getting there
Located 17 km from Glenorchy. Follow the Glenorchy–Paradise Road.
Access: From the Rees River Bridge, there's 9 km of gravel road.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1234316, N5036452
Latitude: -44.73171743, Longitude: 168.38184312
Know before you go
Diamond Lake Campsite may flood in heavy rain.
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