DOC campsite
Lake Middleton Campsite
Twizel area • Canterbury
Standard CampsiteNon-bookable
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- About
- Use this campsite as a base to walk or mountain bike in the Lake Ōhau area or in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.
- Facilities
- Boat launching
- Dump station
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Mountain biking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- Dogs on a leash only.
- Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
- Access
- Campervan, Car
About this campsite
Facilities
After Easter weekend – 30 September
Vault toilet only.
Fees and bookings
Fees
1 October – Easter weekend
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
After Easter weekend – 30 September
Free.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Getting there
Turn off SH6 onto Lake Ohau Road 13 km south of Twizel. Travel 17 km to Lake Middleton.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1348700, N5092400
Latitude: -44.2782, Longitude:169.8509
Activities
Mountain biking / Walking and tramping
Explore the Lake Ōhau area or Ruataniwha Conservation Park: Lake Ōhau area tracks
Nearby
Weather
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