Lake Rotoroa Campsite
Nelson Lakes National Park • Nelson/Tasman
Alerts
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- About
- An easily accessible camp in a picturesque setting - enjoy water activities or a stroll in the native bush.
- Facilities
- Boat launching
- Jetty
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Boating, Four wheel driving, Kayaking and canoeing, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Forest, Rivers and lakes
- Access
- Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Unpowered sites
- 10
About this campsite
Camp near the lake edge, surrounded by native bush. Explore tall forests and the lakeshore, or tramp in the D’Urville and Sabine Valleys.
There is a boat ramp and jetty for outdoor activities.
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Between 23 October and 30 April, you can pay camp hosts, Lake Rotoroa Water Taxi.
Outside this time, payment can be made using the on-site iron ranger (cash only) or by EFTPOS at the Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre in St Arnaud.
Bookings
Getting there
Off SH6, east of Murchison. Follow Gowan Valley Road to end.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1566590, N5373011
Latitude: -41.79405, Longitude: 172.59787
Know before you go
- Take repellent for ferocious sandflies.
- No water skiing.
Activities
Lake Rotoroa Campsite is a great place for boating and kayaking, as well as 4WD and mountain biking nearby.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the campsite