Rebecca Orpin · Crown copyright · Source: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai
DOC campsite

Moke Lake Campsite

Queenstown area • Otago

Standard Campsite50 sitesBookable

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About
This is a peaceful campsite beside a small lake. Go boating, swimming, fishing or canoeing on the lake. Walk or mountain bike from Moke Lake to Lake Dispute (a 2 hour walk).
Facilities
  • Non-powered/tent sites
  • Shelter for cooking
  • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
  • Toilets - non-flush
  • Toilets
  • Water supply
Dogs
No dogs.
Landscape
Rivers and lakes
Access
Campervan, Car, Caravan, 4WD
Unpowered sites
50
About this campsite

A camp manager in place at site during summer season.

Make sure you have a booking before you go to Moke Lake. There is limited wifi located at the camp manager’s van to make a booking at site.

If fully booked, Twelve Mile Delta Campsite is located on the Queenstown-Glenorchy Road and does not require reservations.

Note: The bookings limit is due to the campsite infrastructure rather than camping space.

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

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

Turn off the Glenorchy Rd 6 km west of Queenstown into Moke Lake Road and follow the gravel road for about 7 km to the lake.

The road to Moke Lake in winter can be tricky and 4WD only.

Location

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1251305-N5007714
Latitude: -44.99811782, Longitude: 168.57308923

Know before you go

The boat speed limit on the lake is 5 km/hr.

Water is turned off in winter as it freezes.

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