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We manage 5 camping areas in Central Otago and South Canterbury. These are free for everyone to enjoy on a first come, first served basis. No bookings are needed.

Central Otago District camping areas

Bendigo    

  • Location: State Highway 8, Bendigo 9383
  • Coordinates: -44.937555633359636 169.29154504081663
  • Maximum stay: 3 nights in each calendar month
  • Toilet facilities are provided
  • Self-contained vehicles are permitted
  • Tents are permitted

Lowburn    

  • Location: State Highway 6, Lowburn 9384
  • Coordinates: -45.008419538700515 169.21389183168617
  • Maximum stay: 3 nights in each calendar month
  • Toilet facilities are provided
  • Self-contained vehicles are permitted
  • Tents are not permitted

Jacksons Inlet    

  • Location: State Highway 8, Cromwell Gorge 9383
  • Coordinates: -45.08712488305023 169.27039969872655
  • Maximum stay: 1 night in each calendar month
  • This camping area does not have toilet facilities
  • Self-contained vehicles are permitted
  • Tents are not permitted

Champagne Gully    

  • Location: State Highway 8, Cromwell Gorge 9383
  • Coordinates: -45.12952410296096 169.3168523515273
  • Maximum stay: 1 night in each calendar month
  • Toilet facilities are provided
  • Self-contained vehicles are permitted
  • Tents are permitted

Mackenzie District camping area

Pines Camp    

  • Location: State Highway 8, Pukaki 7999
  • Coordinates: -44.182698651848966 170.15236508508647
  • Maximum stay: 3 nights in each calendar month
  • Toilet facilities are provided
  • Self-contained vehicles are permitted
  • Tents are not permitted

Camping area rules

  • Fires are not permitted.
  • All rubbish must be put in the bins provided.

More information

The Camping in New Zealand website has information about camping, where to find camping areas, and other useful resources.

Camping in New Zealand - Best Campsites and Resources

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