Wildlife Reserve camping ground

view of lake and mountains at Wildlife Reserve campsite

A campsite along the road to Lake Benmore. Water-ski in the little lake, or go for walks over Benmore Dam and to the lookout.

Water-ski in the little lake, or go for walks over Benmore Dam and to the lookout. There is a safe cycle route into the town of Otematata.

This place is extremely popular with the locals, who camp here for the season.

Registration to be paid upon arrival, either in the honesty box at the entrance, or to the camp warden. No open fires are permitted, and dogs must be kept on lead at all times.

Waitaki Lakes camping season opens from the third Saturday of September until the Monday of Queen's Birthday Weekend. All information about camping at one of our Waitaki Lakes campsites, including season dates, tickets, fees, and guidelines can be found on our Waitaki Lakes camping page.