Lake Middleton
Lake Middleton Campsite
Located in Twizel area in the Canterbury region
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Introduction
Use this campsite as a base to walk or mountain bike in the Lake Ōhau area or in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.Access
- Campervan
- Car
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Dump station
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Activities
- Mountain biking
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
This campsite is downgraded to a Basic campsite with reduced facilities after Easter weekend to 30 September.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Facilities
After Easter weekend – 30 September
Vault toilet only.
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.
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
Mountain biking / Walking and tramping
Explore the Lake Ōhau area or Ruataniwha Conservation Park: Lake Ōhau area tracks
Contacts
| Te Manahuna / Twizel Office | |
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | info@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
15 Wairepo Road Twizel 7901 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 951 Twizel 7944 |
| Full office details | |