West Bay campsite
Campsite category
Standard
Facilities
Water from tap
Toilets
Picnic Table
Rubbish Bin
Showers (cold)
Fees
Summer (only): $7.00 adult/night, $3.50 child/night (5-17 years), under 5 free
Booking
You can book via the online booking system or contact:
Before you book online, read the terms & conditions
Campsite details
Family camping at West Bay
The camp, adjacent to Lake Rotoiti, has sites tucked amongst kanuka/manuka forest. It is a 3 km drive or 30 minute walk, 2-3 km depending which way you go, from St Arnaud village and has a boat launching ramp nearby.
The camp is open from mid-December to March and over Easter. It has two separate camping areas, Jetty and Buller.
Map of West Bay campsite (PDF, 884K)
Prior bookings are essential over the Christmas holiday period, classic and power boat weekends, and Easter.
These camping areas have no power.
Volunteer camp host opportunities
Volunteers are sought to act as camp hosts for a minimum of two weeks from mid December through to late April.
You would need your own campervan or caravan. A free powered site is provided in return for basic duties such as checking camper bookings and liaising with the Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre.
For more information and application form: Nelson Lakes volunteer camp host
Camp regulations
- The camp is within Nelson Lakes National Park, park by-laws apply.
- No domestic pets are allowed.
- Sites must be vacated by 11 am on the day of departure.
- Speed limit in the camping areas is 5 km/hr.
- Excessive noise in the campgrounds after 11 pm will not be tolerated.
- Please keep rubbish to a minimum.
- No fires.
- New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Pass is not valid at this camp.
- Jet skis are prohibited.
The management reserves the right to cancel tenancy at any time if park by-laws or these regulations are contravened and under such circumstances will not refund any fees paid in advance.
Location
St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park.
Activities
Bird and wildlife watching
Boating
Child/family friendly activities
Fishing
Kayaking and canoeing
Park Visitor Centre
Services offered at the Visitor Centre include walk and tramping information, maps, hut bookings and tickets, fishing licences and retail sales. Interpretive displays explain the landforms, history and wildlife of the area.