Lake Mackenzie Campsite
Located in Fiordland National Park in the Fiordland region
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Introduction
This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite on the Routeburn Track, Fiordland National Park. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (1 November 2023 – 30 April 2024)
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2023 – 31 October 2023)
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Dog access
This is one of two DOC campsites and three DOC huts on the Routeburn Track.
Routeburn Track huts:
Campsites on Routeburn Track:
Fees
Walking the track outside the Great Walk season should only be attempted by fit, experienced and well equipped trampers.
In the Great Walks season (1 November 2023 – 30 April 2024)
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
- Adult (18+ years): $21 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): free but booking still required
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $32 per person, per night
- Child (17 years and under): $16 per person, per night
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2023 – 31 October 2023)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per person, per night
- Child: (17 years and under): free
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Bookings are required all year.
This campsite is on the Routeburn Track in Fiordland National Park. It is about 4 – 6 hours walk from the Divide, Milford Road (reached from Te Anau).
Tracks to this campsite
The use of hut facilities by campers is not permitted. You must carry your own tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear etc.
A resident DOC ranger is stationed at the nearby hut (during the Great Walks season) and will check your tickets, pass on information about the environment and weather, or help you out should an emergency arise.
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko / Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 249 7924 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 29 Te Anau 9640 |
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