Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Campsite is suitable for campervans and caravans only.
Currently the campsite is suitable for campervans and caravans only.
There are 10 sites for campervans and caravans, with a maxium of 50 people permitted at the campsite.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking.
Online bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Located 17 km from Glenorchy. Follow the Glenorchy–Paradise Road.
Access: From the Rees River Bridge, there's 9 km of gravel road.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1234316, N5036452
Latitude: -44.73171743, Longitude: 168.38184312
Diamond Lake Campsite may flood in heavy rain.
Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 442 7935 |
| Email: | queenstownvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
50 Stanley Street |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |