Image: Rebecca Orpin | DOC
Moke Lake campground.
Moke Lake Campsite

Located in Queenstown area in the Otago region

This is a peaceful campsite beside a small lake. Go boating, swimming, fishing or canoeing on the lake. Walk or mountain bike from Moke Lake to Lake Dispute (a 2 hour walk).

A camp manager in place at site during summer season.

Make sure you have a booking before you go to Moke Lake. There is limited Wi-Fi located at the camp manager’s van to make a booking at site.

If fully booked, Twelve Mile Delta Campsite is located on the Queenstown-Glenorchy Road and does not require reservations.

Note: The bookings limit is due to the campsite infrastructure rather than camping space.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

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 for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Online bookings are required all year.

Turn off the Glenorchy Rd 6 km west of Queenstown into Moke Lake Road and follow the gravel road for about 7 km to the lake.

The road to Moke Lake in winter can be tricky and 4WD only.

Location

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1251305-N5007714
Latitude: -44.99811782, Longitude: 168.57308923

The boat speed limit on the lake is 5 km/hr.

Water is turned off in winter as it freezes.