Boat Harbour

Canterbury

Boat Harbour

Canterbury

At a glance

CampgroundCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Sheltered lakeside camping at Boat Harbour, Lake Benmore. Council-run site near Otematata with boat ramp access, mature trees, and facilities for caravans and tents.

Boat Harbour camping ground sits beside the main boat ramp at Lake Benmore near Otematata in the Waitaki District. This sheltered site features mature trees surrounding a large open central area, accommodating both caravans and tents. Managed by Waitaki District Council, the campground operates on an honesty payment system with fees paid to the warden or via an honesty box at the entrance. Restroom facilities are provided, though open fires are not permitted and dogs must be kept on leads. The site's proximity to the boat ramp makes it popular with boaties and anglers accessing Lake Benmore, while supplies can be obtained from the shop in nearby Otematata township.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

Boat Harbour•CAN

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Common questions about Boat Harbour

What facilities does Boat Harbour have?

Boat Harbour has caravans and tent site. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Boat Harbour online?

We hold no online booking link for Boat Harbour, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Boat Harbour?

Boat Harbour sits in CAN. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Boat Harbour

Facilities recorded for Boat Harbour
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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