Lake Alexandrina

Canterbury

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Lake Alexandrina

Canterbury

About this campsite

Lake Alexandrina campground in Canterbury offers lakeside camping at $20 per site, with toilets and pet-friendly unpowered sites. Closed winter; open summer to spring.

Lake Alexandrina is a low-cost campground in the Mackenzie District, Canterbury, situated beside the lake with mountain views. Managed by Mackenzie District Council, it charges $20 per site and operates during summer, autumn and spring, closing over winter from June to August. The site accommodates tents and self-contained vehicles, with unpowered sites available. Facilities include toilets, parking and pets are permitted. Located on Lake Alexandrina Road near Lake Tekapo, the campground provides phone signal and access to the lakefront, making it a straightforward base for exploring the surrounding high country.

Location

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Common questions about Lake Alexandrina

Can you book Lake Alexandrina online?

We hold no online booking link for Lake Alexandrina, 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 Lake Alexandrina?

Lake Alexandrina 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.

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