Omakau

Otago

Omakau

Otago

About this campsite

Omakau Recreation Reserve and Camping Ground in Central Otago offers powered sites and hot showers near the Otago Central Rail Trail between Alexandra and Ranfurly.

Omakau Recreation Reserve and Camping Ground sits in Central Otago, metres from the renowned Otago Central Rail Trail between Alexandra and Ranfurly. This council-managed facility in the historic former gold mining settlement provides powered sites and hot showers for cyclists, travellers and freedom campers exploring the rail trail. The camping ground has undergone review by Central Otago District Council to ensure ongoing viability and alignment with community and tourism needs in this rural area. Its convenient location makes it a practical stopover for those travelling the trail or touring Central Otago's backcountry.

Location

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Common questions about Omakau

Can you book Omakau online?

We hold no online booking link for Omakau, 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 Omakau?

Omakau sits in OTA. 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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