Possum Lodge

Southland

Possum Lodge

Southland

At a glance

CampgroundPowerCaravansTent SiteDrinking WaterShowerToilets

About this campsite

Traditional lakeside camping ground on Lake Manapouri with powered sites, tent sites, showers and toilets, surrounded by native beech forest near Fiordland.

Possum Lodge is a traditional camping ground on the edge of Lake Manapouri, where the Waiau River meets the lake, surrounded by native beech forest. The site offers powered and tent sites, with drinking water, showers and toilets available. Guests can walk through native bush to the sandy lake shore or stroll along the riverside, and the location provides access to trout fishing in the lower Waiau River. The camping ground is close to Fiordland National Park and serves as a base for exploring the area's natural attractions, with native birdlife creating a dawn chorus through the surrounding forest.

What this place offers

Amenities

Power

Drinking Water

Shower

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

Possum Lodge•STL

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Common questions about Possum Lodge

What facilities does Possum Lodge have?

Possum Lodge has power, caravans, tent site, drinking water, shower and toilets. 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 Possum Lodge online?

We hold no online booking link for Possum Lodge, 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 Possum Lodge?

Possum Lodge sits in STL. 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 Possum Lodge

Facilities recorded for Possum Lodge
Facility	On site
Power	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Shower	Yes
Toilets	Yes

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