Te Akatarawa Campground

Canterbury

Canterbury

About this campsite

Council campground beside Lake Aviemore in Canterbury, with seasonal lakeside camping under willows. Swimming, boating, fishing. Managed by Waimate District Council.

Te Akatarawa Campground is a council-run site managed by Waimate District Council, located beside Lake Aviemore in Canterbury. The campground offers lakeside camping under willow trees with toilet facilities provided. Access is via the Aviemore Dam or Benmore Dam crossings. The site operates seasonally, typically from late September through to early May, and registration is required on arrival. Popular activities include swimming, boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and tramping. The spacious grounds provide plenty of room for campers seeking a lakeside base in the Mackenzie region.

Location

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Common questions about Te Akatarawa Campground

Can you book Te Akatarawa Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Te Akatarawa Campground, 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.

Where is Te Akatarawa Campground?

Te Akatarawa Campground 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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