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Places to stay

Campgrounds

There are serviced campgrounds at Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa. Private accommodation is also available.


Kayaks and bikes on the back of a car parked at West Bay campsite. Photo: Carolyn Gray.

West Bay campsite

This is a standard campsite in the Nelson Lakes area.

Lake Rotoroa campsite.

Lake Rotoroa campsite

This is a standard campsite in the Nelson Lakes area.

Coldwater Stream campsite. Photo: D Parr.

Coldwater Stream campsite

This is a basic campsite in the Nelson Lakes area.

Kawatiri campsite.

Kawatiri campsite

This is a basic campsite in the Nelson Lakes area.

Nelson Lakes area

Nelson Lakes area

Find out about the DOC backcountry huts available in the Nelson Lakes area.

Huts

You need backcountry hut tickets or a backcountry hut pass to stay in the various huts in the area. Huts require one or two tickets. Camping is permitted, but you mustn’t light fires.

There are many DOC huts in the Nelson Lakes area.

 
Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Information

Mainland Islands

Showcase areas

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

Nelson Regional Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 3 546 9339
Address:   Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
79 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
Email:   nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz
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Nelson Lakes Area Office
Phone:      +64 3 521 1806
Email:   nelsonlakesao@doc.govt.nz
Full office details