Image: Ian Guthrie | DOC
Paddleboarder on Lake Middleton
Lake Middleton Campsite

Located in Twizel area in the Canterbury region

Use this campsite as a base to walk or mountain bike in the Lake Ōhau area or in Ruataniwha Conservation Park.

Facilities

After Easter weekend – 30 September

Vault toilet only.

Fees

1 October – Easter weekend

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

After Easter weekend – 30 September

Free. 

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Turn off SH6 onto Lake Ohau Road 13 km south of Twizel. Travel 17 km to Lake Middleton.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1348700, N5092400
Latitude: -44.2782, Longitude:169.8509

Mountain biking / Walking and tramping

Explore the Lake Ōhau area or Ruataniwha Conservation Park: Lake Ōhau area tracks