The Waimate District Council operates 4 large camp sites in the Waitaki Valley, which are open for a season from September to May. They are sited along the shores of Lakes Aviemore and Benmore and are particularly popular for those people who enjoy spending their recreation time in and around water.
The Lakes is a breath taking area to have a holiday, bring your family and friends and fill your days with one of the many activities on offer.
Swimming, boating, water-skiing, canoeing, picnics, tramping, fishing or stay at the campsite and catch up on some reading, rest and relaxation!!
The camp grounds are:
Fisherman's Bend Reserve Briar's Gully
Te Akatarawa Reserve Waitangi Reserve
Facilities vary from site to site with toilet facilities and effluent disposal facilities, boat ramps, drinking water available, tent and caravan sites available (no power)
2010/11 LAKES CAMPING SEASON
OPENS SAT. 25TH SEPTEMBER 2010
Season ticket $275.00
The tickets are for single family group consisting of 2 adults and dependants 16 years and under. Extra adult $8
Seasons tickets available from:
Waimate District Council, Queen Street, Waimate
Waimate Information Centre, 75 Queen St, Waimate
Whitehorse Motors, High Street, Waimate
Kurow Auto Services, Kurow
Site Camping Tickets $15 per site
Tickets obtained from camp registration booths and camp supervisors. Procedures for payment is written on the ticket boxes.
PLEASE NOTE: Registration and payment MUST OCCUR ON ARRIVAL
PLEASE NOTE;
WAITANGI & TE AKATARAWA RESERVES..
Due to tree pruning operations in these reserves, caravan owners are requested NOT to park up prior to the Lakes opening weekend (Sat 25 Sept) to allow for the completion of the operation. Parked vans obstructing the operation may be removed off the campsite.
All caravans and tents left on site during the season MUST have a season ticket displayed at ALL times or they will be removed.
Further Enquiries should be forwarded to:
Graeme Watts, Park Superintendent,
Waimate District Council, PO Box 122, Waimate
Phone: (03) 689 8079 Fax: (03) 689 8075
Cell: 0274 392 759
email: graeme@waimatedc.govt.nz