The Waimate District Council operates 4 large camp sites in the Waitaki Valley, which are open for a season from October to April. They are sited along the shores of Lake Aviemore, 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) available.
Season tickets 2008/2009 - $220.00
(Per site for whole season for a single family group consisting of two adults and dependents 15 years and under inclusive. Extra adults $6.00 per night)
Overnight tickets - $12.00
Tickets obtained from camp registration booths and camp supervisors. Procedures for payment is written on the ticket boxes.
Seasons tickets available from:
Waimate District Council, Queen Street, Waimate
Whitehorse Motors, High Street, Waimate
Kurow Auto Services, Kurow
All caravans and tents left on site during the season MUST have a season ticket displayed at ALL times or they will be removed.
For your copy of the Waimate District Lakes Camping Reserves 2007/2008 brochure 'A guide to camping sites and facilities in the Waitaki Valley' please click here to download
WDC Lakes Camping Reserves
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