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Waitaki Lakes Camping Reserves

 

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)

 

2009/2010 LAKES CAMPING SEASON

IS NOW OPEN..

CLOSES 1st MAY 2010

 

Season tickets 2009/2010  -  $250.00

(Per site for whole season for a single family group consisting of two adults and dependents 15 years and under inclusive - extra adults $8.00 per night)

 

Overnight tickets - $15.00

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

Waitaki Lakes Camping Guide 09/10

 

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