Kinloch Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Glenorchy area, OtagoDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s longest lake. Explore the area along the Caples or the Greenstone tramping tracks. Swim, kayak, fish or go boating on the lake, or enjoy the scenery.
Know before you go
Booking from the campsite might not be possible
Mobile phone coverage is patchy at this campsite. It is recommended to book and paying for the campsite on the DOC booking system before arriving.
Choosing a safe tent site
For your safety we recommend not camping under the trees at this campsite.
Water Safety
Be aware that the head of the lake is a challenging place for swimming and can be dangerous. There are strong currents where the river meets the lake, and the lake is very cold. Kinloch is in a remote area so if you get into trouble it can take a long time to get help. Read more about safety when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. Te Araroa – The Trail Pass Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass .
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. Book Kinloch Campsite online Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Whakatipu-wai-Māori/Queenstown Visitor Centre
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
All details
- Facilities
- Boat launchingJettyNon-powered/tent sitesWater from tap - not treatedboil before useWheelchair accessibleToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- BoatingFishing
- Access
- BoatCampervanCarCaravan
- Setting
- Rivers and lakes
- Unpowered sites
- 15
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Standard
- Dogs
- Dogs on a leash only.
- Location
- Located in Glenorchy area
- Tents
- Yes
- Caravans
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- No
- Reservations
- No
- Fee
- Yes
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.44.84372° S, 168.34999° E
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.