Lake Poaka Campsite
Basic campsiteLocated in Twizel area, CanterburyDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
High visitor numbers at Lake Poaka Campsite
14 September 2026
Lake Poaka Campsite is likely to be very busy this weekend (19-20 September 2026) with higher than usual visitor numbers expected. If you're planning to stay at this site, be prepared and have a backup accommodation option in case it reaches capacity. For updates and information on alternative camping options, check the DOC website. First published on 15 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
Use this campsite as a base for recreational activities around the Twizel area or as an overnight stay in a picturesque setting.
Contact
Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Visitor Centre
1 Larch Grove, Aoraki/Mount Cook 7999
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
All details
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sitesWater from streamToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- Mountain bikingSwimmingWalking and tramping
- Access
- CampervanCar
- Setting
- Rivers and lakes
- Unpowered sites
- 30
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Location
- Located in Twizel area
- Toilets
- Yes
- Reservations
- No
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.44.20658° S, 170.09803° 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.