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Benmore Wildlife Reserve Campsite
Otematata, Canterbury
Small-lake camp on the road to Lake Benmore, with water-skiing and walks over the dam.
- Price
- NZ$25.50 per site per night
- Booking
- No need to book
A Waitaki Lakes campsite along the road to Lake Benmore, close to Loch Laird. The small lake here is used for water-skiing, and you can walk over Benmore Dam to the lookout. Camping is on a first in, first served basis.
Good to know
- Casual camping NZ$25.50 per site, pay at the booth or by envelope
- No firearms, trail bikes or open fires
- Camp Supervisor: 027 686 6901
- Open
- Third Saturday of September to first Sunday in May
- Getting there
- Road to Lake Benmore from Otematata
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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