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Loch Laird Campground
Otematata, Canterbury
Willow-shaded camp beside Benmore Dam, with a small lake for water-skiing and a safe cycle ride to Otematata.
- Price
- NZ$25.50 per site per night
- Booking
- No need to book
The nearest Waitaki Lakes campsite to Benmore Dam, with camping under willows beside a small lake popular for water-skiing. You can walk over the dam to a lookout, and there is a safe cycle route into Otematata. Sites are first in, first served.
Good to know
- Casual camping is NZ$25.50 per site, pay on arrival
- Speed limit 10 km/h in camp, no open fires
- No camping within 10 m of the lake edge
- Open
- Third Saturday of September to first Sunday in May
- Getting there
- Short road from Otematata
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Toilets
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