Campsites
Otto/MacDonalds Campsite
About
15 mins north by car from Franz Josef, a beaut spot! Easily accessible. Boat, fish for trout or swim in Lake Mapourika.
Price
$6.50 - $13
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Access: Car, campervan and caravan.
Bookings: Bookings not required, first come, first served.
Facilities: Boat ramp, flushing toilets, tap water, wheelchair access with assistance. 20 non-powered tent sites. No dogs are allowed.
Activities: Boating, fishing, swimming.
Fees
Find out more on the Department of Conservation website.
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite.
Getting there
SH6, 15 km north of Franz Josef/Waiau at the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Short driveway off SH6. Gravel access.
Directions
SH6, 15 km north of Franz Josef/Waiau at the northern end of Lake Mapourika. Short driveway off SH6. Gravel access.
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