Location of our camping areas and information on what you can do on them.

We manage 5 camping areas on Crown land in the South Island. 

These include:

  • Bendigo, Lowburn, Jacksons Inlet and Champagne Gully on the shores of Lake Dunstan in Central Otago.
  • Pines Camp at the southern end of Lake Pukaki in the Mackenzie District in South Canterbury.

These camping areas are free for everyone to enjoy, if they follow some simple guidelines.

These include:

  • not lighting fires
  • using the rubbish bins provided
  • not exceeding the maximum night stay.

Camping on any other Crown land we manage is not permitted.

Camping area information

Central Otago District

Camping areaFreedom camping noticeMax night stay (per calendar month)Toilet facilitiesTents allowed?Self-contained vehicles only?
Bendigo

Catalogue number LINZ L N 01300

3 nightsYesYesNo
Lowburn

Catalogue number LINZ L N 01301

3 nightsYesNoYes
Jacksons Inlet

Catalogue number LINZ L N 01302

1 nightNoNoYes
Champagne Gully

Catalogue number LINZ L N 01303

1 nightYesYesNo

Mackenzie District

Camping areaFreedom camping noticeMax night stay (per calendar month)Toilet facilitiesTents allowed?Self-contained vehicles only?
Pines Camp

Catalogue number LINZ L N 01304

3 nightsYesNoYes

Our camping areas are monitored in line with requirements in the Freedom Camping Act 2011 and the Self-contained Motor Vehicle Amendment 2023.

We work closely with the Central Otago District Council and Mackenzie District Council to ensure these sites are kept safe, clean and tidy.

The Tiaki Promise

Please follow these guidelines and enjoy your stay.

How to care for NZ - be prepared, drive carefully, keep NZ clean, protect nature, show respect.
How to care for NZ - be prepared, drive carefully, keep NZ clean, protect nature, show respect.
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Tiaki means to care for people and place. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations. 

How to care for NZ

  • Be prepared
  • Drive Carefully
  • Keep NZ clean
  • Protect nature
  • Show respect

More information

The freedom camping website has more information about camping responsibly.

Freedom camping

Questions

If you have any questions about our camping areas, email crownproperty@linz.govt.nz or call 0800 665 463 

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