Kinloch Campsite
Dogs on a leash only
About this campsite
Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s longest lake. Explore the area along the Caples or the Greenstone tramping tracks. Swim, kayak, fish or go boating on the lake, or enjoy the scenery.
Department of Conservation
Getting there
From Glenorchy follow the Glenorchy - Paradise Rd, turn left into Priory Rd then right into Glenorchy - Routeburn Rd. Follow to Kinloch Rd. Kinloch Campsite is 27 km from Glenorchy. Gravel from Dart River bridge. The road and campsite are prone to flooding and can be inaccessible in heavy rain.
Department of Conservation
Before you go
Boil water for your own protection. Booking from the campsite might not be possible Mobile phone coverage is patchy at this campsite. It is recommended to book and paying for the campsite on the DOC booking system before arriving. Choosing a safe tent site For your safety we recommend not camping under the trees at this campsite. Water Safety Be aware that the head of the lake is a challenging place for swimming and can be dangerous. There are strong currents where the river meets the lake, and
Department of Conservation
Walk from the tent
The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, straight-line distance.
Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.