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    Lake Wardell

    Lake Wardell

    Free CampsitesMackenzie, Canterbury New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Lake Wardell

    Free CampsitesMackenzie, Canterbury New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Tekapo-Twizel Rd,Pukaki

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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Oct 5, 2026
    Positive

    Clean toilet, nice and quiet with plenty of space. Not as scenic as the ones by lake pukaki but a good alternative nearby.

    Anonymous
    Sep 11, 2026
    Positive

    Very nice, well wooded! Lots of spaces to choose from and spend a quiet night.

    Anonymous
    Aug 24, 2026
    Positive

    Great free camping spot! Space for so many vehicles, there were only 4/5 other van when I was here. I can imagine when there is heavy rain the ground can get super muddy but completely fine at the moment. Very peaceful spot to set up for the night!

    Anonymous
    May 2, 2026
    Positive

    Got here 4:15. Plenty of space. Lots of protected park up places. About 20 campers and caravans here and easily accommodate that many more. Small amount of highway noise but not intrusive.

    Anonymous
    Apr 15, 2026
    Positive

    Lots of space and beautiful views. We arrived around 6pm and had no issue getting a nice spot. The toilet had an absolutely atrocious smell that hit you like bricks even before you open the door but being self-contained saved us from this!

    Anonymous
    Apr 15, 2026
    Positive

    Nice camp spot protected from the weather unlike other ones facing the lake.

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    Essi
    Mar 23, 2026
    Positive

    Spacious camping area. Lots of space, peaceful. Approx. 30min drive to Mt. Cook. good place to watch the stars and a great sunset spot. Only one toilet, which was clean but smelled bad.

    Anonymous
    Mar 21, 2026
    Positive

    Go to lake pukaki overnight campervan parking just up the road - best free camp spot with unreal views! Lots of spaces available.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 5, 2026
    Negative

    Avoid the toilet at all costs, it is the worst smelling toilet I have ever come across. within 2 minutes the smell had stained my clothes and skin.

    Anonymous
    Feb 20, 2026
    Positive

    Great location, calm camping, next to a pound. One toilet that has been one of the cleanest so far at a freedom camping.