Great spot, long drop toilets were fairly clean. We arrived late afternoon and had no problems getting a flat spot by the lake.

Super free camp on the shore of Poaka lake. A huge number of spots on flat ground. All types of camping allowed. Very quiet with view of the mountains including Mount Cook in clear weather. There are also 2 dry toilets at the campground.

The actual campsite itself is lovely, but unfortunately we had a very frightening experience during our stay. At around 10:30pm, rocks were thrown at our van, waking us up. About 10 minutes later, a creepy car arrived and circled our van before parking nearby and turning its lights off. The occupants then got out with a torch and started walking towards our van. We were extremely scared, so I called the police. In the end, we felt so uncomfortable and unsafe that we decided to leave.

Lovely campsite. Free. Loads of space. Drop toilet was pretty clean. Morning by the lake is lovely. Only thing I will say is maybe don’t park too near the first area with the picnic bench by the water, we were woken up by a group of tourists (look like some photography tour) taking pictures right outside our boot 😂 for sunrise. Maybe go further long the water

Long gravel path and steep decent to campsite. Smelly long drops, beautiful surroundings

DOC spacious with many locations on the edge of a lake. To access it by gravel road on 2/3 km but it is done without problems. Only weak point, there are 2 toilets which is widely enough but it could really a lot, he should come clean them (it becomes urgent 😅)

Best site we have done. no shower but large enough, quiet and beautiful.

Around 10:40 pm last night someone vandalized multiple tents including ours.

Didn’t feel safe. At midnight someone is coming and stealing your belongings. Be very careful and aware, catch those bustards

Spacious, peaceful campsite with plenty of room for turning large vehicles. Nestled beside a pretty lake with a canal right behind it. Stunning views across to Aoraki/Mt Cook. Stay on the gravel canal road until you've passed most of the campsite before turning into it. Lake Wardell on the other side of SH8 looked lovely too but is closer to the road.