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  • Lake Ruataniwha (West End)

    Lake Ruataniwha (West End)

    Free CampsitesMackenzie, Canterbury New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Lake Ruataniwha (West End)

    Free CampsitesMackenzie, Canterbury New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Lake Ruataniwha (West End)
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    Max Smith Dr, Twizel
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    +64 3 435 0737
    Email
    info@mackenzie.govt.nz
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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Jul 9, 2026
    Positive

    Great views. Was clean and tidy, with only a few campers.

    Anonymous
    Apr 18, 2026
    Positive

    Huge space, we drove in from Twizel and didn’t want to risk going all the way up to Lake Pukaki (which would probably have been fine since it’s kinda off season). Great experience, nothing to complain about!

    Anonymous
    Apr 9, 2026
    Positive

    Excellent views and space. No toilet tho.

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    Agathe
    Apr 4, 2026
    Positive

    It was perfect! There weren't many people, so we had it completely peaceful! And the scenery was beautiful. Note: there are no toilets at the campsite, and the cell service is limited.

    Anonymous
    Mar 4, 2026
    Negative

    Lovely views however had someone attempt to get into our vehicle whilst we were sleeping and had our window smashed when they realised the door was locked. Think we had a stroke of very bad luck but maybe camp close by to others at this campsite.

    Anonymous
    Jan 21, 2026
    Positive

    Nice spot with a beautiful view of the lake, plenty of pitches

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    Lottie
    Jan 18, 2026
    Positive

    Gorgeous sunset and view of stars. Plenty of space, even though we arrived at 9:30pm.

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    Amy
    Jan 11, 2026
    Positive

    We had a beautiful sunset and it is such a calm place. Huge place and plenty of space for all. Most vehicles parked here were self contained and place looks clean. We didn't check out the toilet

    Anonymous
    Dec 29, 2025
    Positive

    The spot was opened on 23/12, not as described in the destination. No signs at the site said Sth. Else.

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    Paul
    Nov 22, 2025
    Positive

    All other comments are spot on. Great location, a little breezy but most places are. One bar of phone reception on spark 4g. Short walk to check out the hydro power station hidden down the valley.

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