Diamond Lake (Glenorchy)

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Glenorchy, Queenstown Region

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Organisation

DOC Otago

Central government organisation

Location

South Island ▷ Queenstown Region ▷ Glenorchy

Categories

Freedom Camping

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Coordinates

-44.7309736052295

168.380291366577

Latitude
-44.7309736052295
Longitude
168.380291366577

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $8 per adult, $4 per child	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $8 per adult, $4 per child
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Stay Duration	4 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 4 nights You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row. Four nights maximum in a single calendar month.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 4 nights You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row. Four nights maximum in a single calendar month.
Dump Station	No dump station Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Powered Sites	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site Department of Conservation Restricted Freedom Camping Sites are for Self Contained Vehicles only with restrictions over length of stay. Some of these locations may have a toilet, but this can't be expected.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site Department of Conservation Restricted Freedom Camping Sites are for Self Contained Vehicles only with restrictions over length of stay. Some of these locations may have a toilet, but this can't be expected.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

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✓ Lovely setting

✓ Warmer swim than Wakatipu

𐄂 Bad sandflies

𐄂 Smelly toilets

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7/10	2	22%
6/10	1	11%
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3.5/5

Lovely setting and the lake was perfect for a swim- way warmer than Lake Wakatipu!
Sandflies were pretty bad and toilets smelt disgusting. Road getting there was one of the roughest I've been on in this country. Quite a small site compared to others nearby, maybe 20 flat spots.

Reviewed 9 months ago

Andi
4.5/5

After the hustle and bustle of Queenstown, my husband and I decided to spend New Year's Eve here and we're so glad we did as it's a beautiful spot.
We were the only ones there, probably because it's a bit of a trek down a gravel road to get there and not suitable for really large campervans as the road gets quite narrow and there are overhanging branches to contend with. The scenery is stunning though and we only had birds and sheep as neighbours! We decided to go for a dip in the lake as it was a hot evening when we arrived but the water was glacial! Definitely cooled us down. Two longdrops near the paystation. $8/person. Lots of sandflies there in the evening so wear repellent if you're a magnet for them like I am!

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Sylvia
4.5/5

Great little place but not a free camping area.
It may have used to be but now it's DOC. $8 per person but with a drop toilet. Great view of diamond lake.

Reviewed about 5 years ago

Amir
3.5/5

Fair old trek to this one, nice and remote with fantastic views.
Had the place to ourselves.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

James Jackson
4.0/5

A short walk around the lake, on a full moon it was pretty magical!

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Sam Creecy
4.0/5

We arrived in the dark but good site, beautiful views.
No facilities but fine for self contained vehicles and cheap for a family ($20). Only 10km outside of Queenstown

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Jacqui Deans
5.0/5

Rough gravel road, narrow in parts, to get there, but well worth it.
The scenery is really magic and on a still day the lake looks like a mirror. Only for self-contained though. No toilet, but can use water from lake. We stayed there three days - didn't want to leave!

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Bill McMurray
3.0/5

The campsite was a little disappointing.
The drive there is fantastic, but the camping area itself is not that fantastic. There are a number of telephone poles in front of you. Having said that we had the place to ourselves which was nice.

Reviewed about 11 years ago

Karen Perry
5.0/5

Most stunning view of the lake, parking space is situated in front of a charming forest.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

Christian Schumacher

Diamond Lake (Glenorchy)

Diamond Lake (Glenorchy)

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DOC Otago

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Campsite Managing Organisation

Campsite Managing Organisation

Maximum Stay Duration

Maximum Stay Duration

Dump Station

Dump Station

Booking Required

Booking Required

Powered Sites

Powered Sites

Dogs

Dogs

Vehicle Access

Vehicle Access

DOC Campsite Category

DOC Campsite Category

WiFi Internet

WiFi Internet

Campfire Rules

Campfire Rules

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