Monowai Campsite

About Monowai Campsite
Monowai Campsite is a Basic DOC campsite in Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, on the South Island. It has 5 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, campfires allowed and tap water (untreated), 6 in all. Things to do here include boating and fishing. You can get there by campervan and car. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Clark Hut, 16 km away.
Enjoy this peaceful campsite beside Lake Monowai. Explore the tracks to Rodger Inlet and Green Lake huts, or go fishing or boating.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Campfires allowed
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Fiordland National Park, Fiordland, South Island
Nearby
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- Camping Without a Self-Contained Vehicle in New Zealand (2026): Where You Can Stay
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- Fiordland camping road trip from Te Anau
Questions about Monowai Campsite
Is Monowai Campsite free?
Yes. Monowai Campsite is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Monowai Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Monowai Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan and car.
What facilities does Monowai Campsite have?
Boat launching, Campfires allowed, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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