Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
About Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite is a DOC campsite in Hāwea Conservation Park, Otago, on the South Island. It has 40 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 8 in all. Things to do here include fishing, swimming and walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Sawyer Burn Hut, 3 km away.
Camp alongside Lake Hāwea in a large, grassy area with good shade from mountain beech trees. Walk around the lake, go fishing or swimming.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Non-flush toilets
Things to do
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Walking
Fees
Fees apply. 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
Hāwea Conservation Park, Otago, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated) and Wheelchair access, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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