Kinloch Campsite
About Kinloch Campsite
Kinloch Campsite is a DOC campsite in Glenorchy area, Otago, on the South Island. It has 15 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, jetty and unpowered sites, 8 in all. Things to do here include boating and fishing. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Mid Caples Campsite (lawn at hut), 8 km away.
Camp on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s longest lake. Explore the area along the Caples or the Greenstone tramping tracks. Swim, kayak, fish or go boating on the lake, or enjoy the scenery.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Jetty
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
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
Glenorchy area, Otago, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Otago
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- Camping With a Dog in NZ: Where Dogs Are Allowed (2026)
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- Wānaka to Haast Pass: Drive, Stops and Camping Guide
Questions about Kinloch Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Kinloch Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Kinloch Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Kinloch Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Kinloch Campsite have?
Boat launching, Jetty, Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated) and Non-flush toilets, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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