Mavora Lakes Campsite
About Mavora Lakes Campsite
Mavora Lakes Campsite is a DOC campsite in Mavora Lakes Conservation Park, Southland, on the South Island. It has 60 sites. Its facilities include barbecue, boat launching and campfires allowed, 8 in all. Things to do here include boating, fishing and biking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Upper Oreti Hut, 12 km away.
Mavora Lakes Campsite has two main (standard) camping areas: one alongside South Mavora Lake, and the other between South Mavora Lake and North Mavora Lake.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Boat launching
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
- Biking
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
Mavora Lakes Conservation Park, Southland, South Island
Nearby
Guides for Southland
- Queenstown to Glenorchy: a 3-day camping escape
- Southern Scenic Route camping guide
- Freedom Camping in Queenstown Lakes 2026: Where You Can Stay
- 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
- Stewart Island Camping Guide: Rakiura Track and Oban
Questions about Mavora Lakes Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Mavora Lakes Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Mavora Lakes Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Mavora Lakes Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Mavora Lakes Campsite have?
Barbecue, Boat launching, Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites and Tap water (untreated), and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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