Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite
About Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite
Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite is a DOC campsite in Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 40 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, jetty and unpowered sites, 8 in all. Things to do here include boating, fishing and swimming. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Mt Brown Hut, 8 km away.
This is a large, grassy lake-front campsite beside beautiful Lake Kaniere. Fish from the jetty, boat or swim in the lake.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Jetty
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
- Swimming
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
Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
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- Christchurch to Franz Josef Road Trip: Arthur's Pass and the West Coast
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- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- Freedom Camping on the West Coast 2026: Karamea to Haast, Town by Town
Questions about Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite have?
Boat launching, Jetty, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter and Flush toilets, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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