Lake Mackenzie Campsite
Located in Fiordland National Park in the Fiordland region
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Introduction
This is a walk-in, Great Walk campsite on the Routeburn Track, Fiordland National Park. Bookings required in the Great Walks season.Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Seasonal restrictions
In the Great Walks season (15 November 2024 – 30 April 2025)
Note: Due to repair work, the Routeburn Track Great Walk season starts on 15 November 2024.
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 28 October 2024)
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Dog access
This is one of two DOC campsites and three DOC huts on the Routeburn Track.
Routeburn Track huts:
Routeburn Track campsites:
Fees
In the Great Walks season (15 November 2024 – 30 April 2025)
Note: Due to repair work, the Routeburn Track Great Walk season starts on 15 November 2024.
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand:
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $12 per person, per night
International visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $38 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $19 per person, per night
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May 2024 – 28 October 2024)
For all visitors:
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per person, per night
- Child (5 to 17 years): $5 per person, per night
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Bookings are required in the Great Walks season.
This campsite is on the Routeburn Track in Fiordland National Park. It is about 4 – 6 hours walk from the Divide, Milford Road (reached from Te Anau).
Tracks to this campsite
The use of hut facilities by campers is not permitted. You must carry your own tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear etc.
A resident DOC ranger is stationed at the nearby hut (during the Great Walks season) and will check your tickets, pass on information about the environment and weather, or help you out should an emergency arise.
Contacts
| Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre | |
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| Phone | +64 3 249 7924 |
| fiordlandvc@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | Lakefront Drive Te Anau 9600 |
| Hours | Visitor centre hours and services |