Chat with a human
Let us help you pick the perfect camper for your once in a lifetime adventure
Where:
Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking, Pukaki 7999
Known for:
- Iconic turquoise lake and Aoraki / Mount Cook views.
- Simple facilities
- Stargazing thanks to low light pollution
Popular with:
- Certified self-contained campervans
- Photographers and nature-lovers
- Stargazers
- Travelers en route between Tekapo and Mount Cook
Description
Lake Pukaki Overnight Campervan Parking offers a breathtaking lakeside stop-over with views east to Mount Cook. This government-sanctioned freedom camping area provides self-contained vehicles a place to stay overnight, with tiered parking on gravel, drop toilets, and waste bins.
About
Located at the southern end of Lake Pukaki, alongside State Highway 8 near the hydro spillway. The site is part of Mackenzie District’s designated freedom camping zones.
Restricted to certified self-contained vehicles only (with sticker). Overnight stay is limited to one night and it’s first-come, first-served. No drinkable water or power; bring supplies and dispose of waste properly. Enjoy starlit skies, dramatic lake views, and sunrise over Aoraki / Mt Cook.
