Lake Mackenzie campsite | Routeburn Track, Fiordland National Park
If it’s a choice between the confines of a 50-person hut accommodation or your own spot removed from the crowds, many would opt for seclusion at Lake Mackenzie campsite.
Lake Mackenzie campsite is a great location. Pity the artificially grassed sites aren’t more suited to the activity of camping, ie, not exactly level and somewhat lumpy. Don’t camp by the lake, it can get significantly underwater in a hurry, and, in any case, the hut warden will stroll up and insist you move.
category . . . Great Walk campsite
Camping fee . . . from 1 July 2026
Camping fee . . . from 1 July 2026
New Zealand residents | Summer| 1 October to 30 April
Adult (18+ years): $28.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $14.00 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
New Zealand residents | Non-summer | 1 May to 30 September
Adult (18+ years): $10.00 per night
Child/youth (5–17 years): $5.00 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free
International | Summer | 1 October to 30 April
Adult (18+ years): $42.00 per night
Child/Youth/Infant (0–17 years): $21.00 per night
International | Non-summer | 1 May to 30 September
Adult (18+ years): $10.00 per night
Child/Youth/Infant (0–17 years): $5.00 per night
Backcountry Hut Passes and hut tickets are not valid.
booking . . . required for all trampers, including infants. book here
campsites . . . 9 sites, maximum 20 campers
facilities . . . stainless steel benchtop, sink, picnic tables, fireplace
water . . . tap at rainwater tank at kitchen shelter
toilet . . . long drop
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