South Arm Campsite (Lake Manapouri)
Basic campsiteLocated in Fiordland National Park, SouthlandOpen
- Sites
- 8
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Cost
- Free
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Water
- Yes
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
This campsite in South Arm, Lake Manapouri.
Access is by approximately 39 km of gravel road with steep sections and tight corners. Not suitable for large or towing vehicles. Check with the Fiordland VC for up to date road conditions.
The best access is by boat on Lake Manapouri or via the Borland Road.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 45.58653° S, 167.37386° E

About this place
This is a basic campsite in a beautiful setting surrounded by beech forest on Lake Manapouri, Fiordland National Park. Access by boat or via Borland Road.
Fees and bookings
Free
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Percy Shelter
Southland • 3.9 km
Percy Shelter is a hut located in the Southland region of New Zealand. The provided records do not include specific details about its facilities or location.
West Arm Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Southland • 11 km
West Arm Hut is a basic six-bunk hut located in western Fiordland.
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Hope Arm Hut
Standard • 12 bunks • Southland • 13 km
Hope Arm Hut is a standard 12-bunk hut located in eastern Fiordland.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
North Borland Hut
Basic/bivvies • 2 bunks • Southland • 14.1 km
North Borland Hut is a basic two-bunk hut located in southern Fiordland.
Toilets - non-flush • Water from stream • Water supply
Walks nearby
Contact
Te Rua-o-te-moko/Fiordland National Park Visitor Centre
1 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau 9600
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
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