Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Twelve Mile Delta Campsite

Camp on a river delta at the outlet of Twelve-Mile Creek near the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Go boating, swimming and fishing or enjoy the walking and mountain biking tracks. Regenerating forest surrounds the campsite.

Otago, New Zealand

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Campsite DOC Queenstown area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

310m

Approx. elevation

-45.06702, 168.54588

Coordinates

E1249410-N4999902

Map reference

Image: Daniel Deans | DOC

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About this campsite

Twelve Mile Delta was a location for Ithilien Camp in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Find out more about this and other .

Facilities

Boat launching, Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Fishing, Picnicking

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.

More details

Access: Boat, Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 100 unpowered

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