West Bay Campsite - Buller Zone

About this campsite

The campsite is one of two camping zones of West Bay Campsite. Sites are tucked amongst kanuka/manuka forest. It is adjacent to Lake Rotoiti and there is a boat launching ramp nearby.

Campsite zones

This camping zone is Buller. 

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These camping areas have no power.

Volunteer camp host opportunities

Volunteers are needed to act as camp hosts for a minimum of two weeks from mid December through to late April.

You would need your own campervan or caravan. A free powered site is provided in return for basic duties such as checking camper bookings and liaising with the Nelson Lakes Visitor Centre.

For more information and application form: 

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Shower - cold, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Bird and wildlife watching, Boating, Fishing, Kayaking and canoeing, Mountain biking, Swimming, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $10 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays from 11 December 2026 to 30 March 2027. 

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

11 December - 30 March

The campground is open. Bookings are required.

Book well in advance for the Christmas holiday period, classic and power boat weekends, and Easter.

31 March - 10 December

The campground is closed.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Forest, Rivers and lakes

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 22 unpowered

Trails

West Bay Campsite - Buller Zone can be accessed on the trails Rotoiti Loop The Lake and Ultra Tour du Nelson Lakes from our trail directory.