8 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers in the afternoon and evening.
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1 / 3Hāwea Conservation Park
Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
Camp alongside Lake Hāwea in a large, grassy area with good shade from mountain beech trees. Walk along the lake shore, go fishing or swimming.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
40
Dogs
Not allowed
Alerts for Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
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Southern Lakes forecast
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
9 October 2026
Cloud about the terrain lifting in the morning, then returning in the evening. Isolated afternoon and evening showers.
10 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers.
11 October 2026
Partly cloudy.
12 October 2026
Fine.
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About Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
Camp alongside Lake Hāwea in a large, grassy area with good shade from mountain beech trees. Walk along the lake shore, go fishing or swimming.
Dog access at Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
No dogs.
Facilities at Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite
- Boat launching
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
- Toilets - non-flush
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