10 October 2026
Cloud about the tops and a few showers, becoming frequent at night.
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West Bay Campsite - Jetty zone
Enjoy water activities on the lake at this easily accessible campsite in the picturesque Nelson Lakes National Park. This is one of the two camping zones in West Bay Campsite. It is only open during the summer months.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
16
Dogs
Not allowed
Alerts for West Bay Campsite - Jetty zone
Access to Rotoiti Lodge affected by works
Due to water treatment plant replacement work: Summit Street and Ward Street tracks through to Rotoiti Lodge will be closed from Tuesday 29 September to Friday 23 October, 2026. You can still access Rotoiti Lodge via Brunner Peninsula Walk at West Bay or from Ward Street to Lodge Road or via Lodge Road off SH63. There may be disruptions to the water supply on 29 and 30 September including at West Bay campground. First published on 25 September 2026.
Access to Rotoiti Lodge affected by works
Due to water treatment plant replacement work: Summit Street and Ward Street tracks through to Rotoiti Lodge will be closed from Tuesday 29 September to Friday 23 October, 2026. You can still access Rotoiti Lodge via Brunner Peninsula Walk at West Bay or from Ward Street to Lodge Road or via Lodge Road off SH63. There may be disruptions to the water supply on 29 and 30 September including at West Bay campground. First published on 25 September 2026.
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Nelson Lakes National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, becoming few and far between in the afternoon, then clearing to fine in the evening.
12 October 2026
Fine, but becoming overcast in the evening.
13 October 2026
Showers.
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls.
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About West Bay Campsite - Jetty zone
Enjoy water activities on the lake at this easily accessible campsite in the picturesque Nelson Lakes National Park. This is one of the two camping zones in West Bay Campsite. It is only open during the summer months.
Dog access at West Bay Campsite - Jetty zone
No dogs.
Facilities at West Bay Campsite - Jetty zone
- Boat launching
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Shower - cold
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - flush
Walking tracks near West Bay Campsite - Jetty zone
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.