Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite

The peaceful Kidd’s Bush Reserve Campsite sits on the shores of Lake Hawea, just off “the Neck”—a land bridge between Lake Wanaka and Lake Hawea. I like staying at this campsite before or after driving over Haast Pass from Franz Josef to Wanaka (or vice versa). With Lake Hawea at your doorstep, beech trees to provide shade, mountains to gaze up at, and plenty of walks nearby, this is an awesome place to set up camp, whether you’re in a campervan or tent.