# Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay Campsite

> A DOC campsite on the shore of Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park, with a jetty, beech forest and tracks into the mountains.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-kerr-bay/

A DOC campsite on the shore of Lake Rotoiti in Nelson Lakes National Park, with a jetty, beech forest and tracks into the mountains. Spaces are limited in summer, so check booking requirements; the lake is cold but clear and good for a quick swim.

- **Nearest town:** St Arnaud, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -41.8110, 172.8450

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-nelson-lakes-buller-westport/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Rotoroa](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-rotoroa/) – 18 km
- [Rabbit Island (Moturoa)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-rabbit-island/) – 61 km
- [World of WearableArt and Classic Cars Museum](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-wow-museum/) – 63 km
- [Māpua Wharf](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-mapua-wharf/) – 66 km

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay Campsite?

Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay Campsite is in St Arnaud, New Zealand, at GPS -41.8110, 172.8450.

### Which road trips pass Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay Campsite?

Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay Campsite is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From Nelson to Westport via Nelson Lakes and the Buller Gorge.

### What is there to see near Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay Campsite?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Rotoroa (18 km), Rabbit Island (Moturoa) (61 km), World of WearableArt and Classic Cars Museum (63 km) and Māpua Wharf (66 km).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay Campsite?

The most pleasant months are usually March–April and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, September and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)