Champagne Gully
Champagne Gully
Champagne Gully is a free campground situated along State Highway 8 in the Cromwell Gorge, on the shore of Lake Dunstan in Central Otago. A boat ramp is located here, making it a convenient stop for anglers and boaters accessing the lake.
The site is open to both tents and self-contained vehicles, and toilet facilities are provided. Stays are limited to one night per calendar month, and the site is monitored to ensure rules are observed.
Expect some road noise from the adjacent highway, though traffic quietens overnight. Cromwell township is close by, offering easy access to further exploration of the Otago region.
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