Te Akatarawa Campground is a council-run site managed by Waimate District Council, located beside Lake Aviemore in Canterbury. The campground offers lakeside camping under willow trees with toilet facilities provided. Access is via the Aviemore Dam or Benmore Dam crossings. The site operates seasonally, typically from late September through to early May, and registration is required on arrival. Popular activities include swimming, boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and tramping. The spacious grounds provide plenty of room for campers seeking a lakeside base in the Mackenzie region.