Bay View Reserve Playground
📍 Kelvin Heights, Otago
Free outdoor reserve on Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown with a children's playground, duck-feeding shoreline, wharf access for water taxis, picnic chairs, a drinking fountain, and ample parking for campervans.
Nice little spot to stop for 30 mins, quick picnic, feed the ducks and enjoy the beautiful views. Ample parking when we stopped by, a playground for younger kids and a wharf to get a water taxi
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families wanting a low-key lakeside break in Queenstown — thirty minutes of duck feeding, a playground run, and lake views without admission costs. The carpark handles campervans well. Sunset visits are particularly rewarding; the spot is tucked away enough to stay uncrowded even during peak Queenstown season.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Jonathon Batkin
4 years ago
“Nice little spot to stop for 30 mins, quick picnic, feed the ducks and enjoy the beautiful views. Ample parking when we stopped by, a playground for younger kids and a wharf to get a water taxi”
강동설현
a year ago
“It's the perfect sunset spot! It's a little-known spot, so it's perfect for a quiet, secluded experience. ❤️”
Cheryl Camp
4 years ago
“Very pleasant area to picnic & relax. You can also walk the track to Kelvin Beach from here.”
Desiree
a year ago
“Decent sized car park for bigger campervans. Drinking fountain available. Chairs to picnic on also available.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Bay View Reserve sits on the Lake Wakatipu waterfront with direct wharf access connecting to water taxi services. A children's playground anchors the reserve, and the sheltered shoreline is a reliable duck-feeding spot. Picnic chairs, a drinking fountain, and a large carpark — suitable for campervans — make it a practical stopover. The Kelvin Beach walking track starts from here.
