Fees
Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
Child (5–17 years): $5 per
Infant (0 – 4 years): free
Acheron Accommodation House Campsite
No. of tent sites:
20Closed For Winter?:
Acheron Road is often closed during the Winter.Google Rating (out of 5):
4.6Number of Google Reviews:
35Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs allowedLast Update:
23/06/2021DESCRIPTION:
Camp by this historic cobb building from 1863, once used as an overnight carriage stop.
Gravel access. Not suitable for caravans or campervans over seven metres long.
Camping - bookings not required - first in first served.
20 nonpowered tent sites.
Google Rating (out of 5):
4.5Number of Google Reviews:
6235 non-powered/tent sites
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationLast Update:
24/03/2023DESCRIPTION:
Approximately 10 km southwest of Waihi, at the end of Dickey’s Flat Road (off Kennedy Road), lies this basic campsite. Access is unsealed and the large campsite is beside the Waitawheta River known for its trout and some great swimming holes downstream. Walking tracks lead to some of the best fishing spots on the river. Facilities include toilet and water supply from the stream. There is a year-round liquor ban at the campsite.
Bookings
Bookings not required - first come, first served
Phone(s):
+64 7 578 7677No. of tent sites:
80Fires Allowed?:
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Google Rating (out of 5):
4.4Number of Google Reviews:
357Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs, sorry.Last Update:
9/4/2025DESCRIPTION:
At the southern end of the town shops, look for the ‘Beach Access’ sign and
drive down a short, bumpy, gravel access road to this lovely beach reserve. In
a lovely setting between the sea and the lagoon, on slightly undulating land, is
this popular campground offering a very relaxed style of camping. There are 80
non powered sites, the wringer-plus-tub outdoor laundries are an adventure in
themselves.
Bookings are required.
Additional fees
There is a $3 charge per booking to cover waste disposal.
Phone(s):
+64 27 276 2072No. of tent sites:
40Google Rating (out of 5):
4.7Number of Google Reviews:
55Overseeing Body:
Camp information courtesy of the Department of Conservation.Dog Policy:
No dogs, sorry.Last Update:
11/04/2023DESCRIPTION:
Waihi Gorge Camping Area is located on the banks of the Waihi River, this campsite is a popular picnic spot surrounded by kahikatea, matai and lowland totara forest. Swim in the river if it's warm enough.
40 non-powered tent sites available.
