> Bay of Plenty, East Cape
North Island
Google Rating (out of 5):
4.4Number of Google Reviews:
324Last Update:
23/05/2024DESCRIPTION:
This campsite appears to have closed.
8 km north of Te Kaha and opposite the beach you will find another farm camping option, signposted, for independent campers. Shaded by big pohutukawa trees, it overlooks a beautiful rocky estuary. There is a water
supply, an outdoor cold water shower and two long drop toilets hiding in the trees. About 20 sites are available.
Phone(s):
(07) 325 2132
Google Rating (out of 5):
4.6Number of Google Reviews:
56DESCRIPTION:
Located in rural Waitawheta near the town of Waihi, the camp is close to large areas of native New Zealand bush and rivers, including one of New Zealand's top ten natural attractions - the Karangahake Gorge and the Hauraki Rail Trail.
Whether it's tramping, cycling, kayaking, abseiling, exploring gold-mining heritage sites or travelling on the vintage rail train, there's so much to do in and around the camp.We are only 15 minutes drive from Waihi Beach, with pristine white sand beaches and coastal walkways. We have Kayaks for hire at the camp.There are fresh water swimming holes in the rivers close to the camp and at Dickeys Flat.
Your onsite managers are Jan and Rob.
Phone(s):
07-863 7982No. of tent sites:
51Fires Allowed?:
No fires are permitted at any time.
Google Rating (out of 5):
4.2Number of Google Reviews:
119Overseeing Body:
Information of this camp courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No Dogs, sorry.Last Update:
12/04/2023DESCRIPTION:
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu; a great venue for viewing water birds.
Phone(s):
07 349 7400 or +64 7 867 9080No. of tent sites:
25Fires Allowed?:
No fires are permitted at any time
Google Rating (out of 5):
4Number of Google Reviews:
37Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs, sorry.Last Update:
13/04/2023DESCRIPTION:
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu - fishing is good, swimming and walking nearby.
Phone(s):
07 349 7400 or +64 7 867 9080Fires Allowed?:
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Access to Campsite:
By boat, foot.Fees:
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Google Rating (out of 5):
3.4Number of Google Reviews:
17Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
17/6/2023DESCRIPTION:
A basic camping area at the northern arm of Lake Tarawera. A great place for a swim, with beautiful water and superb views of Mount Tarawera.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Phone(s):
+64 4 471 1117Haiku Park – Katikati
Google Rating (out of 5):
4.5Number of Google Reviews:
176Last Update:
2/3/2025DESCRIPTION:
Overnight freedom camping for self-contained motorhomes and campervans in Katikati with a maximum stay of three nights.
Adjacent to SH2, this is a convenient park up spot.
There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.
Verns Camp
Fires Allowed?:
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Access to Campsite:
Walk inFees:
Free
Google Rating (out of 5):
5Number of Google Reviews:
1Dog Policy:
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land rules.Last Update:
26/03/2025DESCRIPTION:
This is a good place to stop for lunch, with a shelter, fireplace and water.
The camp is on the site of an old track cutter’s camp, this is a good place to stop for lunch. There is a newly erected picnic shelter with a fireplace. Water is available both from a tank and from the stream at the southern end of the clearing.
Just past the shelter are striking pumice cliffs.
Free to camp here.
Phone(s):
0800 275 362No. of tent sites:
40Fires Allowed?:
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Access to Campsite:
By campervan, car, caravan.Google Rating (out of 5):
4.4Number of Google Reviews:
5Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
9/4/2025DESCRIPTION:
Camp, swim, fish, or relax beside the river in the Waimana valley. Take your binoculars or camera for birdwatching.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Located in Te Urewera in the East Coast region
