Firmin Lodge Carpark

Kawerau, Overnight Campervan Parking

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Firmin Lodge Carpark

Firmin Lodge Car Park is the most widely used site because of its close location to the Tarawera River. It is a short stroll to the riverwalk and has public toilets they are open 24 hours

Firmin Lodge Car Park also has power access and a dump station facility. A key for the power can be picked up from the Kawerau isite for a $41 bond, which is returned once the key is returned.

Powered sites are $12.50 per night and must be paid while registering your details.

If you are a campervan with solar panels and do not wish to use power, you can stay for free for 7 nights

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

Kawerau District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Kawerau

Categories

Freedom Camping
Dump Station

Operating Season And Hours

Overnight stays are permitted for up to 7 nights per calendar month. Powered site payments and bonds are managed at the Kawerau i-SITE, open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.0958122367882

176.707670593261

Latitude
-38.0958122367882
Longitude
176.707670593261

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Reviews

We prefer this spot to the one in town, it has toilets, a drinking water tap (on the wall of the Firmin Lodge), and is beside the river with grass and green.
And still walking distance to the free swimming pool plus spa. What a blessing!

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2022

SasnSteve

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. If you would like access to the power facilities a bond of $41 is required and payable at the Kawerau isite	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. If you would like access to the power facilities a bond of $41 is required and payable at the Kawerau isite
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Local Council Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council.
Payment Requirement	Paid access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. If requiring a power site yes, but if you are on solar panels and do not need power it is free.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. If requiring a power site yes, but if you are on solar panels and do not need power it is free.
Maximum Stay Duration	5 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite. You can stay up to 7 nights per calendar month.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite. You can stay up to 7 nights per calendar month.
Maximum Sites Available	11 to 15 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	Dump station available Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Powered Sites	Powered sites available Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 11 Power sites and spaces for campervans that have solar panels that do not require power.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 11 Power sites and spaces for campervans that have solar panels that do not require power.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
Rubbish Disposal	Trash (small bags) Rubbish Disposal What facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (small bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of small bags of household rubbish.	Rubbish Disposal What facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (small bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of small bags of household rubbish.
Cell Phone Service	Excellent cell service Cell Phone Service What level of cell phone service is available at the location? Excellent cell service There is good cell phone service at the location. You can make calls and get a fast data connection on a mobile phone.	Cell Phone Service What level of cell phone service is available at the location? Excellent cell service There is good cell phone service at the location. You can make calls and get a fast data connection on a mobile phone.
Campervan Water Refill	Potable tap available Campervan Water Refill Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here? Potable tap available A vehicle-accessible potable water tap is available and capable of refilling a campervan freshwater tank.	Campervan Water Refill Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here? Potable tap available A vehicle-accessible potable water tap is available and capable of refilling a campervan freshwater tank.

Firmin Lodge Carpark