8 Rankers Reviews
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Only self-contained campervans/motorhomes permitted to stay overnight
Space for a maximum of 10 campervans/motorhomes
Maximum stay is 2 consecutive nights per calendar month
Public toilets available
Water tap with drinkable water
Food preparation area (no hot water)
Barbecue nearby on reserve
Children's playground nearby on reserve
No tents permitted
No dogs
No fires or fireworks
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Organisation |
Rotorua Lakes CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Rotorua |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs 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. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Please use the toilet provided |
✓ Clean environment
✓ Picturesque location
✓ Friendly officer checking up
✓ Toilets available
✓ Quiet at night
𐄂 Limited parking spaces
𐄂 Moved camping spots
Stay for 1 Night.
Dark, Quiet parking lot for 6, on the lake.
Great little spot!
Great spot, but limited spaces.
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10/10 | 1 |
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13% |
9/10 | 0 |
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8/10 | 4 |
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7/10 | 2 |
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25% |
6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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0.5/5
This campsite is now closed and is only a carpark to view the beautiful lake.
I can see why they closed camping - it looks like that the night before someone came through and destroyed the bathrooms.
A pretty pit-stop to view the lake on the way to Rotarura but not a place to stay.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
3.5/5
The approved camping area has moved further along the lake (east) and was full when we got there.
Hamurana Reserve is now marked as no camping, The location is picturesque, there is a toilet and water fountain, but the location is pretty much just a carpark between the lake and the road.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
Stay for 1 Night.
Clean toilets, no showers as described.
Swimming in the lake not health due to the Blue Alge. Relativ quite pace close to the road. Not too much traffic during night time.
Officer was very friendly to control the place and check up of the cars and camper for self contained vehicles license.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
Dark, Quiet parking lot for 6, on the lake.
Some trees/bush shelter. Working Flushing toilet close at hand, and while not immaculatly clean, not disguesting either. Would return :)
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2020
5.0/5
There is now a no camping spot sign, but other than that the spot was lovely!
Beautiful views, plentiful space and clean toilets 😁
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2020
4.0/5
Great little spot!
No facilites other than a toilet block and a dustbin, but the 6 freedom parking spots back right onto the lake, giving lovely views. Signposts say overnight parking permitted 6pm-9am, but both nights we arrived at 4.30pm with no worries.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2020
4.0/5
Filled up quick and only closeish site to Rotorura.
Reason for 8/10
Flat ground, toilets clean and working, nothing impressive but does the job for a night
Reviewed 2 days ago
0.5/5
This campsite is now closed and is only a carpark to view the beautiful lake.
I can see why they closed camping - it looks like that the night before someone came through and destroyed the bathrooms.
A pretty pit-stop to view the lake on the way to Rotarura but not a place to stay.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
3.5/5
The approved camping area has moved further along the lake (east) and was full when we got there.
Hamurana Reserve is now marked as no camping, The location is picturesque, there is a toilet and water fountain, but the location is pretty much just a carpark between the lake and the road.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
Stay for 1 Night.
Clean toilets, no showers as described.
Swimming in the lake not health due to the Blue Alge. Relativ quite pace close to the road. Not too much traffic during night time.
Officer was very friendly to control the place and check up of the cars and camper for self contained vehicles license.
Reviewed 4 months ago
4.0/5
Dark, Quiet parking lot for 6, on the lake.
Some trees/bush shelter. Working Flushing toilet close at hand, and while not immaculatly clean, not disguesting either. Would return :)
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2020
5.0/5
There is now a no camping spot sign, but other than that the spot was lovely!
Beautiful views, plentiful space and clean toilets 😁
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2020
4.0/5
Great little spot!
No facilites other than a toilet block and a dustbin, but the 6 freedom parking spots back right onto the lake, giving lovely views. Signposts say overnight parking permitted 6pm-9am, but both nights we arrived at 4.30pm with no worries.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2020