Hot Water Beach Campsite

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30 non-powered/tent sites

Adult	$15/day
Child	$7.50/day
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Hot Water Beach Camping Ground

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Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.

The extra effort is rewarded with a great outlook and nearby hot springs. The Hot Water Beach Camping ground is VERY popular during the summer, so have a plan 'B'.....

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Tarawera
Categories	Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	More than 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
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.
Booking Required	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Scenic Camping Site DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Scenic Camping Site These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets, tap water supply and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Scenic Camping Site These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets, tap water supply and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
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.

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Laurenz

Ranking: 8/10

It’s a pretty nice campsite and well worth the four hour walk. There is no running water, but the hot springs and the view make up for it. Campsite and long drop toilets are clean.

Reviewed 10 months ago

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Kevin

Ranking: 8/10

Nice campsite. We hiked in (around 4hr) and booked the water taxi back. It was late June and we happened to be the only people that night so that changes our perspective quite a bit as we're told it gets pretty crowded in summer. Nice hot pool and clean toilets too.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

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Nigel Shaw

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Ranking: 6/10

Boat Access only, been there twice and it is a really nice spot. Toilets are composting type and can become a bit smelly during summer when there are plenty of campers. Not a big camp ground and is very popular in summer months and can become a bit over populated. However it's a great spot and will be back again.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2013

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