Nicole Portner Photography / DOC
Nicole Portner Photography / DOC
13 Rankers Reviews
5 Face-to-Face
7 Tarawera
25x sites available
Adult |
$8/night |
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Child |
$4/night |
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A bird watchers paradise - grab your bino's and sit still! The Brett Road Camping Ground is situated on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu. There is good swimming, fishing and walking nearby.
No fires permitted any time of the year.
Dogs are not allowed in areas administered by DOC in the Rotorua area.
Drinking water is not provided at this campground. Campers must bring their own or boil/filter lake water.
Cell phone reception is intermittent in this area.
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Organisation |
DOC Bay of PlentyCentral government organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Tarawera |
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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? ![]() Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? ![]() DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. ![]() |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes 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 |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
Lovely clean campsite next to a beautiful lake.
Quiet nice campground direct to the lake.
Nice, quiet, and clean campsite.
Nice campground at a beautiful lake.
$6.
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10/10 | 2 |
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15% |
9/10 | 3 |
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23% |
8/10 | 2 |
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15% |
7/10 | 2 |
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15% |
6/10 | 2 |
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15% |
5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 1 |
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8% |
2/10 | 1 |
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8% |
1/10 | 0 |
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Reviewed over 1 year ago
7/10
Nice campground at a beautiful lake.
No running water, but toilets and campsite are clean, no sandflies.
Laurenz
Reviewed over 2 years ago
10/10
Beautiful views, well maintained facilities and peaceful surroundings.
Parth
Reviewed over 2 years ago
10/10
Nice, quiet, and clean campsite.
The campsite is not a big one but perfectly situated by the lake. Swimming is a must, especially on those hot summer days. There are two clean wooden long drop toilets equipped with tap and lit basin, which regularly cleaned by a caretaker (cool and friendly guy :)). He welcomed us in the afternoon and provided us with information leaflets about the area. We'll definitely come back again!
Calvari Francois Dirk Leunufna
Indonesia
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
9/10
Quiet nice campground direct to the lake.
Clean compost toilet.
Karin
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
6/10
Not quite as nice as nearby Ash Pit road campsite.
But it's smaller with more nooks and crannies in amoungst the trees, if that sort of thing takes your fancy. It seems to be well maintained over summer, but less so in the off season.
Cymen Crick
New Zealand
Reviewed over 7 years ago
8/10
Smaller campsite than Ash Pit Road - you can walk between the two.
This one is near the road so there is traffic noise when it is busy. There are several areas for camping surrounded by trees which do give shelter. Boat launching is not as easy as the Ash Pit Road site.
Judith & John Bishop
New Zealand
Reviewed over 7 years ago
9/10
Lovely clean campsite next to a beautiful lake.
Friendly volunteer came to take payment. Very quiet, great location for geothermal attractions. We had a quick dip in the lake while the sun set :-)
Sarah North
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in January 2014
7/10
Nice lake, close to main road but cannot hear the traffic.
Sina Sacranie
England
Reviewed about 9 years ago
3/10
Poorly maintained...a lot of evidence of vandalism.
Could be a very nice place but needs help. Rubbish piled high.
ramy
United States
Reviewed over 9 years ago
2/10
Poorly signposted, full rubbish bins (seemed they had not been emptied in a long time).
Honesty box for payment smashed. Overall it seemed poorly maintained.
Megan Child
England
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2012
6/10
Too many sandflies.
Stephanie Wirthlin
Switzerland
Reviewed over 11 years ago
8/10
Nice lake, quiet and good price.
Ryan Dorsey
Canada
Reviewed over 11 years ago
9/10
$6.
Ann-Katrine & Sille
Denmark
Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍
Cymen Crick
Rankers Owner