Waterfalls Estate

Waterfalls Estate

Motel & Campground - Paihia

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8 Paihia

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Waterfalls Estate

Waterfalls Estate - Falls Motel & Campground offers beachfront campsites overlooking the Haruru Falls and ocean lagoon, just 3 km from Paihia.

Campsites for tents and RVs in parklike setting with a private beach and views of Haruru Falls, prices $30 per person.

Facilities include a kitchenette & laundry for guests, free hot showers, powered sites, RV dump station. A Hundertwasser-inspired gazebo is being built and offers an outdoor dining area for guests. A hula hut offers free BBQ facilities. The children's adventure playground has swings, slide, large trampoline and a basketball hoop. All guests are welcome to use the motel pool and deck chairs. Kayaks, fishing rods and sailing are also available to guests for free when staying. Across the lagoon is a kiwi sanctuary which offers easy bush walks and a boardwalk through the mangroves. The motel reception provides ice & bait, as well as travel information.

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Organisation

Falls Motel and Waterfront Campground

Commercial organisation

Location

North IslandNorthlandPaihia

Categories

  • Activity__camping_grounds_holiday_parksCamping Grounds
  • Activity__dump_stationDump Station

Operating Season And Hours

Open all year

Directions

To Coordinates

Directions

Paihia Office

Directions

Paihia Office

Coordinates

-35.2798190645556

174.053134918213

Latitude
-35.2798190645556
Longitude
174.053134918213

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Reviews

    ✓ Beautiful views of the waterfall

    ✓ Friendly and welcoming host

    ✓ Quiet and peaceful location

    ✓ Free use of kayaks

    ✓ Clean facilities

    𐄂 Some sites have unpleasant odours

    𐄂 No water hookups for campers

    • Really nice campsite with everything you need!
    • Nice stay here.
    • Stayed for 2 nights over labour weekend.
    • Fab campsite!
    • Place as described on their website.
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    10/10 25
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    9/10 20
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    8/10 13
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    4/10 1
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  • 5.0/5

    Very nice campsite & the owner, Michael, is very nice and caring for his guests.

    If you want to have a quite and beautiful ground to stay at, this is your place to go!

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    JMB's avatar

    JMB

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great place to stay.

    Very friendly host.

    Beautiful view to Haruru Falls. Kayaks to explore the falls and river to be used free of charge.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

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    Sander & Eva

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We loved this place, the host Michael made us feel very welcome, beautiful waterfall, kids loved it.

    Dog friendly too.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    DJ's avatar

    DJ

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Stayed for 2 nights over labour weekend.

    Site was extremely quiet (3 other guests). Beautiful tent pitches next to the water. Really clean facilities with everything you could need. Super friendly and helpful owner/manager.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

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    Adam

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Magnificent location with lots of activities to do and all for very little money.

    Pleasant, professional and friendly staff

    I can only recommend

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Clément's avatar

    Clément

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We had an absolutely fantastic time - So nice to meet Michael & Cameron.

    We will be back!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 4.0/5

    This is a great park with a beautiful location and Michael made us feel welcome from the start.

    We got the far corner lot with a view of the falls and shade from the tree. The showers were hot and grounds very tidy. Conveniently located to Paihia and the Bay of Islands. We booked a fishing charter with Paul at Get Reel Fishing Charters. He worked really hard for us and we came away with several Red Snapper and a 30lb King. We took the fish to King Wah Chinese Restaurant and they made us dishes of shashimi, deep fried, sweet and sour, and broiled. It was amazing and we were stuffed.

    Michael warned us those corner lots may have an odor at times and he was correct. He offered for us to move but we enjoyed the view by the water.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Walt Drechsler's avatar

    Walt Drechsler

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome campground and great value for the price in my opinion!

    Bathroom, laundry facilities, and kitchen were all very clean. Only a few other campers on a weekday when I was there. Spots 23-30 or so are closest to the water and the best sites! New owners since Dec 2022 and Michael was great. Definitely take advantage of the kayaks!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Genevieve

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Stunning spot next to the falls.

    Michael the owner was super friendly and welcoming and gave great tips and advice for the area.

    $60 a night feels a little expensive but the facilities were clean and in good condition.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Joel Ross

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    The four points are only because of the beautiful view of the falls.

    Grass needs cutting, ablution blocks are tired and seriously minimal. No water hookups for campers. You are paying top dollar for a three star campground. Sadly disappointing, it has so much potential if someone cared about the camping part of the resort. Clearly they focus on the hotel.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Dee & Colin's avatar

    Dee & Colin

    Customer

    Hi Dee & Colin, we value reviews from our customers and were very sad to hear you were disappointed. Our waterfront campground has been operating since the 1950s, and we're currently upgrading the ablution block & kitchen to have a new art-theme with a gazebo & BBQ area. Water filling stations, laundry & a campervan waste station are available. We also have kayaks, fishing from our wharf, picnic tables, a BBQ hula hut, an adventure playground, trampoline and a swimming pool available for campers. We hope your next experience with us is better and wish you happy travels.

    NEW ZEALAND
    falls's avatar

    falls

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Great place to stay.

    Very friendly host.

    Beautiful view to Haruru Falls. Kayaks to explore the falls and river to be used free of charge.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

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    Sander & Eva

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very nice campsite & the owner, Michael, is very nice and caring for his guests.

    If you want to have a quite and beautiful ground to stay at, this is your place to go!

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    JMB's avatar

    JMB

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Stayed for 2 nights over labour weekend.

    Site was extremely quiet (3 other guests). Beautiful tent pitches next to the water. Really clean facilities with everything you could need. Super friendly and helpful owner/manager.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Adam's avatar

    Adam

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We loved this place, the host Michael made us feel very welcome, beautiful waterfall, kids loved it.

    Dog friendly too.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    DJ's avatar

    DJ

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Magnificent location with lots of activities to do and all for very little money.

    Pleasant, professional and friendly staff

    I can only recommend

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Clément's avatar

    Clément

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We had an absolutely fantastic time - So nice to meet Michael & Cameron.

    We will be back!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 4.0/5

    This is a great park with a beautiful location and Michael made us feel welcome from the start.

    We got the far corner lot with a view of the falls and shade from the tree. The showers were hot and grounds very tidy. Conveniently located to Paihia and the Bay of Islands. We booked a fishing charter with Paul at Get Reel Fishing Charters. He worked really hard for us and we came away with several Red Snapper and a 30lb King. We took the fish to King Wah Chinese Restaurant and they made us dishes of shashimi, deep fried, sweet and sour, and broiled. It was amazing and we were stuffed.

    Michael warned us those corner lots may have an odor at times and he was correct. He offered for us to move but we enjoyed the view by the water.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Walt Drechsler's avatar

    Walt Drechsler

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome campground and great value for the price in my opinion!

    Bathroom, laundry facilities, and kitchen were all very clean. Only a few other campers on a weekday when I was there. Spots 23-30 or so are closest to the water and the best sites! New owners since Dec 2022 and Michael was great. Definitely take advantage of the kayaks!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Genevieve's avatar

    Genevieve

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Stunning spot next to the falls.

    Michael the owner was super friendly and welcoming and gave great tips and advice for the area.

    $60 a night feels a little expensive but the facilities were clean and in good condition.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Joel Ross's avatar

    Joel Ross

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A great campsite and a great welcome!

    Laundry, showers and toilets were very clean!

    Fully equipped kitchen was also available to us, which is a huge plus!

    The proximity to the Haruru falls was pretty crazy.

    Thanks for everything!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Coline

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful campground with waterfront beach.

    Children loved the adventure playground & trampoline. Free kayaks for guests so we paddled out to the waterfall. Also has free use of the swimming pool. Campsite has a small amenities block which is being renovated, and was perfectly adequate. Highly recommended for a visit.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    James C's avatar

    James C

    Customer

  • 2.0/5

    The four points are only because of the beautiful view of the falls.

    Grass needs cutting, ablution blocks are tired and seriously minimal. No water hookups for campers. You are paying top dollar for a three star campground. Sadly disappointing, it has so much potential if someone cared about the camping part of the resort. Clearly they focus on the hotel.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Dee & Colin's avatar

    Dee & Colin

    Customer

    Hi Dee & Colin, we value reviews from our customers and were very sad to hear you were disappointed. Our waterfront campground has been operating since the 1950s, and we're currently upgrading the ablution block & kitchen to have a new art-theme with a gazebo & BBQ area. Water filling stations, laundry & a campervan waste station are available. We also have kayaks, fishing from our wharf, picnic tables, a BBQ hula hut, an adventure playground, trampoline and a swimming pool available for campers. We hope your next experience with us is better and wish you happy travels.

    NEW ZEALAND
    falls's avatar

    falls

    Representative

  • 5.0/5

    Fab campsite!

    Stunning views and super lovely owner - highly recommend

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Matthew's avatar

    Matthew

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely owners!

    Super friendly! They let me a space with the waterfront views :) chill vibe, the other campers were so so nice! Free wifi and powered space :) so perfect if you want to chill with a bit of Netflix. You go to sleep with the sound of the waterfalls. Super recommended!

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

    CHILE
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    Belen Ramirez

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Wonderful place to stay, clean and tidy with a very nice receptionist.

    $20 with or without power for camping

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Melanie

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Super clean and tidy, and right the water with a great view of haruru falls.

    Perfect little place to camp (tent or self contained, even a van with a bed as there are facilities: toilets, showers, small kitchen, BBQ)

    Owners are great!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Tayler

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    What a beautiful place!!

    Just for 20NZD per person, per night you can enjoy a nice view next to Haruru falls. A little old but Super clean facilities. Free wifi and access to swimming pool. I would definitely be back!!!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Marcela's avatar

    Marcela

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Place as described on their website.

    We had a waterfront spot facing straight to the waterfall. Cozy BBQ shelter a tiny playground for the little ones, trampoline, basketball net. Good size powered sites. The toilets/showers are a bit aged but nice and clean. The kitchen is well equipped for washing the dishes, kettle, toaster. Free access to the hotel’s pool. Kayaks for rent, you can paddle out the Waitingi bridge, easy. The Waitangi grounds are just half an hour by bike, and also a mountain bike park is there. Very relaxed spot, just a bit more than walking distance to Paihia town center tho. $70 per night for 2 adults and 2 youths is on the upper end, but that’s OK. Highly recommended, super friendly staff!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Schubi

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful scenery, Very good facilities ~ free hot showers, free wifi, laundry $4 per load, friendly owner.

    Powered site cost $52 for 2A, 2C (in winter)

    Well worth it!

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Billie Ratu

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Every once in a while you take a chance on a place.

    This one does not disappoint in any way. Great facilities, great hosts, Peter and his wife in reception and Mike on the site were an absolute dream team. Helpful but not over-bearing, know the area very well, the site is only 30 plots, but by golly, we could have stayed here for 2 weeks, it's that good.

    Kitchen and showers were perfectly maintained, the site has great views and best of all, the whole experience of parking our van from the first minute to the last, was relaxed, friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    N&J Moseling

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely little campground.

    Owners and staff are super friendly and helpful. Facilities are older but very clean. Great spot by the Haruru Falls. Can walk either on the road (40mins) or along the river (2hrs) into Paihia and Waitangi Treaty Grounds ($50 each to get in!). Good wifi

    Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in December 2019

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    N&A

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great little camp site facing the waterfalls.

    All staff super friendly and helpful. Unlimited wifi. Toilets and showers were clean. Warning: shower temperature changes quickly depending on water use. Laundry available on site for $4/wash. Kayaks available to rent for $10. Beach was okay, water isn't the cleanest, but not the campsites fault. Great experience, would stay again

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Layna

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    The campground was ok.

    The facilities are good. The price was high. 20 $ each person.We have had only a little tent and a car. The view at the falls is good.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    DT

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    beautiful campsite just at the water, nice view of the haruru waterfall.

    40$ in mid-december for two people on a powered site is reasonable, for an extra 10$ you can rent a kayak (we did, it was super nice). facilities are good, staff really friendly.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Tarek

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Wonderful quiet place.

    We stood there for one nicht with an Infant and it was just perfect.the owner is really nice and helpful, spotless clean facilities and an unforgettable view from our spot straight on the haruru falls. Kitchen and hot showers without extra Charge, washing mashine and dryer 4nzd/each. You can also hire kanus for 10nzd/hour to go to and even in the haruru falls. 44nzd/powered site/2 person incl Infant. Great place would Love to come back, much better than directly staying in touristy and crowded paihia 😊

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Franziska

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot to spend the night, fabulous views of the waterfall while drinking a glass of wine.

    Great hot showers. Recommend hiring a kayak for $10 & getting a closer look at the falls. Excellent value.

    Clean facilities.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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    Debbie

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Great view.

    The Waterfall is directly across the river.

    Clean but not spectacular.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

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    Phil

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Was a lovely spot here and our kids enjoyed it.

    Right on the water by the falls. Kayaks $10hour. Unlimited hot water showers and I mean hot! Laundry, basic kitchen but clean. Dvds to hire from office. Small playground and tramp for kids. Owner told us where to fish which kids loved (even when we didn't catch lol) would definitely stay here again. Oh and free WiFi which was decent!

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Jenny

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful views on the falls.

    The bathrooms are older, but the showers are warm. You can kayak along the weather for $10. Good price considering wifi is included as well. Be mindful of the mosquitoes (even in the winter season)

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Josie

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    20$ pp but a good place for relax and nice views to haruru falls.

    all facilities clean and in good conditions.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    JT

    Customer