4.5 70 reviews
Stay for a maximum of three nights.
Suitable for non self-contained vehicles to stay here.
$5 fee payable in the iron maiden by the sign.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Tuakau |
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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. $5 overnight fee |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. $5 overnight fee |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row. |
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Dump StationDump 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. |
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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. |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
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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. |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Clean toilets
Plenty of space
Quiet and relaxed atmosphere
Good facilities for $5
Busy on weekends
Limited views
Some areas have mosquitoes
Bitumen car park next to rugby field. 😜
Bartezz
Great place to stay and have a good rest.
Mladen Savov
Great place to stay for a night.
Bobbie
We turned up l0pm a few spots available.
Trudy Worboys
Just a parking, nothing very nice, toilets ok
Cam an
Nice location.
Clean toilets and a sink where you can wash your dishes. There were also powered sites
Reviewed 4 days ago
I stayed there last night.
Its a big parking space. Very quiet and relaxed. The facilities was clean and well looked after. Where you stay there, please donate you $5 its all worth if.
Reviewed 3 months ago
Het is een parkeerplaats met mooi uitzicht op het meer en er is genoeg ruimte.
Er is een toiletgebouw en voor wie het eerst komt is er stroom.
Er wordt een donatie van $5 gevraagd.
Het is fijn als deze plaats wordt behouden en dan is $5 niet veel.
Reviewed 3 months ago
For a free campsite, it was great!
Felt safe, it was clean, plenty of spaces when we arrived. It is basic, but for what it is, very nice - and a nice view of the lake!
Reviewed 5 months ago
After finding nothing open near Auckland last at night this was a life saver.
We did see powered sites. Waking to the sound of mooing cows was special. It’s a $5 on your honor cost. Please don’t forget to pay.
Reviewed 24 days ago and experienced in January 2025
Great place to stay and have a good rest.
Plenty of space, clean toilets, a sink for washing dishes. New World is very close. We had an awesome time
Reviewed 11 months ago
Stayed on a weeknight and it got very busy around 6pm but plenty of space for everyone.
There's a $5 fee but the facilities were well kept - there's toilets and big washing up sink. Some spots have a nice view of the lake a little way away.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Stayed here on a week night.
Nice quiet rugby club parking lot with clean flushing toilets situated up a hill and out of sight, plenty of park spaces, a couple of power points to plug into (first in first serve) and greenery on either side, can see a lake in the distance on one side.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Someone on Rankers review said there is no black water dump, when in fact it is for grey and black.
Very misleading.
Please pay your $5 night,especially if you used power.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Quiet spot with good cell reception.
Bathrooms were nice and clean (cold water only). Lots of spots but not many for larger RVs. Was not full so could park it over two spots later in the night.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Make sure you follow the directions on the rankers info and don’t just put in the name.
Has toilets which is always great, rather busy but personally that’s a bit of a comfort.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Pulled in about 5pm on a Saturday to try to get settled before dark, but the lot was entirely full due to a rugby game going on.
I would recommend pulling in after 7pm on weekends. There was lots of noise through the night such as drag racing and music blasting. Quiet morning though. Probably much chiller on weekdays. As far as a parking lot with access to water and toilets, it’s pretty solid. I did feel safe as a woman traveling alone. Lots of other travelers around even in shoulder season but no shortage of space.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Power available, dump station and water all for $5!
Facilities were clean and even provided dishwashing soap, but that might have been left by camper, because it wasn't there when we were there the second time. On the edge of the rugby field.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Awesome Spot!
Nice clean toilets, sink with soap for dishwashing and plenty of space for vehicles. Quite busy with campers but silent. You can leave a 5$ donation for maintainance of the Spot. Totally recommend that one!
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Pros: within a hour of AKL, only $5 donation.
Cons: The dump station has GREY WATER ONLY (no black water dump). So many mosquitoes which cleverly were able to sneak into tiny gaps in our door/window seals. there was a big community function that went til about 10 pm and people stayed around talking outside our van until 11 something. Saw multiple dead cockroaches in the bathroom.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Site is definitely open now.
Quiet little spot with quite a few other campers but plenty of room for everyone. Not a scenic stop but there’s a toilet and the outdoor sink was useful for dishes.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
This place is quite pleasant, with a low cost (a 5NZ$ donation) and offers decent restroom facilities.
Additionally, you can conveniently charge your phone or other devices outdoors. There's also a handy outdoor sink for dishwashing and water can refilling.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Nice location.
Clean toilets and a sink where you can wash your dishes. There were also powered sites
Reviewed 4 days ago
After finding nothing open near Auckland last at night this was a life saver.
We did see powered sites. Waking to the sound of mooing cows was special. It’s a $5 on your honor cost. Please don’t forget to pay.
Reviewed 24 days ago and experienced in January 2025
I stayed there last night.
Its a big parking space. Very quiet and relaxed. The facilities was clean and well looked after. Where you stay there, please donate you $5 its all worth if.
Reviewed 3 months ago
Het is een parkeerplaats met mooi uitzicht op het meer en er is genoeg ruimte.
Er is een toiletgebouw en voor wie het eerst komt is er stroom.
Er wordt een donatie van $5 gevraagd.
Het is fijn als deze plaats wordt behouden en dan is $5 niet veel.
Reviewed 3 months ago
For a free campsite, it was great!
Felt safe, it was clean, plenty of spaces when we arrived. It is basic, but for what it is, very nice - and a nice view of the lake!
Reviewed 5 months ago
Great place to stay and have a good rest.
Plenty of space, clean toilets, a sink for washing dishes. New World is very close. We had an awesome time
Reviewed 11 months ago
Stayed on a weeknight and it got very busy around 6pm but plenty of space for everyone.
There's a $5 fee but the facilities were well kept - there's toilets and big washing up sink. Some spots have a nice view of the lake a little way away.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Stayed here on a week night.
Nice quiet rugby club parking lot with clean flushing toilets situated up a hill and out of sight, plenty of park spaces, a couple of power points to plug into (first in first serve) and greenery on either side, can see a lake in the distance on one side.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Someone on Rankers review said there is no black water dump, when in fact it is for grey and black.
Very misleading.
Please pay your $5 night,especially if you used power.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Quiet spot with good cell reception.
Bathrooms were nice and clean (cold water only). Lots of spots but not many for larger RVs. Was not full so could park it over two spots later in the night.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Make sure you follow the directions on the rankers info and don’t just put in the name.
Has toilets which is always great, rather busy but personally that’s a bit of a comfort.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Pulled in about 5pm on a Saturday to try to get settled before dark, but the lot was entirely full due to a rugby game going on.
I would recommend pulling in after 7pm on weekends. There was lots of noise through the night such as drag racing and music blasting. Quiet morning though. Probably much chiller on weekdays. As far as a parking lot with access to water and toilets, it’s pretty solid. I did feel safe as a woman traveling alone. Lots of other travelers around even in shoulder season but no shortage of space.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Power available, dump station and water all for $5!
Facilities were clean and even provided dishwashing soap, but that might have been left by camper, because it wasn't there when we were there the second time. On the edge of the rugby field.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Awesome Spot!
Nice clean toilets, sink with soap for dishwashing and plenty of space for vehicles. Quite busy with campers but silent. You can leave a 5$ donation for maintainance of the Spot. Totally recommend that one!
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Pros: within a hour of AKL, only $5 donation.
Cons: The dump station has GREY WATER ONLY (no black water dump). So many mosquitoes which cleverly were able to sneak into tiny gaps in our door/window seals. there was a big community function that went til about 10 pm and people stayed around talking outside our van until 11 something. Saw multiple dead cockroaches in the bathroom.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Site is definitely open now.
Quiet little spot with quite a few other campers but plenty of room for everyone. Not a scenic stop but there’s a toilet and the outdoor sink was useful for dishes.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
SITE IS UNDER RECONSTRUCTION, couldn’t stay there, all closed with fences!
Reviewed about 2 years ago
This place is quite pleasant, with a low cost (a 5NZ$ donation) and offers decent restroom facilities.
Additionally, you can conveniently charge your phone or other devices outdoors. There's also a handy outdoor sink for dishwashing and water can refilling.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Great spot to stop.$5 for the night.
Toilets water and dump point.
Would recommend this to all
Ps .Need to be able to add photos to review
Reviewed over 2 years ago