Trout Pools Reserve
Okere Falls
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Trout Pools Reserve
CAMPING AT END OF ROAD, NOT FIRST CARPARK
Only self-contained campervans/motorhomes permitted to stay overnight
Space for 5 campervans/motorhomes maximum
Maximum stay is 2 consecutive nights per calendar month
Composting public toilet available
No wastewater to be emptied into toilets
No drinking water
No tents permitted
No dogs
No fires or fireworks
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Rotorua Lakes CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Hamurana |
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Beautiful setting -
Clean toilets
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Nice walks
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Quiet and safe
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Busy carpark during the day -
No flushing toilet
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Limited spots
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We went there to do the jump off the cliff.
Niklas -
This is no longer a free camp overnight.
shaun mcgillicuddy -
Great place to stay.
Nic -
Quiet and safe place.
Nana&chacha -
There is over night camping here !
Michelle
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Very great spot to sleep.
Only 4 or 5 spots
Just next to falls, we heard it and we loved it.
In the morning a 1h tour to see falls was great and easy.
Toilets are clean
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There is over night camping here !
Just 5 spots , we technically parked on the other side of the lot where it says no camping, security came around at 8:30 am , we had already packed up and just said we were parked , another person was spoken to though , but no one came after 9:30 pm 5 spots are designated for overnights, bathroom was absolutely disgusting tho , okay for 1 night !
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We left immediatly after having a look at this place.
It is a very spacious carpark (no shade) surrounded by beautiful bush. The Okere Falls and caves are worth visiting. However, the carpark is used by a rafting company to pick up boats and guests after their tour on the river, so it is extremely busy with buses, trailers and people the whole time.
Also, I don't know why people assume this is an official freedom campsite, because we saw no signs allowing camping. In fact, the only sign we saw actually forbid camping. But since people have apparantly stayed there without trouble, maybe it's ok, I don't know. Maybe it's not too bad to spend a night there after the rafting company is done and people are gone, but not if you arrive during the day and want some peace and quiet.
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Small and quiet car park, with public toilets at the start of nice walks ideal for a one night stop
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Nice location with a nice views, a lot of flat space for +- 20 campers.
Clean long drop toilet, no water supply. Nice walks to see the falls or the caves are worth it. SC certification checked in the evening.
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Make sure you go all the way to the end of this road it’s on, it’s not the first car pack, that’s where the confusion may come in!
Nice and quiet, nice land scape, not too big :)
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Great location to watch the flooding of the area behind the dam in the morning.
There‘s plenty of space on the car park, also easily accessible in the dark.
Parking area is shared with the speedboats to Huka Falls - so probably in the evenings there is more space and during daytime. Also great starting point to hike (3hrs) or bike (1,5hrs) to the Falls, too.
Toilet is kinda disgusting. Be aware that one must bring their own toilet paper…
All in all a nice place to stay for one night.
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Lovely isolated spot to park right next to the waterfall.
Toilets are open all night and rubbish bins supplied. Not much cellphone reception here but it was nice to take that break. Great white water rafting at Kaituna rafting also, well worth checking them out!
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Great place to stay.
Long drop toilet however very clean and tidy. Beautiful spot to swim and cool off. You can also watch the kyakers and Whitewater rafters go down the river. We ended up staying 2 nights here as found it much nicer than staying in Rotorua. Expecially on a hot day. Only downfall was no Vodafone reception in the area.
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Great quiet spot for staying overnight free of charge close to Rotorua.
Make sure you head past the first car park to the top / second car park which is where camping is allowed. The only downside is that there’s only a long-drop toilet there with no water (hand sanitiser provided). The toilet at the bottom car park is much nicer. Also the phone signal is hit and miss. The walk along the river is lovely and you’ll often spot groups of rafters heading down the waterfalls here.
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We stayed here on 2 different nights, well sign posted easy to find, plenty of space & peaceful
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Hey, it's free and close to city centre, beautiful walks here and basically on the trout pools.
But smelly gross toilet and lots of noise from kayakers as this is their base. still, it was free and convenient. Quite a few people here when we stayed too.
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We went there to do the jump off the cliff.
Nice jump but fast current makes it a bit difficult the first time.
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Busy location with kayakers as well as motor-campers.
Some smell from the heavily used drop loo, but well maintained.
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It's just a small parking lot with concrete and a rather smelly drop loo.
In the early evening whole bunches of kayakers came out and would be picked up here. Same really early in the morning and they made A LOT of noise. Didn't stay longer than one night as we didn't feel really safe with all the people trafficking... Though it's a free place around Taupo but there are better options.
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Very great spot to sleep.
Only 4 or 5 spots
Just next to falls, we heard it and we loved it.
In the morning a 1h tour to see falls was great and easy.
Toilets are clean
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There is over night camping here !
Just 5 spots , we technically parked on the other side of the lot where it says no camping, security came around at 8:30 am , we had already packed up and just said we were parked , another person was spoken to though , but no one came after 9:30 pm 5 spots are designated for overnights, bathroom was absolutely disgusting tho , okay for 1 night !
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We left immediatly after having a look at this place.
It is a very spacious carpark (no shade) surrounded by beautiful bush. The Okere Falls and caves are worth visiting. However, the carpark is used by a rafting company to pick up boats and guests after their tour on the river, so it is extremely busy with buses, trailers and people the whole time.
Also, I don't know why people assume this is an official freedom campsite, because we saw no signs allowing camping. In fact, the only sign we saw actually forbid camping. But since people have apparantly stayed there without trouble, maybe it's ok, I don't know. Maybe it's not too bad to spend a night there after the rafting company is done and people are gone, but not if you arrive during the day and want some peace and quiet.
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Small and quiet car park, with public toilets at the start of nice walks ideal for a one night stop
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Nice location with a nice views, a lot of flat space for +- 20 campers.
Clean long drop toilet, no water supply. Nice walks to see the falls or the caves are worth it. SC certification checked in the evening.
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Make sure you go all the way to the end of this road it’s on, it’s not the first car pack, that’s where the confusion may come in!
Nice and quiet, nice land scape, not too big :)
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Great location to watch the flooding of the area behind the dam in the morning.
There‘s plenty of space on the car park, also easily accessible in the dark.
Parking area is shared with the speedboats to Huka Falls - so probably in the evenings there is more space and during daytime. Also great starting point to hike (3hrs) or bike (1,5hrs) to the Falls, too.
Toilet is kinda disgusting. Be aware that one must bring their own toilet paper…
All in all a nice place to stay for one night.
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Lovely isolated spot to park right next to the waterfall.
Toilets are open all night and rubbish bins supplied. Not much cellphone reception here but it was nice to take that break. Great white water rafting at Kaituna rafting also, well worth checking them out!
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Great place to stay.
Long drop toilet however very clean and tidy. Beautiful spot to swim and cool off. You can also watch the kyakers and Whitewater rafters go down the river. We ended up staying 2 nights here as found it much nicer than staying in Rotorua. Expecially on a hot day. Only downfall was no Vodafone reception in the area.
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Great quiet spot for staying overnight free of charge close to Rotorua.
Make sure you head past the first car park to the top / second car park which is where camping is allowed. The only downside is that there’s only a long-drop toilet there with no water (hand sanitiser provided). The toilet at the bottom car park is much nicer. Also the phone signal is hit and miss. The walk along the river is lovely and you’ll often spot groups of rafters heading down the waterfalls here.
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We stayed here on 2 different nights, well sign posted easy to find, plenty of space & peaceful
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We went there to do the jump off the cliff.
Nice jump but fast current makes it a bit difficult the first time.
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Hey, it's free and close to city centre, beautiful walks here and basically on the trout pools.
But smelly gross toilet and lots of noise from kayakers as this is their base. still, it was free and convenient. Quite a few people here when we stayed too.
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Excellent spot for paddlers.
The trash and toilets are the only drawback, otherwise worth the trip from Rotorua.
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Busy location with kayakers as well as motor-campers.
Some smell from the heavily used drop loo, but well maintained.
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It's just a small parking lot with concrete and a rather smelly drop loo.
In the early evening whole bunches of kayakers came out and would be picked up here. Same really early in the morning and they made A LOT of noise. Didn't stay longer than one night as we didn't feel really safe with all the people trafficking... Though it's a free place around Taupo but there are better options.