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Waipa District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Otorohanga |
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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? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
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Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment. |
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Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
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Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. 2 night maximum |
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Dump Station |
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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? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the 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 Sites |
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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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Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
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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 Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
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Campfire Rules |
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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. |
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Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
Beautiful lake views
Quiet and peaceful environment
Good for self-contained camping
Walking track around the lake
Limited facilities
Toilets a long walk away
No drinking water available
Great spot by the river.
Emma
Great spot, toilet was not pleasant though
Paige Hayward
Very muddy field, zero facilities
Kelly McDonald
Very nice spot.
Alexandra
Toilets open all night but stinky.
Jackue
Very remote and quiet location.
Space for c15 RV’s. Can get a nice sunset or sunrise over the lake, and also a nice boardwalk around the lake for a walk / run (c6km). Only drawback is limited facilities - toilet was a long walk from the camping site.
Reviewed 8 months ago
Freedom camped for one night.
The grassed area was full but stayed down the other end at the car park by the toilets. Toilets were compostable. Clean. No showers. Great view of the sun setting.
Reviewed 8 months ago
Great little spot for self contained freedom camping.
There were lots of spaces to park and we arrived around 8.30pm at a guess if say it would fit 15-20 vehicles.
Reviewed 11 months ago
A beautiful view.
Long drop loos at one end. No shower. Lovely walk on a boardwalk and gravel track for 6km around the lake ending up at the car park again.
Parking is not level and there is some on grass and some on asphalt.
No bins except for doggie doos.
The lake is supposed to not be swum in but it has a rowing club on it... No motor boats.
We had a night of howling gales and a wind free night but we weren't blown about. A quiet spot for 2 nights.
Reviewed over 1 year ago and experienced in June 2024
Two different space to park, one next to the toilet and the other one a little bit further away at the edge of the lake.
Verry nice and calm. Clean drop toilet. Phone signal ok
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Amazing views of lake, very kind locals.
It is very busy all the time. Toilets but no water
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Very good campsite with a lot of places.
We arrived at 6pm and no problem. Great possibility of doing a run around the Lake! What a nice View!
No water etc. but selfsustained as said.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Beautiful spot close to Hamilton.
Bathrooms a short walk away, and the site has a picnic table and (sort of) covered bbq/cooking spot. Arrived at 7pm on a Sunday and about 4 open spots left. There are also habituated ducks that people are feeding which is a bit sad but they are cute (pls don't feed them!). Rubbish bin on site is small and overloaded so be prepared to pack in/pack out.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Muy lindo lugar para pasar una o dos noches, se puede hacer una caminata por lago, lindas vistas
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Beautiful freedom camping spot- lovely lake views and a nice 6km track to walk around it.
Drop toilets are fairly clean, but no drinking water available at this site.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Decent place to stay for a free night.
Plenty of space in the gravel and grass to park, but bathrooms are a bit of a walk and there is no running water. A bit buggy, but was a peaceful spot right next to the lake.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Friendly locals but if you don’t wanna chat with people you shouldn’t go there.
Lovely atmosphere, pettable goose. Also has a BBQ and a Toilet (toilet 10min walk away from parking lot)
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Great view on the lake but toilets 20min by walk away and no water.
It is still a good spot, quiet and nice.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
This place is decent, but not much more than that.
The restrooms lack running water, but they're usable if necessary. Keep in mind they are a bit of a walk away, approximately 300 meters. There's no water source here, but you do have access to a public BBQ area and a lovely view of the lake.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Lovely spot and perfect for a night.
Loos must have been redone since last visits as they neither stank nor were dirty. They are a bit of a walk but with a torch you’re ok! Highly recommend.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Lovely spot.
Busy with people going out onto the lake in boats in the morning. 5min walk to long drop toilets. Nice morning walk around the 5km lake path loop.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Pretty and quiet but as described toilets were a long walk from camping area and smelled awfum
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Very remote and quiet location.
Space for c15 RV’s. Can get a nice sunset or sunrise over the lake, and also a nice boardwalk around the lake for a walk / run (c6km). Only drawback is limited facilities - toilet was a long walk from the camping site.
Reviewed 8 months ago
Freedom camped for one night.
The grassed area was full but stayed down the other end at the car park by the toilets. Toilets were compostable. Clean. No showers. Great view of the sun setting.
Reviewed 8 months ago
Great little spot for self contained freedom camping.
There were lots of spaces to park and we arrived around 8.30pm at a guess if say it would fit 15-20 vehicles.
Reviewed 11 months ago
A beautiful view.
Long drop loos at one end. No shower. Lovely walk on a boardwalk and gravel track for 6km around the lake ending up at the car park again.
Parking is not level and there is some on grass and some on asphalt.
No bins except for doggie doos.
The lake is supposed to not be swum in but it has a rowing club on it... No motor boats.
We had a night of howling gales and a wind free night but we weren't blown about. A quiet spot for 2 nights.
Reviewed over 1 year ago and experienced in June 2024
Two different space to park, one next to the toilet and the other one a little bit further away at the edge of the lake.
Verry nice and calm. Clean drop toilet. Phone signal ok
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Amazing views of lake, very kind locals.
It is very busy all the time. Toilets but no water
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Very good campsite with a lot of places.
We arrived at 6pm and no problem. Great possibility of doing a run around the Lake! What a nice View!
No water etc. but selfsustained as said.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Beautiful spot close to Hamilton.
Bathrooms a short walk away, and the site has a picnic table and (sort of) covered bbq/cooking spot. Arrived at 7pm on a Sunday and about 4 open spots left. There are also habituated ducks that people are feeding which is a bit sad but they are cute (pls don't feed them!). Rubbish bin on site is small and overloaded so be prepared to pack in/pack out.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Muy lindo lugar para pasar una o dos noches, se puede hacer una caminata por lago, lindas vistas
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Beautiful freedom camping spot- lovely lake views and a nice 6km track to walk around it.
Drop toilets are fairly clean, but no drinking water available at this site.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Decent place to stay for a free night.
Plenty of space in the gravel and grass to park, but bathrooms are a bit of a walk and there is no running water. A bit buggy, but was a peaceful spot right next to the lake.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Friendly locals but if you don’t wanna chat with people you shouldn’t go there.
Lovely atmosphere, pettable goose. Also has a BBQ and a Toilet (toilet 10min walk away from parking lot)
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Great view on the lake but toilets 20min by walk away and no water.
It is still a good spot, quiet and nice.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Lovely spot.
Busy with people going out onto the lake in boats in the morning. 5min walk to long drop toilets. Nice morning walk around the 5km lake path loop.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
This place is decent, but not much more than that.
The restrooms lack running water, but they're usable if necessary. Keep in mind they are a bit of a walk away, approximately 300 meters. There's no water source here, but you do have access to a public BBQ area and a lovely view of the lake.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Lovely spot and perfect for a night.
Loos must have been redone since last visits as they neither stank nor were dirty. They are a bit of a walk but with a torch you’re ok! Highly recommend.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
A quiet and peaceful place to stay.
Space for about 10 vehicles on the gravel but there is space on the grass too it just looks quite wet. The toilets are a long walk up the driveway from the freedom camping bays but you could probably park nearer to the toilets without any issues. We didn’t walk it but there’s a lakeside path for walking or cycling around.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Very nice spot, nice view and super quiet.
*But yes, the toilet stinks 🥲
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Quiet and spacious, toilets were a bit stinky but beautiful lakeside spot.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
