Lakefront Carpark, Rotorua
Lakefront Carpark, Rotorua
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Self-Containment Warrant and Responsible Camper stickers must be displayed at all times on your vehicle.
Please take your rubbish with you.
Alcohol may not be consumed in any public places.
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Showing 13 reviews of 17.
Charlotte
Ranking: 6/10
Only 3 spaces which were all full when we got there about 5pm. We ended up parking next to the designated spaces as there were a few other campers already there. Toilets a short walk away.
We did however get woken up by security about midnight and asked to move (fair enough we weren't meant to be there!).
Thankfully they were friendly and moved us to a car park further round the lake which was much nicer! Right next to a toilet block, next to the lake and away from main road. Called Hatupatu car park.
Jana
Ranking: 8/10
Only three spots but we were lucky and got one of them. Stayed here for two nights. Even tho In a parking lot it felt super safe with security driving at night. Super popular every other minute people came in their campers to see if it was free so we got super lucky. Very nice and central. Toilets is a short walk but nice and clean.
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Alison
Ranking: 5/10
This site has only three spaces which are basically filled up first thing in the morning. We tried twice and didn’t get in. Very quick access ;1-2mins walk) to lake and 5-10mins into town centre. If planning to go, aim to be there early and have a back up option
Lance
Ranking: 9/10
This spot we found was less crowded. Security car did drive by which was good. Still good company around. You are under street lights, but thats fine
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The West Texas Cyclist
Ranking: 6/10
Got here early, around 12:30 pm and snagged the last of only three spots. No shade, so your vehicle will be in the sun all day. Never mind. Looks across some asphalt on the lake. Can restroom s maybe a 150 to 200 meter walk. Curious why Rotorua doesn't offer more Freedom Camping.
Dino camper
Ranking: 7/10
Space is far left corner when u facing lake.very limited spots
U will be moved if u park on right side near to the disability area
Thanks for council to dedicate some spots in prime location
Tiago
Ranking: 6/10
Nice place, right on city Center. We could not stop because it was already full. There are only few spots, try early if you want to stop over here. Use the delimited area for Campers. We saw the police asking to the ones parking on wrong places to remove their cars.
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Juliane
Ranking: 9/10
Nice and practical spot to explore the city center. Seems to be famous as it was already full when we first tried it.
JN
Ranking: 6/10
Only 3 places for camper-van! The security said, its not allowed to stay at the other places next to it. We have to move inside Rotorua Lakefront Reserve, the other side of the park (Oruawhata Drive).
Ash
Ranking: 6/10
We got there on our first night around 5:30 and the three car parks had already been taken, the sign isn’t clear if the other car parks nearby are overnight so we thought we could stay there but a security guard told us to move along, the next night we were able to get a park but others parked nearby and weren’t told to move on. So you might get lucky if it is full.
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Florian
Ranking: 8/10
Just a car park, the designated camper van spaces are marked and these are the only spaces you are allowed to park in- a ranger came round in the evening to check. Nice public toilets just across the green. Short walk into town so good location and close to the lake.
Kiandra
Ranking: 10/10
Quiet parking lot overlooking the water. You can watch the sun rise right from your car. There were flushing toilets less than a minute walk away. You are side by side with the other cars but no one disturbed one another.
Joe Trigg
Ranking: 8/10
One of the only options round here for freedom camping. Conveniently located near the lakefront, and easy access to the town. It’s not completely clear where you should camp, there are three spots that have campervans marked on them, but the sign doesn’t specify that those are the only spots that should be used. The ones closest to the toilets and water do say no overnight camping, so we didn’t risk it although some did. 200m walk to the toilets across the grass, but they were clean and open overnight.
