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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Kirsten
Ranking: 5/10
ONLY 3 SPOTS! We thought the other spots, left of the parking description, were also for overnight camping.
Exactly what Charlotte says underneath. We were also guided to that other spot. Even though the place was big and with toilets nearby, there was a intense sulfid smell and some people who stayed up late. It seemed like some people (maybe homeless) settled there as if it was their home.
However, we were happy we got friendly moved to a spot with overnight camping.
Celeste
Ranking: 8/10
After reading some reviews here we went straight to Hatupatu carpark. It's not entirely clear if it's a freedom camping spot as there were no signs related to camping, but it was very busy there with at least 30 campervans and motor homes plus two tents. The coastguard drove through around 8:30pm but didn't take any notice of all the parked vehicles. The toilets were open when we needed them (20:15 and 07:00) and didn't appear to have been closed during the night. In the evening we had no trouble with bugs but there were swarms of them in the morning. It's a beautiful place to park up for the night and we would recommend staying here if you're looking for a site near Rotorua.
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Stefan&Kristin
Ranking: 4/10
Only 3 spots, which were full when we came early afternoon, therefore the few points.
We went to hatupatu car Park, which is also right at the lake 5 Minutes drive away.
Pretty nice view over the lake there too. Need to be fully selfcontaint. There are flush Toilettes, but rather dirty. All in all for free a good campsite 7/10 for that.
Marianna
Ranking: 4/10
Place is only for three cars, right next to the road and batrooms are pretty far, but not bad. We left and went to hatupatu car par, since we read it is nice and more quiet with bathrooms and it is allowed to sleep there. During the night I suppose locals came several times to wake up everybody by car horn and load music. Very bad experience with rotorua.
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Anita
Ranking: 5/10
Unbelievable... only 3spots here.
Mo
Ranking: 5/10
Only 3 spots, a 4th can fit, but no marking on the ground. I parked there and was sent away. Guy told me I can park next to the toilet block, which is like 100m away. So I stayed there and had no more trouble. Yes, that's stupid, but who cares?!
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.
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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.
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.
