Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Conservation Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass	Conservation Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass

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Tarawera Falls Track

Time: 40 minutes return | Time: 1.4 km return

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Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Track Length	1km to 3km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 1km to 3km
Track Duration	10 to 30mins Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 10 to 30mins
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Boat Cruises

Lake Tarawera Water Taxi and Eco Tours

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Rotomahana Isthmus Track

Lake Tarawera

Rotomahana Isthmus Track

Lake Tarawera

Time: 20 min one way, Distance: 1.2 km

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Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is 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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Buried Village

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Tarawera Trail

Time: 5-6 hours one way Distance: 15km one way

Feature	Value	Info
Track Difficulty	Hard walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Hard walk
Track Duration	4 to 8 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 4 to 8 hours
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is 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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(Lake Okareka Scenic Reserve)

Lake Okareka Campsite

(Lake Okareka Scenic Reserve)

Lake Okareka Campsite

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. Lake Okareka Community Association manages site through agreement with DOC	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. Lake Okareka Community Association manages site through agreement with DOC

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Lake Okareka Walkway

2.5 hour return

Feature	Value	Info
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is 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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Boat Cruises

Lake Tarawera Scenic Experience

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Hot Water Beach Campsite

Te Rata Bay

Hot Water Beach Campsite

Te Rata Bay

Now has access without boat via the Tarawera Trail which was opened in 2013.

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Conservation Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass	Conservation Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass

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Boyes Beach Reserve

Lake Okareka

Boyes Beach Reserve

Lake Okareka

Right on the lakefront, great view and awesome swiming spot.

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. Registration and payment at the reserve kiosk is required upon arrival. $15 adults, $7.50 children	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. Registration and payment at the reserve kiosk is required upon arrival. $15 adults, $7.50 children
Overnight Stay Rules	Only in a vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed. Vehicles with purpose built sleeping facilities (eg. motorhome, campervan, caravan, house bus etc)	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed. Vehicles with purpose built sleeping facilities (eg. motorhome, campervan, caravan, house bus etc)

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Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

Humphries Bay Campsite

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Mount / Mt Tarawera New Zealand Ltd

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maggie Webster

United Kingdom

Do lots of research before you come. Take advice from those who know. Be prepared to ask questions and ask for help. N. Zealanders are very helpful and friendly. Need lots of bugspray. Sandflies are evil, especially when chilling out on beaches on the West Coast such as Gillespies Beach

Clearwater Charters New Zealand

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Tarawera Falls to Tarawera Outlet

5 km one-way | 2 hours one-way

Feature	Value	Info
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. But payment for the entry fee	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. But payment for the entry fee
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Track Duration	1 to 2 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 1 to 2 hours
Track Difficulty	Easy walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Easy walk

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Boatshed Bay Public Dumpstation

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Kariri Point

Public Dump Station

Kariri Point

Public Dump Station

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Tarawera Outlet to Humphrie's Bay

6 km one-way | 3 hours one-way

Feature	Value	Info
Track Length	3km to 10km Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk

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