Matt
North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Opunake ▷
Lovely spot.
Clean drinking water. Clean toilet
Beautiful peaceful lake. 6 spots available on leveled grass. Good for SC, NSC and tents.
The loop track around the lake is lovely.
Also just a short stroll from Opunake beach.
Oh the ducks are supper friendly and not shy at all.
Highly recommend this place.
So refreshing after coming from New Plymouth which isn't really freedom camper friendly.
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North ▷
I can see how this campsite would be good in the summer.
But I recently visited just last week. Winter... It's step hill entrance was one thing that I expected, it was ok. But I was careful. But then I got to the bottom and got stuck in the mud near the entrance.
I think this campsite should be closed in winter, Or Only open to 4x4 if that.. over winter.
I got stuck, had no reception, I couldn't believe the situation I was in.... luckily I waved down a vehicle for help and a lovely local named Rebecca and her father helped me and towed me out of the campsite. They agree this campsite should be closed in winter. As this is not the first time locals have had to help tow people out of the mud. / (Grass landing in summer)