Places to camp in Bay of Plenty
The Bay of Plenty has long surf beaches from Waihī Beach to Ōhope and the lakes and geothermal country around Rotorua. Holiday parks line the coast, and DOC campsites sit beside the Rotorua lakes and in the forests inland.
All Seasons Holiday ParkHoliday park · Rotorua4.5
Athenree Hot Springs & Holiday ParkHoliday park · Waihi Beach1
Bowentown Beach Holiday Park, WaihiHoliday park · Waihi Beach1
Cosy Corner Holiday ParkHoliday park · Tauranga1
Cosy Cottage Thermal Holiday ParkHoliday park · Rotorua4
Dickey Flat CampsiteDOC campsite · Kaimai Mamaku Conservation ParkFees apply
Hot Water Beach CampsiteDOC campsite · Lake Tarawera Scenic ReserveFees apply
Lake Ōkareka CampsiteDOC campsite · Lake Ōkareka Scenic ReserveFees apply
Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) CampsiteDOC campsite · Lake Tarawera Scenic ReserveFees apply
Matatā CampsiteDOC campsite · Matatā areaFees apply
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Ohope BeachFees apply
Pacific Park Christian Holiday CampHoliday park · Papamoa1
Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road CampsiteDOC campsite · Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation ReserveFees apply
Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road CampsiteDOC campsite · Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation ReserveFees apply
Riverside Whakatane Holiday ParkHoliday park · Whakatane1
Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Rotorua City5
Rotorua Family Holiday ParkHoliday park · Rotorua City5
Rotorua Thermal Holiday ParkHoliday park · Rotorua4
Rustic RabbitHoliday park · Te ArohaFees apply
Sapphire Springs Holiday Park & Mineral PoolsHoliday park · Tauranga4
Tasman Holiday Parks - BeachavenHoliday park · Waihi Beach1
Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa BeachHoliday park · Papamoa Beach4
Tasman Holiday Parks - RotoruaHoliday park · Rotorua1
Tasman Holiday Parks - Waihi BeachHoliday park · Waihi Beach4.5
Te Rereatukahia HutDOC hut · Kaimai Mamaku Conservation ParkFees apply
Te Whare OkiokiDOC hut · Kaimai Mamaku Conservation ParkFees apply
Thornton Beach Holiday ParkHoliday park · Thornton Beach Holiday Park 163 Thornton Beach Road, RD 4, Thornton . 3194 New ZealandFees apply
Waipa Forest CampHoliday park · RotoruaFees apply
Guides for Bay of Plenty
- Coromandel to Rotorua: 5-Day Camping Loop From Auckland
- Freedom Camping in Tauranga 2026: Where You Can Stay
- Freedom Camping in Whakatāne 2026: Where You Can Stay
- Freedom Camping in Rotorua 2026: Where You Can Stay
- DOC Hut & Campsite Bookings 2026: How to Book, Fees, Dates
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
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