Hot Water Beach Campsite

About Hot Water Beach Campsite
Hot Water Beach Campsite is a DOC campsite in Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, Bay of Plenty, on the North Island. It has 30 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cooking shelter and non-flush toilets, 4 in all. It is reached on foot or by boat. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite, 7 km away.
Relax in the natural hot springs in Te Rātā Bay. Enjoy water sports or explore the tracks in other areas around Lake Tarawera.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, Bay of Plenty, North Island
Nearby
Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road CampsiteDOC campsite · 7 km
Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road CampsiteDOC campsite · 7 km
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Rotorua Blue Lake TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · 11 km
Lake Ōkareka CampsiteDOC campsite · 11 km
Waipa Forest CampHoliday park · 18 km
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Questions about Hot Water Beach Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Hot Water Beach Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Hot Water Beach Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Hot Water Beach Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot or by boat.
What facilities does Hot Water Beach Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Non-flush toilets and Toilets.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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