Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite
About Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite
Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite is a DOC campsite in Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, Bay of Plenty, on the North Island. It has 50 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 8 in all. Things to do here include boating, fishing and kayaking. It is reached on foot or by boat. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Hot Water Beach Campsite, 9 km away.
Camp alongside the lake in a large and attractive campsite where trout fishing and water sports are popular. There is no road access to the campsite.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Non-flush toilets
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Walking
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
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Questions about Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite?
No. It is reached on foot or by boat.
What facilities does Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated) and Wheelchair access, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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