Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite

About Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite
Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite is a DOC campsite in Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve, Bay of Plenty, on the North Island. It has 51 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 8 in all. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite, 1 km away.
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu; take binoculars for watching water birds.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Water from a stream
- Wheelchair access
- Non-flush 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 Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve, Bay of Plenty, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Water from a stream and Wheelchair access, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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