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Parklands Motor LodgeCommercial organisation |
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. This is for caravan parking only |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Owner Operated Campsite This campground is independently operated by the owner. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? No cabins This location does not offer cabins for rental accommodation. |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? Cabins with kitchen available This location offers cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. |
En Suite Units |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? En-suite units available This location offers en-suite units for rental accommodation. |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Conference Facilities |
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Conference FacilitiesDoes this establishment offer conference facilities? Conference facilities available This establishment offers conference facilities for group events and business gatherings. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? Free Customer WiFi There is free WiFi internet access available for paying customers only. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Local Ownership |
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Local OwnershipHow locally owned and operated is this business? Locally owned and operated A small company with one (or maybe a few) places of business. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only. |
Barbecues |
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BBQ FacilityWhat BBQ facilities are provided? Shared Barbecue Shared BBQs are available The are BBQ facilities provided with the accommodation and they are shared with other guests. |
Rubbish Disposal |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (small bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of small bags of household rubbish. Mixed Recycling (plastic, cans, glass) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable household items. Generally this includes small plastic, glass and metal items. Glass Recycling This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable glass items. Paper Recycling (paper, card) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable paper and cardboard items. |
✓ Cheap powered sites
✓ Clean facilities
✓ Great location for Tongariro
✓ Spacious motorhome sites
✓ Friendly staff
𐄂 Traffic noise at night
𐄂 Needs maintenance
Campsite was very clean and staff fabulous.
This park was clean and well maintained.
An OK campsite.
For $40 a night for two, including wifi.
Good spot with clean facilities.
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10/10 | 2 |
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9/10 | 3 |
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21% |
8/10 | 3 |
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21% |
7/10 | 2 |
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14% |
6/10 | 2 |
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14% |
5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 1 |
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7% |
3/10 | 1 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 0 |
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4.5/5
Was in a campervan.
The cost of a powered site seemed quite cheap/reasonable. Bathroom and kitchen facilities were clean when I was there. Didn't notice traffic noise at all in the van. It's a good spot to stay the night before doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (depending how you are doing the hike). Go for a walk around the river as well.
Reviewed 12 months ago
Customer
4.0/5
Campsite was very clean and staff fabulous.
Didn't eat at the restaurant but others said it was great value. Good old fashioned tucker. KItchen and bathrooms very clean and shower was awesome. Thanks for a very pleasant stay. Good cental location.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Customer
3.5/5
An OK campsite.
Good service, big sites for the motorhome, but facilities weren’t really clean and at night a lot of heavy traffic passed by (the campsite is right next to SH1), which made it difficult for us to sleep.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Customer
2.0/5
Overpriced.
50NZD for a non-powered site for 2 people. Camping not interesting, next to the highway and gas station. Plus; there is WiFi and the restaurant looked nice.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
Customer
3.0/5
Not as flash as I expected from the website.
It’s in need of some maintenance especially tennis court that has a tree growing over it! We stayed one night on an unpowered site - felt overpriced. Not much space and not v attractive but functional and clean. Best things were the bouncy pillow and hair straighteners in the ladies!
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great camping spot, new kitchen, nice and clean handy to town.
Enjoyed the onsite restaurant and bar. I'll be back.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
For $40 a night for two, including wifi.
Walk 10 metres if you can't get reception. Basic but good kitchen, comfortable lounge area, hot showers.
On a rainy night in Turangi we found this to be a perfect spot in our camper van. Not far from the shops and very central to town.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
The spot for the camper van was nice but the amenities were definitely a little run down.
The kitchen was small and only had two stools for seating. The hang out area was decent size but felt used. Showers were fine. You can't get wifi at the camper van site even though they say it is available.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
This park was clean and well maintained.
It is co-located with a motel of the same name so there are other facilities on site which you can use.
Even though it was Labour Weekend, it was not crowded. I never had to wait to use the kitchen or showers. The showers do not have a built-in seat, so I just brought in a plastic chair to keep my dry clothes from getting wet.
There is easy access to the other side of SH1 through a pedestrian underpass so you can go get groceries, find a restaurant, or get information on activities.
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
Customer
2.0/5
Overpriced.
50NZD for a non-powered site for 2 people. Camping not interesting, next to the highway and gas station. Plus; there is WiFi and the restaurant looked nice.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
Customer
4.5/5
Was in a campervan.
The cost of a powered site seemed quite cheap/reasonable. Bathroom and kitchen facilities were clean when I was there. Didn't notice traffic noise at all in the van. It's a good spot to stay the night before doing the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (depending how you are doing the hike). Go for a walk around the river as well.
Reviewed 12 months ago
Customer
4.0/5
Campsite was very clean and staff fabulous.
Didn't eat at the restaurant but others said it was great value. Good old fashioned tucker. KItchen and bathrooms very clean and shower was awesome. Thanks for a very pleasant stay. Good cental location.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Customer
3.5/5
An OK campsite.
Good service, big sites for the motorhome, but facilities weren’t really clean and at night a lot of heavy traffic passed by (the campsite is right next to SH1), which made it difficult for us to sleep.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Customer
3.0/5
Not as flash as I expected from the website.
It’s in need of some maintenance especially tennis court that has a tree growing over it! We stayed one night on an unpowered site - felt overpriced. Not much space and not v attractive but functional and clean. Best things were the bouncy pillow and hair straighteners in the ladies!
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Great camping spot, new kitchen, nice and clean handy to town.
Enjoyed the onsite restaurant and bar. I'll be back.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
3.0/5
Nice enough spot as a stopover for Tongariro Crossing.
Free 1gb of internet but trying to connect was hit and miss. Showers, kitchen and lounge were all quite small and needed updating.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
The spot for the camper van was nice but the amenities were definitely a little run down.
The kitchen was small and only had two stools for seating. The hang out area was decent size but felt used. Showers were fine. You can't get wifi at the camper van site even though they say it is available.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
For $40 a night for two, including wifi.
Walk 10 metres if you can't get reception. Basic but good kitchen, comfortable lounge area, hot showers.
On a rainy night in Turangi we found this to be a perfect spot in our camper van. Not far from the shops and very central to town.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
1.5/5
A powered site for 2 people costs $40.
No soap in the toilets. Free wifi with very bad reception at the powered sites (clear focus on apartments). Everything old and dingy. Shower / WC with light timer: If you do not fast, dry in the dark ...
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
This park was clean and well maintained.
It is co-located with a motel of the same name so there are other facilities on site which you can use.
Even though it was Labour Weekend, it was not crowded. I never had to wait to use the kitchen or showers. The showers do not have a built-in seat, so I just brought in a plastic chair to keep my dry clothes from getting wet.
There is easy access to the other side of SH1 through a pedestrian underpass so you can go get groceries, find a restaurant, or get information on activities.
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
Customer
4.5/5
Clean facilities, lovely hot shower (free) and free to use the jacuzzi (spa pool).
Sauna is for rooms only (we had a powered campervan site for $18pp). Free 500mb wifi on arrival. Games room on site, and lovely restaurant/bar too! Great find, best place in town.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
This is actually a very solid spot and compared to other sites nearby probably best.
It is not state of the art but not completely run down. Toilets and showers were all clean and the kitchen had everything we needed (2 stoves, microwave, water heater, toaster...).
Additionally there is a restaurant near to the place which looked nice but we did not try. Swimming pool, clean BBQ, trampoline and even a sauna (also did not use). We were given a 300mb Internet voucher at the beginning and the staff was friendly.
The place is located at the road close to i-site, petrol station and burger king. This does give you some noise but not comparable to one directly to the highway. Because of location and age, we give the site an 8. Not the best place we had, but definitely a stop if you are driving through or waiting for trail weather. And: we only paid $34 on a powered site. As I said, solid but not luxury
Reviewed over 8 years ago
Customer