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Organisation |
Lake Karapiro Camping & Pursuits CentreCommercial organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Cambridge |
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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? Premium Camping Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
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. |
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. 58 |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? On-site caravans available This location offers on-site caravans for rental accommodation. 5 |
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. 80 |
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. |
✓ Stunning lake views
✓ Friendly staff
✓ Clean facilities
✓ Hot showers
✓ Big campground
𐄂 Insect problem
𐄂 Basic kitchen facilities
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10/10 | 2 |
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29% |
9/10 | 1 |
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8/10 | 2 |
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7/10 | 0 |
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6/10 | 2 |
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29% |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3.0/5
We tried to stay a night but it was jam packed with hundreds of students having rowing races over the weekend.
Apparently it is quite common to have events here, so have a backup plan in case. Can't comment on the facilities as we didn't stay the night, the lake is stunning though
Reviewed over 1 year ago
Customer
4.5/5
Stayed for one night in October, nice big campground, clean toilets, hot showers and friendly staff.
Kitchen was small but serviceable, has cookers, fridge, microwave, kettle and toaster but you need to use your own pots, pans, plates etc.
Only real downside is the number of insects but that's to be expected next to a lake.
If you're coming from the North, the dam road is currently closed (Oct 22) so you have to take the longer route through the nearby town.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Customer
3.0/5
We have been camping around NZ for 1mth (summer Dec-Jan) , have camped at a number of river locations, but the insects we see at this place is just horrendous!
After dark we had to figure out some strategies to get in and out of the kitchen door, and in/out our camper door….. outside the kitchen door they forms a black tornado under the fluorescent light that you’ll have to run into, while holding the breath ...
The kitchen is clean but really basic, the insect tends to stick onto anything that is wet
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- No pots, plates, dish washing liquids, sponge, hand washing liquid, need to byo
- only one dining table in kitchen
- Fridge is missing a handle..
- stove is basic and has no numbers on it to tell you what level of heat it’s at
- No lid to the internal rubbish bin, we found it a bit gross to eat while sitting close to it. But there aren’t many tables available.
- No insect screen installed so better finish using kitchen before it gets dark
- No hair dryer
- Hot water is good and stable, no timer (great) but the light automatically turns off after a while
It’s a good location but thinking of the fee paid should be able to support some upgrade
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Very clean bathroom/toilet and kitchen.
Big camp groud with tranquil surroundings to spend a lazy day.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Excellent facilities, super friendly and helpful staff, great play areas for the kids.
Will definitely be our regular stop over.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
You get everything.
A warm shower and a clean toilet. The kitchen is okay but without anything but you can cook if you bring your own stuff. The laundry room is fine but without hot washes - just cold one.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Paid just one time otherwise it would have been too expensive.
Toilets, showers, etc everything you need but without power station.
Reviewed about 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
Customer