Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite
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Reviews
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1.5/5
Stayed here in July.
Overpriced and dirty. There are toilets but that’s about it. Showers are $2 but looked dirty and old. No space for washing up. No drinking water. Would avoid and head to the DOC campsite in Trounson Kauri Park for the same price.
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2.5/5
Great Place next to the lake.
Quiet. The Showers are a nogo! Dirty and very old stile. Not even a place you can put your things, while you want take your Shower! Whene had they seen the last cleaning?
So, over all the 50$ vor 2 Pers/1 Night are overpriced.
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3.0/5
Came here because of the great reviews,but I thought it a little overrated and overpriced.
Despite to the description there was no water supply. The only warning that the water wasn't drinkable was through email when you booked. The toilets and showers were ok, you need 2$ by the way, but there were no real places to wash your dishes.
The customers were really friendly.
The campsite is a great spot for families, because children definitely won't get bored.
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4.5/5
Stayed at Pine Beach campground.
Stayed at Pine Beach campground. Beautiful lakeside camping. And nice bush/lakeside trail walk that goes right around I believe.
Very busy with a lot of day visitors and the campground itself full of families. Sheer volume of people generated a lot of rubbish but camp was kept well maintained and clean.
No kitchen or laundry but there are sinks for doing dishes. $2 coin 4-minute showers which are cleaned regularly. No lights in the toilets or showers so bring a torch for at night.
They had a coffee/fast food trailer and ice creams which was cool. 3G Vodafone coverage was good in spots.
Apart from all that come for the Lake. Absolutely stunning.
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4.5/5
Stunning.
Clean toilets showers $2 dump station etc. water tap on each site. Great playground. Beautiful sand beaches. Lots of room.
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4.5/5
Incredible spot, such a lovely place to visit.
Older facilities and shower was only warm for ~1min out of the 5min that was paid for - the only negative
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5.0/5
The first was the other end of the lake the next night.
The second most beautiful place we stayed on our trip
The first was the other end of the lake the next night. The weather for this time of the year certainly helped. With beautful sunny days and not a breathe of wind. We were the only ones there in our area of the camp so it was very peaceful with amazing sunsets. Toilets, rubbish and dump station. Great play ground for the kids.
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3.5/5
Beautiful scenery, off the beaten track, ok facilities ~ clean toilets, $2 hot showers (about 5mins), playground.
Weather too wet and cold to use lake.
Powdered site cost $46 for 2 A, 2 C (in winter)
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4.0/5
We loved our time at Kai Iwi Lakes- spectacular views and the lake was amazing to swim in.
Would definitely recommend adding this to your itinerary! Make sure you bring insect repellent though!!
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4.5/5
Spectacular camping spot.
Beautiful lake side location. Clean flush toilets and showers. ($2 for a warm shower or free cold showers) $15 pp non-powered site. Simply lovely, great spot to swim or kayak. Maybe a bit more expensive than others with similar facilities but happy to pay it for the location.
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3.5/5
Hot showers $2, powered sites and paid wifi.
Large site right by lake with sandy beach but only 3 showers! Queues in the evening. Wonderful lakeside walks and great for all water sports. Typical Kiwi holiday site - lots of friendly locals!
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3.5/5
We pitched the tent for one night ($20 for two people).
Flush toilets, hot showers and wifi. Easy access, no gravel road. The place is quiet and there are walks around the lakes.
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1.5/5
Stayed here in July.
Overpriced and dirty. There are toilets but that’s about it. Showers are $2 but looked dirty and old. No space for washing up. No drinking water. Would avoid and head to the DOC campsite in Trounson Kauri Park for the same price.
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2.5/5
Great Place next to the lake.
Quiet. The Showers are a nogo! Dirty and very old stile. Not even a place you can put your things, while you want take your Shower! Whene had they seen the last cleaning?
So, over all the 50$ vor 2 Pers/1 Night are overpriced.
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3.0/5
Came here because of the great reviews,but I thought it a little overrated and overpriced.
Despite to the description there was no water supply. The only warning that the water wasn't drinkable was through email when you booked. The toilets and showers were ok, you need 2$ by the way, but there were no real places to wash your dishes.
The customers were really friendly.
The campsite is a great spot for families, because children definitely won't get bored.
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4.5/5
Stayed at Pine Beach campground.
Stayed at Pine Beach campground. Beautiful lakeside camping. And nice bush/lakeside trail walk that goes right around I believe.
Very busy with a lot of day visitors and the campground itself full of families. Sheer volume of people generated a lot of rubbish but camp was kept well maintained and clean.
No kitchen or laundry but there are sinks for doing dishes. $2 coin 4-minute showers which are cleaned regularly. No lights in the toilets or showers so bring a torch for at night.
They had a coffee/fast food trailer and ice creams which was cool. 3G Vodafone coverage was good in spots.
Apart from all that come for the Lake. Absolutely stunning.
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4.5/5
Stunning.
Clean toilets showers $2 dump station etc. water tap on each site. Great playground. Beautiful sand beaches. Lots of room.
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4.5/5
Incredible spot, such a lovely place to visit.
Older facilities and shower was only warm for ~1min out of the 5min that was paid for - the only negative
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5.0/5
The first was the other end of the lake the next night.
The second most beautiful place we stayed on our trip
The first was the other end of the lake the next night. The weather for this time of the year certainly helped. With beautful sunny days and not a breathe of wind. We were the only ones there in our area of the camp so it was very peaceful with amazing sunsets. Toilets, rubbish and dump station. Great play ground for the kids.
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3.5/5
Beautiful scenery, off the beaten track, ok facilities ~ clean toilets, $2 hot showers (about 5mins), playground.
Weather too wet and cold to use lake.
Powdered site cost $46 for 2 A, 2 C (in winter)
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0.5/5
Owner of campground also owns other campground at lake.
Other campground rented to 100 teens celebrating all night long with very loud music hearable all over the lake even inside motorhome with ear protection. Did not inform guests about this fact. Very unfair. Never again
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4.0/5
We loved our time at Kai Iwi Lakes- spectacular views and the lake was amazing to swim in.
Would definitely recommend adding this to your itinerary! Make sure you bring insect repellent though!!
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4.5/5
Spectacular camping spot.
Beautiful lake side location. Clean flush toilets and showers. ($2 for a warm shower or free cold showers) $15 pp non-powered site. Simply lovely, great spot to swim or kayak. Maybe a bit more expensive than others with similar facilities but happy to pay it for the location.
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3.0/5
For $40 you'd expect something, even the hot showers are $2, great views and beach though.
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3.5/5
Hot showers $2, powered sites and paid wifi.
Large site right by lake with sandy beach but only 3 showers! Queues in the evening. Wonderful lakeside walks and great for all water sports. Typical Kiwi holiday site - lots of friendly locals!
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3.5/5
We pitched the tent for one night ($20 for two people).
Flush toilets, hot showers and wifi. Easy access, no gravel road. The place is quiet and there are walks around the lakes.
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4.5/5
Awesome site, close to lake and good clean amenities.
Friendly and helpful staff.
Could do with a few more toilets on the outer edge of the campground.
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4.0/5
Campsite directly at the beautiful lake.
Clean flushing toilets, hot showers for 2$. Outdoor sink.
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4.5/5
6m bus 2 nights powered site, they have recently upgraded the camp hot showers at $2 we felt were way to expensive.
The camp manager was very helpful. The lake is stunning. There's trout in the lake for fishing. Will return here.
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4.5/5
Absolutely beautiful lakes with crystal clear water!!
$10 per person, which is okay.
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3.5/5
I would have given this a higher score if it weren't for the $3 per person booking fee that they charge.
We paid $42 (2A + 2C) for a site which only gave us access to toilets and cold showers (equivalent to what we would pay $18 for at a DOC site). However, we LOVED swimming in the lake. It was gorgeous.
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4.5/5
Nice camp overlooking large lake/s.
Basic facilities but great outlook .Good camping area. Could get busy in Summer but plenty room. Only downside for some would be the cold showers. Ranger collects fees of $10pp.
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4.5/5
Lovely site, friendly service, free internet!
Well spaced pitches, good views, clean, well kept site, nice cafe on site!
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4.0/5
Nice camping near lakeside.
Limited facilities and bathrooms not very tidy but good location.
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4.0/5
Basic facilities (no kitchen and only cold showers).
Camp under the pines and swim in the lovely lake.
Very good value at $10 per person.
