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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Cambridge |
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Reviews
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4.0/5
Nice spot, enough for everyone even if you come late, that would be alright.
Toilets are clean and always open.
Very peaceful.
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5.0/5
As it is only around 15 min from hobbiton movie set we chose to try this one.
We arrived late around 11pm or 11:30pm something and still found a Spot. Plenty of space there. You should not Park on the sea-side, but no idea if someone is actually checking. Clean toilets with running tap. No drinking-water.
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4.0/5
Lovely spot, quiet in the evening, fun in the afternoon with water sports on the lake providing entertainment.
Facilities could be cleaner, and no drinkable water tap that we saw.
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4.5/5
Stayed here for one night as we had an early tour of Hobbiton.
Lots of spaces, quiet, great views of the lake and swimming. Toilet was clean, but just one w/c in the men's.
Would recommend.
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5.0/5
Great spot, clean toilets, nice place to swim, plenty of freedom camping spots even after Christmas.
Highly recommend
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4.0/5
Lots of space -- we had no problem finding a spot when we arrived after sundown.
Close and easy access from Hobbiton. Some noise from other campers but none from the road. Basic bathrooms, no electricity (very dark at night!) and no trash cans or potable water. Pretty spot.
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4.5/5
Amazing views of the lake.
Plenty of places for around 10/15 campers. Basic toilet. Very close to Hobbiton movie set.
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3.0/5
Loads of space and right on the lake, good toilet block.
BUT very busy and noisy with boats, jet skis etc. So depends if you mind that, even on a Sunday morning!
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4.0/5
Nice spot, enough for everyone even if you come late, that would be alright.
Toilets are clean and always open.
Very peaceful.
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5.0/5
As it is only around 15 min from hobbiton movie set we chose to try this one.
We arrived late around 11pm or 11:30pm something and still found a Spot. Plenty of space there. You should not Park on the sea-side, but no idea if someone is actually checking. Clean toilets with running tap. No drinking-water.
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4.5/5
Stayed here for one night as we had an early tour of Hobbiton.
Lots of spaces, quiet, great views of the lake and swimming. Toilet was clean, but just one w/c in the men's.
Would recommend.
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4.0/5
Lovely spot, quiet in the evening, fun in the afternoon with water sports on the lake providing entertainment.
Facilities could be cleaner, and no drinkable water tap that we saw.
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5.0/5
Great spot, clean toilets, nice place to swim, plenty of freedom camping spots even after Christmas.
Highly recommend
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4.0/5
Lots of space -- we had no problem finding a spot when we arrived after sundown.
Close and easy access from Hobbiton. Some noise from other campers but none from the road. Basic bathrooms, no electricity (very dark at night!) and no trash cans or potable water. Pretty spot.
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4.5/5
Amazing views of the lake.
Plenty of places for around 10/15 campers. Basic toilet. Very close to Hobbiton movie set.
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4.5/5
Free campground with flushing toilets (we had to bring our own loo roll though).
No issue with getting spaces for us.
Grassy field so had to be careful parking after it rained.
Far enough away from the highway that it was pretty quiet, would stay again.
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4.0/5
Noce but very busy in March.
There is a swimming spot and only 15 minutes from Hobbiton
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4.5/5
Amazing spot!
We were unsure what it would be like for Xmas day but it’s very much a local spot. Very considerate campers with parking. Toilets clean. Lake nice to swim.
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5.0/5
Easy to get to, pretty spot.
Parking on grass not far from the river. We arrived at 20:30, and there were less than 10 other vans with plenty of spots still available, and more folks arrived later. Toilet on site was decent. Would definitely stay here again. Lapwings, swamp harriers, scaup, cormorants, and other birds around. Fun to watch the water skiers
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4.0/5
Great spot.
Stayed one night in our self contained motor home. As usual there are always rule breakers at these wonderful places. Will be back
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4.0/5
Really nice place with flush toilets, really easy to find but a lot of mosquitos !
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5.0/5
Fantastic spot for a night.
About 8 other campers all respectfully distanced. Sunset was great here. Toilets probably haven't been cleaned since the millenium but if you're self contained it's not really an issue. Love it.
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4.5/5
Stayed here in our campervan for 1 night, great location by the lake, very pretty, plenty of space for parking beside other campervans.
Great flush toilets, although it was busy it was still quiet.
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4.0/5
This location was where we spend our 1st night in a campervan after renting directly from Auckland.
Arriving just after dark, there were no other campers. Parked near the water edge. There's a guard rail to prevent going too near. Very quiet and peaceful. Next morning was beautiful! Only us and wonderful sounds from ducks, geese and birds. There's a good clean toilet facilities. Nice place for short walk. I won't mind coming back!
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot by the water!
Came in super late (12.30am) and able to find a spot no problem. Quick rest before heading off on our journey. Enjoyed the animals around also!
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5.0/5
This is a beautiful spot and we would highly recommend staying here.
Toilets are basic but clean.
There is a map as you enter the park, double check this as it shows you the areas you are allowed to camp. Do not park right by the lake, this is restricted.
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5.0/5
Great place to stay for a night.
It was very busy though, as a lot of people stay longer. Can't blame them, beautiful spot. We stayed out of the designated zone because we read the sign wrong but no one accosted us. Has a toilet, no shower or drinking water. Noise was to a minimum, but boats do start up early. Water skiers. Will go back.
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4.0/5
In november 2020..nice place to stop.
Recently council has removed large trees and defined overbite parking space away from lake edge. Sign is very confusing and often not followed because of this. pitty council didnt spray grasses area for onehunga weed...prickles EVERYWHERE....poor people enjoying lake.
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5.0/5
Quiet spot by river.
Good toilet facilities. Plenty of room. Safe swimming area in river clearly marked.
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5.0/5
My first freedom camping night in NZ, so this place will always be in my heart, for many reasons.
Plenty of room to park, clean toilets, beautiful views. A few mosquitos.
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4.5/5
Would be perfection if had dump and potable water.
Has Flushing toilets in large flat green areas beside lake on river. Very clean and quiet. Loved it!
