Horahora Domain

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Waipa District Council

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North IslandWaikatoCambridge

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-37.95723331

175.65645

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Reviews

    ✓ Beautiful location by the river/lake

    ✓ Plenty of space for campers

    ✓ Clean flushing toilets available

    ✓ Quiet evenings and nights

    ✓ Close to Hobbiton

    𐄂 No potable water

    𐄂 Can be noisy during the day

    • Lovely spot with lots of space!
    • Plenty of space here.
    • Fantastic spot for a night.
    • As pictured.
    • Amazing spot!
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    10/10 18
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    9/10 27
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    8/10 24
    31%
    7/10 7
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  • 3.5/5

    Came by 24th of March stayed one night has basic toilet relatively flat ground which is always appreciated has a designated swim area too which was lovely in the morning no drinking water available on

    site so make sure your topped up

    Reviewed 5 days ago

  • 4.0/5

    Perfect for a one night stop.

    The lake looks really nice and there are spots in the shade. The toilets are really basic tho but good for a night.

    Reviewed 9 days ago

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  • 5.0/5

    Stunning location beside the river, big grassy area, friendly campers, toilets, lots of space.

    Busy b6 day with all sorts of water activities going on, and then quiet at night. I thought it would be full, but we had no trouble finding a spot at 5pm.

    Reviewed 3 months ago

  • 3.5/5

    Great spot by the river close to Hobbiton tour with lots of spaces, even when arriving after 8pm.

    Seemed to be a paid camping spot as well apart from the 30-40 freedom camping spots.

    For some unknown reason the toilets were closed of with padlocks while we were there.

    Reviewed 3 months ago

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  • 3.5/5

    Decent stay for one night and pretty views of the lake.

    There is plenty of space and quite a few people seemed to park outside the free camping area closer to the lake, although no one seems to monitor this. We arrived late at night but felt quite safe as there were a number of campervans/motor homes. It can be a distance to the toilets and they’re not the most well maintained but again, it was ok for one night. Possibly the main downside is it’s all on grass so if you have concerns about your vehicle getting stuck after heavy rain, it may not be the best place to stay. Fortunately, despite experiencing heavy rain ourselves, our campervan moved away fine in the morning.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

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  • 4.5/5

    We came here after visiting Hobbiton, arrived at around 7pm and could easily got a place for our car.

    Clean toilet, quiet night despite of proximity to the road.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

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    EI

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice place, perfect if you have dogs.

    Lots of space, but only the side near toilet can be overnight.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

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    Sj

  • 4.5/5

    Nice location, with clean toilets.

    Very busy but a lot of space.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

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  • 4.0/5

    Lovely spot with lots of space!

    Clean flush toilets!

    No dump or drinking water!

    Can be a bit noisy in the morning with water sports!

    Reviewed 5 months ago

  • 4.5/5

    Came in very late.

    Lots of campers, close camping but still private n quiet. Toilets were clean enough (wet ground n grassy from use from dew n wet ground overnight) had toilet paper and soap, no showers at all (as other reviews indicate). Good easy camping.

    Reviewed 6 months ago

  • 5.0/5

    Nice and quiet, busy on Sunday mornings, plenty of space, decent toilets

    Reviewed 8 months ago

  • 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!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2017

  • 3.5/5

    Came by 24th of March stayed one night has basic toilet relatively flat ground which is always appreciated has a designated swim area too which was lovely in the morning no drinking water available on

    site so make sure your topped up

    Reviewed 5 days ago

  • 4.0/5

    Perfect for a one night stop.

    The lake looks really nice and there are spots in the shade. The toilets are really basic tho but good for a night.

    Reviewed 9 days ago

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    Marine's avatar
  • 5.0/5

    Stunning location beside the river, big grassy area, friendly campers, toilets, lots of space.

    Busy b6 day with all sorts of water activities going on, and then quiet at night. I thought it would be full, but we had no trouble finding a spot at 5pm.

    Reviewed 3 months ago

  • 3.5/5

    Great spot by the river close to Hobbiton tour with lots of spaces, even when arriving after 8pm.

    Seemed to be a paid camping spot as well apart from the 30-40 freedom camping spots.

    For some unknown reason the toilets were closed of with padlocks while we were there.

    Reviewed 3 months ago

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    Hans's avatar
  • 3.5/5

    Decent stay for one night and pretty views of the lake.

    There is plenty of space and quite a few people seemed to park outside the free camping area closer to the lake, although no one seems to monitor this. We arrived late at night but felt quite safe as there were a number of campervans/motor homes. It can be a distance to the toilets and they’re not the most well maintained but again, it was ok for one night. Possibly the main downside is it’s all on grass so if you have concerns about your vehicle getting stuck after heavy rain, it may not be the best place to stay. Fortunately, despite experiencing heavy rain ourselves, our campervan moved away fine in the morning.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

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    Chloe's avatar
  • 4.5/5

    We came here after visiting Hobbiton, arrived at around 7pm and could easily got a place for our car.

    Clean toilet, quiet night despite of proximity to the road.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

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    EI

  • 4.5/5

    Very nice place, perfect if you have dogs.

    Lots of space, but only the side near toilet can be overnight.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

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    Sj's avatar

    Sj

  • 4.5/5

    Nice location, with clean toilets.

    Very busy but a lot of space.

    Reviewed 5 months ago

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  • 4.0/5

    Lovely spot with lots of space!

    Clean flush toilets!

    No dump or drinking water!

    Can be a bit noisy in the morning with water sports!

    Reviewed 5 months ago

  • 4.5/5

    Came in very late.

    Lots of campers, close camping but still private n quiet. Toilets were clean enough (wet ground n grassy from use from dew n wet ground overnight) had toilet paper and soap, no showers at all (as other reviews indicate). Good easy camping.

    Reviewed 6 months ago

  • 5.0/5

    Nice and quiet, busy on Sunday mornings, plenty of space, decent toilets

    Reviewed 8 months ago

  • 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.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

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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.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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  • 4.5/5

    Nice spot, space for a lot of vehicles.

    Directly at the water.

    Toilets are clean.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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    Ann

  • 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.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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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.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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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

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

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  • 4.5/5

    Excelente lugar, tranquilo, buenas vistas al lago

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 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.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 4.5/5

    Amazing views of the lake.

    Plenty of places for around 10/15 campers. Basic toilet. Very close to Hobbiton movie set.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

  • 4.5/5

    As pictured.

    Nice, quiet, good space and FREE.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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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.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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    Max

  • 4.0/5

    Plenty of space here.

    Quiet at night, toilets were clean with paper.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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  • 4.0/5

    Noce but very busy in March.

    There is a swimming spot and only 15 minutes from Hobbiton

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

  • 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.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 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

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 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

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

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  • 4.0/5

    Really nice place with flush toilets, really easy to find but a lot of mosquitos !

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 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.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

  • 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.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago