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Jones Landing
Small reserve along the Waikato river with boat access, playground and public toilet
Self Contained Vehicles: 2 nights stay - no permit required. More than 2 nights, please apply for a permit.
Casual campers (tents and non-CSC vehicles) require a permit at all times. Casual camping allowed.
Facilities: Toilets, picnic tables. Activities: Swimming, Fishing
One permit is required for each vehicle at a camp site (maximum of six people can be covered by a permit).
Campers are encourage to bring sufficient rubbish bags to suit their length of stay. From mid-December to mid-February rubbish bags will be collected from the authorised dumping point at each of the reserves on the following days:
Jones Landing - Monday, Friday
Permits can be obtained from the Council offices in Putāruru and Tokoroa*. Or the i-SITEs in Tokoroa and Tīrau or Pride in Putāruru office in Putāruru, or by applying online: https://my.southwaikato.govt.nz/do-it-online/events-bookings/CampingPermit?ed-step=1
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Basic Camping
Reviews
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5.0/5
Lovely place to camp.
My cousin and I went for one night and was blown away with how nice it was. They have flushable toilets, 1 for male 1 for female, and hot showers. The lake is huge and lots of people were enjoying it.thos camp is a free camp. And u will need permit if staying longer than 2 days. Permit is free too. A little play ground for the kids too. There is a cute little island u can swim or kayak to and swing off the ropes. A boat ramp and little jetty. Def going back more times over summer.
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5.0/5
Very nice looking Spot near a See.
It is forbidden to swing at the moment but World be a nice swimming spot.
Free Hot Shower.
Free BBQ.
And a toilet with a sink to wash hands.
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5.0/5
Great dog friendly spot right on the river.
Lovely afternoon sun and sunset. Great with toilet, shower and BBQ facilities. Didn’t use toilet and shower as we have caravan.
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2.0/5
Facilities 10 Location 10 People staying in tents blasting stereos Yelling revving cars -6 Was going to stay 5 nights moved after 2 Disgusting behavior by locals On both nights
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5.0/5
Nice beautiful place gate was open has a hot free shower parking was not that good as there still seemed to be renovations happening but good for vehicles that are confident in not getting stuck
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5.0/5
There is a locked gate across this place because it is temporarily closed, while contractors lay new pipes for water and sewerage.
The south Waikato District Council are hopeful that they will be able to reopen it very soon.
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5.0/5
great spot with a family of ducks , rooster and even a goose who seems to be the boss there is even a hot shower that is free but only seemed to work at night , not sure why well done to the local
council , great to see facilities like this that encourage camping lifestyle
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4.5/5
Great place, awesome spot for a dip.
However, I lost one if my Birkenstock sandals there. Has anyone seen my beloved shoe. My number is+64274533883.
Thanks from Hayley
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4.5/5
Beautiful campsite by the river, nice views.
No water, clean toilets. Easy to find, lots of space.
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5.0/5
Good sized camping area by the river.
Children were having fun jumping off the jetty and swimming in the river. There is a great walking track from here over to Arapuni Dam, 2-3 hours return. There have always been other campers here the few times we've stayed.
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4.5/5
Jones Landing is a quiet place, with a beautiful outlook over Lake Arapuni and on the other side is Bulmers Landing.
The day I was there the weather started out beautiful, the southerly that kicked up in the afternoon was quite cool. I launched my Minicat successfully and had a lovely sail.
The gates are locked in the evening and you must be self contained to stay overnight. They come down and check before locking you in for the night and there is no length of stay restrictions on that side of the lake.
The beach looked safe for swimming and children though there was a bit of weed further out.
There is a nice clean toilet block and large rubbish bins.
A lovely quiet night by myself.
Due to the lack of rain in the area for some months it was pretty dry and dusty especially with the wind but well worth the visit.
There are some walks and bike tracks nearby as well, but didn't get to try them out, will save them for next time.
Overall a beautiful place to stay.
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5.0/5
Lovely place to camp.
My cousin and I went for one night and was blown away with how nice it was. They have flushable toilets, 1 for male 1 for female, and hot showers. The lake is huge and lots of people were enjoying it.thos camp is a free camp. And u will need permit if staying longer than 2 days. Permit is free too. A little play ground for the kids too. There is a cute little island u can swim or kayak to and swing off the ropes. A boat ramp and little jetty. Def going back more times over summer.
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5.0/5
Very nice looking Spot near a See.
It is forbidden to swing at the moment but World be a nice swimming spot.
Free Hot Shower.
Free BBQ.
And a toilet with a sink to wash hands.
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5.0/5
Great dog friendly spot right on the river.
Lovely afternoon sun and sunset. Great with toilet, shower and BBQ facilities. Didn’t use toilet and shower as we have caravan.
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2.0/5
Facilities 10 Location 10 People staying in tents blasting stereos Yelling revving cars -6 Was going to stay 5 nights moved after 2 Disgusting behavior by locals On both nights
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5.0/5
Nice beautiful place gate was open has a hot free shower parking was not that good as there still seemed to be renovations happening but good for vehicles that are confident in not getting stuck
-
5.0/5
There is a locked gate across this place because it is temporarily closed, while contractors lay new pipes for water and sewerage.
The south Waikato District Council are hopeful that they will be able to reopen it very soon.
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5.0/5
great spot with a family of ducks , rooster and even a goose who seems to be the boss there is even a hot shower that is free but only seemed to work at night , not sure why well done to the local
council , great to see facilities like this that encourage camping lifestyle
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4.5/5
Great place, awesome spot for a dip.
However, I lost one if my Birkenstock sandals there. Has anyone seen my beloved shoe. My number is+64274533883.
Thanks from Hayley
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4.5/5
Beautiful campsite by the river, nice views.
No water, clean toilets. Easy to find, lots of space.
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5.0/5
Good sized camping area by the river.
Children were having fun jumping off the jetty and swimming in the river. There is a great walking track from here over to Arapuni Dam, 2-3 hours return. There have always been other campers here the few times we've stayed.
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1.5/5
Pros: nice view, toilets and wooden tables available; Cons: toilets were in a miserable state.
Never again!
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4.5/5
Jones Landing is a quiet place, with a beautiful outlook over Lake Arapuni and on the other side is Bulmers Landing.
The day I was there the weather started out beautiful, the southerly that kicked up in the afternoon was quite cool. I launched my Minicat successfully and had a lovely sail.
The gates are locked in the evening and you must be self contained to stay overnight. They come down and check before locking you in for the night and there is no length of stay restrictions on that side of the lake.
The beach looked safe for swimming and children though there was a bit of weed further out.
There is a nice clean toilet block and large rubbish bins.
A lovely quiet night by myself.
Due to the lack of rain in the area for some months it was pretty dry and dusty especially with the wind but well worth the visit.
There are some walks and bike tracks nearby as well, but didn't get to try them out, will save them for next time.
Overall a beautiful place to stay.