Dunham Point Reserve
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Dunham Point Reserve
Casual Camping site along the Waikato river
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:
Dunham Point - Monday, Wednesday, 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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South Waikato District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Tokoroa |
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Freedom Camping
Reviews
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4.0/5
A few other campers when we went but we still found a whole spot to ourselves.
Has bins for rubbish and plastic and glass recycling, a flat-top bbq thats free to use. Ground was a bit boggy in places, and there was some rubbish around.
Really peaceful and gorgeous view.
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4.0/5
Liegt am See und am Wald, gibt also bei heißen Temperaturen schöne schattige Plätze.
Besonders gut sind die kostenlosen sauberen warmen Duschen!
Leider hat, wahrscheinlich durch die hohen Temperaturen, der See etwas gestunken und es gab soo viele Mücken, dass wir die ganze Zeit über komplett zerstochen wurden. Das hat den Besuch am schönen Campingplatz leider sehr heruntergezogen.
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3.0/5
A little field in the woods, rubbish bins, drop toilets, showers are closed at the moment.
No service at this location. I was the only person there too. Very dark and quit. Beware that this is very far outside and if something happens in the middle of the night, it will take time until someone passes by to help (and yes I do speak from experience) therefore I do not recommend for solo travelers. As a woman I was extremely lucky that the person stopping by had good intentions! Stay safe y’all!!
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5.0/5
This is a lovely peaceful little camp,I parked at the end by the river.
Its great u can camp here as well in tents and campers dont have to be self contained. The high cliffs and the river and birdlife are so beautiful. Toilets clean.
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4.0/5
Easy to get a permit, quiet campsite in the forest on the riverside.
Didn‘t feel too safe. Rainwater showers were decent, long drops were not. Not clean, no toilet paper. Maybe I just stayed there on the wrong day, besides that the campsite itself is beautiful and it is free!
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4.0/5
Très bel endroit avec oh surprise !
2 douches chaudes 👍👍👍.
Une plancha à disposition mais pas de tables et bancs pour pique niquer.
Attention prévoir une réserve d'eau potable.
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5.0/5
Beautiful campsite along the Waikato river.
Clean toilets and showers. Very quiet.
We are grateful to enjoy this place for free!
Attention: the pin on the map is not at the right place! You have to go West for 2.5km on the same road (direction Whakamaru).
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4.0/5
A nice place to stay if it’s windy.
Lots of sheltered spots, some right by the river. Location is right next door to the Christian childrens camp.
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4.5/5
Oops, the logo is at the wrong site!
We ended up midfield in the middle of nowhere :-). The Dunham Reserve is actually plm 1,5 km west on the same road towards Whakamaru, same entry as Micamp. The good news is that Waikato South Council recently installed two hot showers. Thank you so much! (The bad news is they were not functioning, but i guess you can't have it all, and i assume they will be repaired at some time soon in the near future.)
The camp is big, beautiful, and has some spots near the river. The flipside for lacking a boat ramp and not too good swimming water, is that there is also no water skiing, water scooters and speed boat racing. For those who like quiet!
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4.0/5
Very nice tucked away place next to the awa, me n hubby found a little secluded area next to water, amusing entertainment with the trout and then eels at night, good toilets and showers 👍🏽
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2.5/5
A secluded camp site beside Lake Whakamaru, set amoungst trees, lots of areas to set up camp, some small nooks and crannies for smaller tents that would give some privacy.
Mens and Ladies long drop toilet, of the modern type. Gets very popular over the December / January holiday period.
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4.0/5
A few other campers when we went but we still found a whole spot to ourselves.
Has bins for rubbish and plastic and glass recycling, a flat-top bbq thats free to use. Ground was a bit boggy in places, and there was some rubbish around.
Really peaceful and gorgeous view.
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4.0/5
Liegt am See und am Wald, gibt also bei heißen Temperaturen schöne schattige Plätze.
Besonders gut sind die kostenlosen sauberen warmen Duschen!
Leider hat, wahrscheinlich durch die hohen Temperaturen, der See etwas gestunken und es gab soo viele Mücken, dass wir die ganze Zeit über komplett zerstochen wurden. Das hat den Besuch am schönen Campingplatz leider sehr heruntergezogen.
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3.0/5
A little field in the woods, rubbish bins, drop toilets, showers are closed at the moment.
No service at this location. I was the only person there too. Very dark and quit. Beware that this is very far outside and if something happens in the middle of the night, it will take time until someone passes by to help (and yes I do speak from experience) therefore I do not recommend for solo travelers. As a woman I was extremely lucky that the person stopping by had good intentions! Stay safe y’all!!
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5.0/5
This is a lovely peaceful little camp,I parked at the end by the river.
Its great u can camp here as well in tents and campers dont have to be self contained. The high cliffs and the river and birdlife are so beautiful. Toilets clean.
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4.0/5
Easy to get a permit, quiet campsite in the forest on the riverside.
Didn‘t feel too safe. Rainwater showers were decent, long drops were not. Not clean, no toilet paper. Maybe I just stayed there on the wrong day, besides that the campsite itself is beautiful and it is free!
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4.0/5
Très bel endroit avec oh surprise !
2 douches chaudes 👍👍👍.
Une plancha à disposition mais pas de tables et bancs pour pique niquer.
Attention prévoir une réserve d'eau potable.
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5.0/5
Beautiful campsite along the Waikato river.
Clean toilets and showers. Very quiet.
We are grateful to enjoy this place for free!
Attention: the pin on the map is not at the right place! You have to go West for 2.5km on the same road (direction Whakamaru).
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4.0/5
A nice place to stay if it’s windy.
Lots of sheltered spots, some right by the river. Location is right next door to the Christian childrens camp.
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4.5/5
Oops, the logo is at the wrong site!
We ended up midfield in the middle of nowhere :-). The Dunham Reserve is actually plm 1,5 km west on the same road towards Whakamaru, same entry as Micamp. The good news is that Waikato South Council recently installed two hot showers. Thank you so much! (The bad news is they were not functioning, but i guess you can't have it all, and i assume they will be repaired at some time soon in the near future.)
The camp is big, beautiful, and has some spots near the river. The flipside for lacking a boat ramp and not too good swimming water, is that there is also no water skiing, water scooters and speed boat racing. For those who like quiet!
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4.0/5
Very nice tucked away place next to the awa, me n hubby found a little secluded area next to water, amusing entertainment with the trout and then eels at night, good toilets and showers 👍🏽
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2.5/5
A secluded camp site beside Lake Whakamaru, set amoungst trees, lots of areas to set up camp, some small nooks and crannies for smaller tents that would give some privacy.
Mens and Ladies long drop toilet, of the modern type. Gets very popular over the December / January holiday period.
