Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Overnight Campervan Parking

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2 Freedom Camping

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This is our go-to campervan / geo-thermal experience, hands down. Here’s why.

• Amazing geo-thermal features and off the beaten track (very few tour buses).
• Geysers go off in their own time (not induced at a certain time like others nearby).
• One of NZ’s best Freedom Camping locations on private Maori owned land. Free if you visit the thermal area. Lakefront sites. The water in front of your Campervan is bubbly warm (but too hot to swim). Look out for geysers going off while you have dinner! Make the most of staying onsite to be the first to enter the area each day with few people around.
• Ranked 4.8 stars in Google reviews for a reason
• Best thermal area, awesome freedom camping spot, discounted rate, feels good.

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Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

Awesome view of the lake.

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This is our go-to campervan / geo-thermal experience, hands down. Here’s why.
Amazing geo-thermal features and off the beaten track (very few tour buses).
Geysers go off in their own time (not induced at a certain time like others nearby).
One of NZ’s best Freedom Camping locations on private Maori owned land. Free if you visit the thermal area. Lakefront sites. The water in front of your Campervan is bubbly warm (but too hot to swim). Look out for geysers going off while you have dinner! Make the most of staying onsite to be the first to enter the area each day with few people around.
Ranked 4.8 stars in Google reviews for a reason
Best thermal area, awesome freedom camping spot, discounted rate, feels good.

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Orakei Korako Geyserland Resort

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Location

North IslandRotorua RegionReporoa

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  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

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-38.4750544578812

176.143264676305

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-38.4750544578812
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176.143264676305

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    ✓ Quiet and peaceful spot

    ✓ Stunning geothermal views

    ✓ Free with park ticket

    ✓ Clean toilet facilities

    ✓ Free WiFi access

    𐄂 No staff presence overnight

    𐄂 Only for self-contained vehicles

    • This is shown in the app as a $$$ site.
    • Amazing freedom camping spot.
    • Toilettes propre!
    • What a fantastic experience and great setup!
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  • 5.0/5

    Toilettes propre!

    Personnel au top!

    Point de vue magnifique.

    On recommande ++ :)

    Reviewed 27 days ago

    Mel's avatar

    Mel

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was the second time we have stayed in the parking lot at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park.

    There are no facilities but then again it is for fully self-contained vehicles only. It is quiet and peaceful. We arrived while there was still some light to see across the lake. The morning was rainy and cold but it did not stop us from going across to the geothermal wonderland which is spectacular. Well worth being there early so you can get an early start and take you time exploring the park.

    Reviewed 30 days ago

    Rebel Warren's avatar

    Rebel Warren

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We stayed here after visiting the beautiful Park.

    We were alone and the place was really quiet und phantastic. This is a Place for really selfcontained vehicles.. You can do Freedom Camping, when you bought a ticket for the park. Quiet nice i think. We loved it.

    Reviewed 8 months ago

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    Walli

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We stayed here for one night after exploring the geothermal park.

    We had the park to ourselves as it was raining, and enjoyed a great stay in our van. Free wifi and clean toilets.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Aden Stares's avatar

    Aden Stares

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This is shown in the app as a $$$ site.

    It’s not, it’s free!! You pay (much let than Rotorua prices) to go to the geothermal attractions (which are terrific) and then you can stay in the parking lot overnight. It’s a beautiful, quiet spot with great facilities.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Steve's avatar

    Steve

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    What a fantastic experience and great setup!

    Definitely worth it! We visited just the other day and did the self-guided walk around the stunning geothermal park area and cave. En-route we realised as we have doing the experience, we can also stay onsite in there carpark for a night in our self-contained motorhome, how awesome and helpful! We decided to stay the night before our experience, and honestly, had one of the most peaceful nights sleep we’ve had on the road ha! Nice level surface, no noisy through road and the stars are view over to the geothermal area was spectacular! In the morning you took a walk into the visitor centre/café, showed a lovely lady our tickets, and hoped on the boat, really quick, easy ride over to the other side. We spent a good hour or so wondering around, taking in the amazing scenery then simply hoped on the boat back over. Couldn’t have been more easy. Big thanks to Nikolos and the team for making us feel so welcome and giving us a great time! We highly recommend taking a trip to Orakei Korako!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    @saltyskin

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very cool overnight spot in the parking lot of the resort.

    The view of the geothermal area across the lake is great. Signs say camping is free with payment of admission, but we were going to do it anyway so it made no difference to us. We were the only ones in the lot for the night, so it was nice and quiet. The sparkling clean toilets were left open overnight, but we didn't see any staff as other reviews mentioned. You can also get a bit of free WiFi if you're parked closer to the visitor center.

    Would highly recommend staying here and checking out the geothermal park!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Riley's avatar

    Riley

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    NO COST when visiting site, which is definitely worth seeing and worth every penny!!

    Super clean, green and silent space directly at the water. Sweet owner will leave flushing toilets open for you. Lake access with themal water outflow for warmer water.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    tim  Stumper's avatar

    tim Stumper

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Fantastic freedom camping spot with amazing views.

    Easy access with our 4 berth motorhome. We arrived after dark and the owner Nick who lives on site walked up to us and welcomed us. He showed us where to park and told us we are welcome to use the public toilets during the night. Toilets were spotless. We spent 3 hours the next day on the walking tracks. A fantastic experience and well worth the money. Friendly service at the café. We stayed a 2nd night to enjoy another sunset, the full moon rising above the thermal park and an amazing sunrise the next morning

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Johan Louw 's avatar

    Johan Louw

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing freedom camping spot.

    No facilities, so you need to be self-contained, but beautiful spot where you can watch geysers across a lake, while the sun sets, and then wake up in the morning and go to Orakei Korako. Only 2 of us camping there in October.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Nadene Wheatley's avatar

    Nadene Wheatley

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Toilettes propre!

    Personnel au top!

    Point de vue magnifique.

    On recommande ++ :)

    Reviewed 27 days ago

    Mel's avatar

    Mel

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This was the second time we have stayed in the parking lot at Orakei Korako Geothermal Park.

    There are no facilities but then again it is for fully self-contained vehicles only. It is quiet and peaceful. We arrived while there was still some light to see across the lake. The morning was rainy and cold but it did not stop us from going across to the geothermal wonderland which is spectacular. Well worth being there early so you can get an early start and take you time exploring the park.

    Reviewed 30 days ago

    Rebel Warren's avatar

    Rebel Warren

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We stayed here after visiting the beautiful Park.

    We were alone and the place was really quiet und phantastic. This is a Place for really selfcontained vehicles.. You can do Freedom Camping, when you bought a ticket for the park. Quiet nice i think. We loved it.

    Reviewed 8 months ago

    Walli's avatar

    Walli

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We stayed here for one night after exploring the geothermal park.

    We had the park to ourselves as it was raining, and enjoyed a great stay in our van. Free wifi and clean toilets.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    Aden Stares's avatar

    Aden Stares

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    What a fantastic experience and great setup!

    Definitely worth it! We visited just the other day and did the self-guided walk around the stunning geothermal park area and cave. En-route we realised as we have doing the experience, we can also stay onsite in there carpark for a night in our self-contained motorhome, how awesome and helpful! We decided to stay the night before our experience, and honestly, had one of the most peaceful nights sleep we’ve had on the road ha! Nice level surface, no noisy through road and the stars are view over to the geothermal area was spectacular! In the morning you took a walk into the visitor centre/café, showed a lovely lady our tickets, and hoped on the boat, really quick, easy ride over to the other side. We spent a good hour or so wondering around, taking in the amazing scenery then simply hoped on the boat back over. Couldn’t have been more easy. Big thanks to Nikolos and the team for making us feel so welcome and giving us a great time! We highly recommend taking a trip to Orakei Korako!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    @saltyskin's avatar

    @saltyskin

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This is shown in the app as a $$$ site.

    It’s not, it’s free!! You pay (much let than Rotorua prices) to go to the geothermal attractions (which are terrific) and then you can stay in the parking lot overnight. It’s a beautiful, quiet spot with great facilities.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Steve's avatar

    Steve

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very cool overnight spot in the parking lot of the resort.

    The view of the geothermal area across the lake is great. Signs say camping is free with payment of admission, but we were going to do it anyway so it made no difference to us. We were the only ones in the lot for the night, so it was nice and quiet. The sparkling clean toilets were left open overnight, but we didn't see any staff as other reviews mentioned. You can also get a bit of free WiFi if you're parked closer to the visitor center.

    Would highly recommend staying here and checking out the geothermal park!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Riley's avatar

    Riley

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    NO COST when visiting site, which is definitely worth seeing and worth every penny!!

    Super clean, green and silent space directly at the water. Sweet owner will leave flushing toilets open for you. Lake access with themal water outflow for warmer water.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    tim  Stumper's avatar

    tim Stumper

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Fantastic freedom camping spot with amazing views.

    Easy access with our 4 berth motorhome. We arrived after dark and the owner Nick who lives on site walked up to us and welcomed us. He showed us where to park and told us we are welcome to use the public toilets during the night. Toilets were spotless. We spent 3 hours the next day on the walking tracks. A fantastic experience and well worth the money. Friendly service at the café. We stayed a 2nd night to enjoy another sunset, the full moon rising above the thermal park and an amazing sunrise the next morning

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Johan Louw 's avatar

    Johan Louw

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing freedom camping spot.

    No facilities, so you need to be self-contained, but beautiful spot where you can watch geysers across a lake, while the sun sets, and then wake up in the morning and go to Orakei Korako. Only 2 of us camping there in October.

    Reviewed about 7 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Nadene Wheatley's avatar

    Nadene Wheatley

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Just a car park, but arguably the car park with the best view in New Zealand.

    The view over the lake to the terraces is stunning, and we sat back and watched a geyser erupt every half an hour. And we were the only people there.

    Directly next to the car park, hot water flows from the ground into the lake: we swam there, though in places the bottom is so hot it's uncomfortable. I would recommend you arrive before closing time and ask them where you should swim.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    SWITZERLAND
    Green Celery's avatar

    Green Celery

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing place to stay on the lakeside with views of the geothermal area.

    Friendly owners who allow free use of WiFi. Lots of space and toilets open 8 - 5:30.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    Sandra Hamilton's avatar

    Sandra Hamilton

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great and beautiful place to stay for free if you have been (or going to enter) to Orakei Korako.

    Located by a lake with great views of the geothermal activity. You must be self contained. We decided to stay after the visit as it was getting dark.

    2 adults & 2 children (7 & 3 years old). Stayed in July.

    Reviewed about 9 years ago