Philip
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Whakatane ▷
Riverside Whakatane Holiday Park
5.0/5
In the past few months that we've been camping this was the BEST campsite for the following reasons: - only 14pp for non powered site - solid, unlimited wifi - free hot, high pressure showers - cleanest
facilities I've encountered
- walking distance to walks and town center
Only negative would be the burners in the kitchen, on the highest heat setting they sucked and took forever to cook veg
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite
3.5/5
Like everyone says, it gets CROWDED despite the site being rather large.
That being said, 4 portaloos did not seem sufficient (1 of which was not accessible). There were the new 3 long drops a bit further down, went at night with a flashlight and the smell was abhorrent/lots of flies. Maybe it was bad timing with the scheduled bathroom clean? Who knows..
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village ▷
Manowhenua Lodge
4.0/5
Really good, inexpensive place.
Note that tent camping area is quite small, can house 2, max 3 tents if small so booking is advised if camping. Building is built to accomodate large groups of people so kitchen, showers (free), and bathrooms are adequate.