What a shame they have decided to charge each adult $18 to walk the track, in my opinion this is absolute greed hence the "1" rating.

A gold coin charge would be more appropreate.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Nice campground, 6 BBQ tables and bbq/fireplaces, tap water, 1xrubbish bin, 1x longdrop toilet.

Plenty of forest walks to do.

Reviewed over 10 years ago

Just spent the weekend here, spacious camp ground on the shores of Lake Arapuni, in a very picturesque setting.

The toilets are excellent, stainless steel flush toilets, there is also an area undercover with sinks for washing dishes etc, two taps in the camp ground for water. There are Bar-b-que tables with a fireplace beside each table. Would appear to be quite popular as a few day visitors arrived for picnic's, fishing and boating activities. The cost was $6 per adult. The road into the camp site is gravel and winding with a steep hill as you drop down into the camp ground, I towed a 22 foot caravan behind a Toyota Hilux ute and had no problem with corners....Will be back again, awesome place.

Reviewed over 10 years ago

Spent 3 days here, good camp, flush toilets, one hot shower and camp can get busy so might have a wait.

Very handy to beach which is just the other side of the sand dunes boardering the camp site. Shops, takeaway, and pub handy. Very accomodating manageress who squeezed us in as the camp was rather full due to a motor home rally being there. All in all a good labour weekend.

Reviewed almost 11 years ago

Quite location beside the road near the Waipapa Dam, quite scenic, there is a boat ramp near by, and two picnic tables and Bar-B-Que / Fireplaces.

There are no toilets or water supply. There was quite a bit of rubbish scattered about, looks like some lazy person dumped a household rubbish bag.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in July 2013

What an awesome camping ground, right beside the stream (site # 8) I have stayed at many camp grounds, but this would have to be the best as far as up keep of facilities.

The amenities Kitchen, Toilets, Showers Games Room, TV Lounge are so clean. The owners are very helpful and friendly. We had no difficulty in manouvering a 22 foot caravan on to site. Highly recomend this campsite. Will be back!!

Reviewed over 11 years ago

This is a great place to camp in the Pureora Forest, have been going there on and off for the past 30 years.

There are 3 campsites that make up this camping ground, and have fire places, longdrop toilets, there are no showers, but a nice stream beside the camp ground for water supply or bathing. Nice to see and hear the native birds during the day and Moreporks at night. A good bush walk called the Rimu Walk well worth doing, only takes about 30 mins, also further up the road from the camp is a walk to the "centre of the north island" http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM6BD1_Centre_of_the_North_Island_New_Zealand........

Back to nature campsite.

Reviewed over 11 years ago

Really nice scenic spot, Went there with caravan and two children, were quite a few campers there, some tourists had to much to drink by 4pm in the afternoon, and it was obvious it was going to be party

central as speakers were set up outside of their camper vans and no doubt they were going to settle in for the night. Decided not to stay and moved on. I guess I may have struck it on a bad night, may not be always like that, but you know first impressions!!!!!!!!!

Reviewed over 11 years ago

Boat Access only, been there twice and it is a really nice spot.

Toilets are composting type and can become a bit smelly during summer when there are plenty of campers. Not a big camp ground and is very popular in summer months and can become a bit over populated. However it's a great spot and will be back again.

Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013