Attractions
Te Puia and Whakarewarewa, Rotorua
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
A geothermal valley with the Pōhutu Geyser, which erupts up to 30 m, boiling mud pools, and the national Māori carving and weaving schools.
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Boulders Campsite
Opotiki, Bay of Plenty
Next to the Te Waiti Stream, surrounded by nikau palms and tawa forest, this picturesque campsite is popular for swimming and picnicking.
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Hot Water Beach Campsite
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
Relax in the natural hot springs in Te Rātā Bay.
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Humphries Bay Campsite
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
A basic camping area at the northern arm of Lake Tarawera.
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Lake Ōkareka Campsite
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
This lakeside campsite is only 15 min from Rotorua.
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Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite
Kawerau, Bay of Plenty
Camp alongside the lake in a large and attractive campsite where trout fishing and water sports are popular.
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Manganuku Campsite
Bay of Plenty
Camp beside one of the few remaining historic Howe truss bridges.
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Matatā Campsite
Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty
This is a family campsite in a coastal setting with excellent fishing and swimming next to the Matatā wildlife refuge.
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Mid Okahu Road Campsite
Murupara, Bay of Plenty
Camp on grass terraces adjacent to Okahu Stream.
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Mimiha Campsite
Murupara, Bay of Plenty
This is a basic campsite in the Te Urewera area.
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Omahuru Campsite
Bay of Plenty
Camp, swim, fish, or relax beside the river in the Waimana valley.
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Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite
Kawerau, Bay of Plenty
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu; take binoculars for watching water birds.
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Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite
Murupara, Bay of Plenty
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu - there is good fishing, swimming and walking nearby.
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Sanctuary Campsite
Murupara, Bay of Plenty
Small camp next to the Minginui Stream. Walk through podocarp forest.
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Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite
Bay of Plenty
Once a dairy farm, this campsite is near the Waimana River.
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Verns Camp
Murupara, Bay of Plenty
This is a good place to stop for lunch, with a shelter, fireplace and water.
Natural features
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Bay of Plenty
A colourful geothermal area with the orange-rimmed Champagne Pool, the lime-green Devil's Bath, and the Lady Knox Geyser, which is set off each morni…
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Whitikau Campsite
Opotiki, Bay of Plenty
A remote campsite at Whitikau entrance to Raukumara Conservation Park.
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Mangamate Campsite, Whirinaki
Murupara, Bay of Plenty
A basic campsite beside the Whirinaki River near the village of Minginui, at the edge of Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, one of the finest…