Lake Tarawera Outlet campsite

Location

Eastern shore of Lake Tarawera

Park or reserve

Tarawera Lake with views of Tarawera Mountain: Photo: Jamie Marks.

Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

At Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve you can visit Tarawera Landing, The Orchard, Humphries Bay and Hot Water Beach.


Campsite category

Standard

Fees

$7 per adult per night, $2 per child per night

Campsite details

  • Number of tent sites - 30

Camp lake side in a large and attractive campsite. A bridge links the campsite to several tracks. Trout fishing and water sports on the lake are popular in the summer time. Fly fishing season is 1 October - 31 May.

Notes

  • Dogs permitted. Must be on a leash at all times.
  • Access:
    • A permit is required for vehicle access via Kawerau. Permits, costing $4.00, are available from the Kawerau Information Centre, Plunket Street, Kawerau, Tel: +64 7 323 7550. Open Mon-Sun 8.00 am - 4.00 pm. Closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
    • or you can access the campsite by boat.
       
  • Other campsite facilities include:
    • Boat ramp
    • Jetty
    • Shelter for cooking

Getting there

Lake Tarawera.
Lake Tarawera

Te Tapahoro Bay via Waterfall Road, off SH 38, or private boat access. East shore of lake.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1906584-N5767896

Facilities

Water from tap Water from tap
Toilets Toilets
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Rubbish Bin Rubbish Bin

Plan and prepare

Types of Conservation Campsite

You can drive to most Conservation Campsites and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.

Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.

 
Information

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact
Rangitaiki Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 7 366 1080
Address:   State Highway 38
Murupara 3079
Email:   rangitaikivc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Tauranga Area Office
Phone:      +64 7 578 7677
Email:   taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz
Full office details