Located in Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve in the Bay of Plenty region
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Morning at Lake Okareka Campsite Image: Elizabeth Marenzi | DOC
Cooking shelter Image: Elizabeth Marenzi | DOC
One of the toilet blocks at Lake Okareka Campsite Image: Elizabeth Marenzi | DOC
Sunset at Lake Okareka Image: Elizabeth Marenzi | DOC
Lake Okareka picnic table Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
Lake Okareka jetty Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
Lake Okareka Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
Campers by the lake Image: | DOC
Bookings are not required at this campground. Sites are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Head east out of Rotorua on SH30 towards Whakatane for approx 1.7 km. Take a right turn onto Tarawera Rd at the large roundabout, then left onto Ōkāreka Loop Rd. When you reach the settlement of Ōkāreka turn left onto Millar Rd. The turn-off to the Ōkāreka campsite is on the right where the seal ends (access to the campsite is sealed).
Latitude: -38.16203748, Longitude: 176.36073025
Dogs are not allowed in areas administered by DOC in the Rotorua area.
The lakeside campground is a popular swimming spot. Bring the kayak or paddleboard to explore the lake surrounds.
Fish along the shores of Lake Ōkāreka. Note: Fishing on this lake requires a licence from Fish and Game Eastern Region.
Walk the Lake Ōkāreka Scenic Reserve community track.
Rotorua Office | |
Phone: | 07 349 7400 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | rotorua@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
99 Sala Street Rotorua 3010 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 1146 Rotorua 3040 |
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Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Information Centre | |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | rotoruavisitor@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
1167 Fenton St Rotorua |
Postal Address: |
Private Bag 3007 Rotorua |
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