Located in Lake Okareka Scenic Reserve in the Bay of Plenty region
Fires are not permitted at any time.
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
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between 20 December 2020 and 8 February 2021.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Head east out of Rotorua on SH 30 towards Whakatane for approx 1.7 km. Take a right turn onto Tarawera Rd at the large roundabout, then left onto Okareka Loop Rd. When you reach the settlement of Okareka turn left onto Millar Rd. The turn-off to the Okareka 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.
Swim or fish in the lake.
Rotorua Office | |
Phone: | +64 7 349 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 | |
Phone: | +64 7 351 7324 |
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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