Family at Lake Okareka Campsite
Image: Nick Lambert | ©
Located in Lake Okareka Scenic Reserve in the Bay of Plenty region
One of the toilet blocks at Lake Okareka Campsite
One of the toilet blocks at Lake Okareka Campsite
...Image: Elizabeth Marenzi | DOC
Fires are not permitted at any time.
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
The campsite pass for rental campervans cannot be used at this campsite.
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between 20 December and the end of Waitangi weekend.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Swim or fish in the lake.
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