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Lake Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite.
Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Located in Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve in the Bay of Plenty region

Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu - there is good fishing, swimming and walking nearby.

For your safety, do not camp under mature trees. 

Campsite rules

  • No recreational motorbiking or dirtbiking allowed.
  • Noise must be kept to a minimum after 10 pm. All music should be turned off by this time.
  • No access from the campground up Crater Road and Mount Tarawera. These are privately owned property.

 

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Pay online at the time of booking.

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite online.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

The maximum length of stay is 7 nights. Vehicles are limited to 2 per booking including boats.

There is a maximum of 6 people for overnight group reservations. Make additional reservations for larger groups.

Maximum campsite size 72m squared.

Lake Rerewhakaaitu is 29 km south east of Rotorua. Turn off SH5 into SH38, then into Rerewhakaaitu Road and follow for 2.7 km. Turn left into Brett Road, Awaatua Bay and follow 4.5 km to campsite.

Location

NZTM2000: E1904399, N5755182
Latitude: -38.29974486, Longitude: 176.48145575

Dogs are not allowed in areas administered by DOC in the Rotorua area.

  • Take your own water supply as the lake water may not be drinkable.
  • Cell phone reception is intermittent in this area.

Water safety

If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.

Fishing

Visit the Fish & Game website for further information on how to obtain a licence to fish.

Kayaking

Kayakers often enjoy the lake and the surrounding birdlife.