Campsites in Bay of Plenty

From the geothermal lakes around Rotorua to the sweeping coastline stretching out to East Cape, the Bay of Plenty offers some of the North Island's most varied camping. Overlanders will find campsites tucked beside lakeshores, native bush, and remote beaches, with options ranging from easy roadside stops to quieter spots that reward a bit of effort to reach.

Dickey Flat Campsite

Dickey Flat is a quiet riverside campsite in the Bay of Plenty's Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park, with crystal-clear swimming holes and walks to bridges and an old tunnel.

East Cape Campsite

East Cape Campsite is an open beachfront farm camp in the eastern Bay of Plenty, near the lighthouse, with sea views, wind, and self-contained camping.

Lake Okareka Campsite

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

Lake Ōkaro

Lake Ōkaro is a quiet, accessible lakeside campsite south of Rotorua with sheltered camping, a wildlife area and an easy 2.5km lake loop walk.

Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) Camps

Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) is a boat-access lakeside camp in the Bay of Plenty with a shelter, fire pit, bush walk and a hot thermal waterhole.

Mangamate Campsite

Maraehako Camping Grounds

Matata Campsite

Matata Campsite is a clean, family-friendly Bay of Plenty beachside spot with grassy sites, White Island views and a short walk to town.

Matatā Campsite

Matatā Campsite is a beachside Bay of Plenty spot beside a wildlife refuge, with dune tracks to the river mouth, great fishing and swimming.

Pikowai Campground

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite is a quiet Bay of Plenty lakeside reserve southeast of Rotorua, great for swimming, trout fishing and an easy 4WD track.

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

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