Campsites in Bay of Plenty

Stretching from the volcanic lakes near Rotorua to the sweeping shoreline of the East Cape, the Bay of Plenty serves up warm coastal beaches, inland forests and plenty of freshwater spots. Campsites here range from lakeside pitches to rugged bays off the beaten track, giving overlanders a relaxed base to explore this sunny, varied region.

Dickey Flat Campsite

Dickey Flat Campsite is a quiet Kaimai Mamaku riverside spot with clear swimming holes, hammock-friendly trees, and walks to old bridges and a tunnel.

East Cape Campsite

East Cape Campsite is an open farm camp right on the beach near the lighthouse, with room to spread out, plenty of wind, and a $15 honesty box.

Lake Okareka Campsite

Lake Ōkareka Campsite

Lake Ōkaro

Lake Ōkaro near Rotorua is a quiet, sheltered lakeside campsite with an easy 2.5km loop walk, boat ramp and wetland views.

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 grassy Bay of Plenty beachside spot with views to White Island, sand driving next door and a short walk into town.

Matatā Campsite

Matatā Campsite is a beachside Bay of Plenty spot next to a wildlife refuge, with dune tracks to the river mouth, good fishing and hot showers.

Pikowai Campground

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite

Rerewhakaaitu Ash Pit Road Campsite is a quiet Bay of Plenty lakeside spot with swimming, trout fishing and an easy class 1 4WD track at its eastern end.

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

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