Campsites in Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty spreads from sun-soaked coastline to volcanic lakes and forested hinterland, giving overlanders plenty of variety to explore. Camp beside sheltered bays, near geothermal hot spots, or on the shores of quiet lakes like Ōkāreka and Tarawera. The campsites here suit everyone from beach-loving families to those chasing remote lakeside nights and easy access to the region's wilder edges.

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 Ōkāreka 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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