Bay of Plenty

Kiwi Corral

Kiwi Corral Country Backpackers in Te Puke offers budget dorms, cabins and campsites for seasonal workers and backpackers in the Bay of Plenty region.

Hot Water Beach Campsite

Horomanga Base Camp

Horomanga Base Camp is a remote backcountry campsite in Bay of Plenty, ideal for self-sufficient campers seeking wilderness access with minimal facilities.

Tasman Holiday Parks - Papamoa Beach

Beachfront holiday park in Bay of Plenty with 250 camping sites across 16 acres. Direct beach access for tents, motorhomes and caravans. Dogs welcome seasonally.

Pikowai Campground

Council-run beachfront campground between Whakatāne and Tauranga with unpowered sites, dump point, showers, and sheltered swimming beach.

TECT Freedom Camping

TECT Freedom Camping in Bay of Plenty offers powered sites, showers and toilets within a 1650ha recreation park between Tauranga and Rotorua on SH36.

Top Flat

Top Flat campsite in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Contact local authorities to confirm facilities, fees and access for this regional camping location.

Murphy's Holiday Camp

Family-run since 1965, Murphy's Holiday Camp near Matata offers traditional beachside camping with powered and unpowered sites between Te Puke and Whakatāne.

Te Puke Holiday Camp

Te Puke Holiday Park offers powered and unpowered sites, caravan rentals and budget pods near Papamoa Beach, with communal facilities and amenities.

Tasman Rotorua Holiday Parks

Tasman Rotorua Holiday Parks in Bay of Plenty offers powered sites, tent camping, showers, toilets, dump point and drinking water near Rotorua's city centre.

Ohope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park offers powered grass sites beside an 11km golden sand beach in the Bay of Plenty, with communal facilities and over 300 sites.

Opape Motor Camp

Opape Motor Camp near Opotiki offers pet-friendly powered and non-powered beachside sites with hot showers, cooking facilities and boat ramp access on the Bay of Plenty coast.

Manganuku Campsite

DOC-managed campsite beside the Waioeka River near Ōpōtiki, with basic facilities, native bush setting and a historic Howe truss bridge nearby.

Pin Oak Flat

Pin Oak Flat campsite in Lower Kaimai, Bay of Plenty, accepts tents and caravans. Contact the operator to confirm facilities and fees before visiting.

Humphries Bay Campsite

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite

Wairau Bay Inn camping

Wairau Bay Inn camping in Bay of Plenty offers camping accommodation. Contact operators for current facilities, availability and booking details.

Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite

Welcome Bay Hot Pools & Campground

Family-owned campground near Tauranga with powered and unpowered sites, plus two geothermally heated mineral pools at 29°C and 39°C, open daily midday to 9pm.

Athenree Hot Springs and Holiday Park

Bay of Plenty holiday park with free geothermal hot pools, powered sites, cabins and essential facilities near Tauranga Harbour, Waihi Beach and Bowentown.

Lake Okaro Campsite

Lake Okaro Campsite near Rotorua offers lakeside camping for caravans with basic facilities. Managed by DOC, this paid site provides scenic access to Lake Okaro.

Mimiha Bridge Campsite

Mimiha Bridge Campsite is a basic DOC site beside a stream in Te Urewera, Bay of Plenty. Minimal facilities; suitable for self-sufficient campers.

Omahuru Campsite

Matatā Campsite

Welcome Bay NZMCA Park

Welcome Bay NZMCA Park in Papamoa offers powered sites, drinking water and caravan facilities for NZMCA members near Tauranga, Bay of Plenty.

Waiteti Trout Stream Holiday Park & Backpackers

Four-star holiday park beside Waiteti Stream in Ngongotaha offering powered and unpowered sites, motel units, cabins, pool, playground and fishing access near Rotorua.

Pukehina Motor Camp

Pukehina Motor Camp on Pukehina Beach Road, Bay of Plenty, accepts tents and RVs near the coast. Contact operator for facilities and booking details.

Te Kaha Holiday Park and Motel

Te Kaha Holiday Park and Motel on SH35 offers powered and unpowered sites, motel units, showers, kitchen, laundry and Wi-Fi on the Bay of Plenty coast.

Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park

Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park in Bay of Plenty offers beachfront camping, powered sites, cabins and communal facilities near the beach and local attractions.

Maraehako camping ground

Beachfront camping at Maraehako Bay north of Te Kaha. Boat launching, fishing, hot showers, pet-friendly. No bookings, no power or phone reception.

Lake Ōkāreka Campsite

DOC campsite on Lake Ōkāreka's shores near Rotorua. Caravans and tents welcome, with toilets, shelter, swimming, fishing and lakeside walking tracks.

Awakeri

Awakeri camping ground in Bay of Plenty with powered sites, tent camping, dump point, showers and toilets near Whakatane's lakes and coast.

Fernland Natural Springs

Family-owned thermal springs and caravan park near Tauranga offering powered sites with complimentary access to natural mineral pools and eco-reserve setting.

Boulders Campsite

Free DOC campsite near Ōpōtiki with BBQ, toilets and stream swimming. Set among nikau palms and tawa forest. 4WD access only due to road damage.

Sapphire Springs Camping

Sapphire Springs Camping in Bay of Plenty offers powered and non-powered sites in 32 hectares of native bush, with thermal pools, playground, and facilities near Katikati.

Haiku Park Freedom Camping (self-contained only)

Self-contained freedom camping at Haiku Park, Katikati. Three-night maximum stay per four weeks. Certified vehicles only, adjacent to SH2 in Bay of Plenty.

Island View Holiday Park

Island View Holiday Park on Waiotahi Beach, Ōpōtiki, offers beachfront camping and cabins with pool, tennis court, free kayaks, and Pacific Ocean views.

Mangamate campsite

Mangamate Campsite in Whirinaki Forest Park offers riverside camping among native forest with barbecue facilities, toilets and wheelchair-accessible fishing platforms.

Whakatāne Holiday Park

Whakatāne Holiday Park in the Bay of Plenty provides accommodation for visitors exploring the eastern Bay of Plenty coast and nearby attractions.

Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite

Keswick Christian Camp

Keswick Christian Camp in Rotorua offers lakefront powered and non-powered campsites with amenities, specialising in church, sports and school group bookings.

Omokoroa Holiday Park

Omokoroa TOP 10 Holiday Park in Bay of Plenty offers thermal pools, powered sites, and cabins near Tauranga with harbour access and extensive communal facilities.

Motor Camp

Motor Camp in Bay of Plenty provides camping facilities for motorhomes and caravans. Contact the operator to confirm amenities, fees and booking details.

Ohiwa Family Holiday Park

Ohiwa Family Holiday Park at Kutarere offers cabins and camping sites near Ohiwa Harbour, Bay of Plenty. Part of Tasman Holiday Parks network.

Katikati Naturist Park

Clothing-optional camping in the Bay of Plenty with powered and tent sites, cabins, caravan hire, ablution blocks, and camp kitchen facilities near Katikati.

Karirangi Holiday Park

Karirangi Holiday Park at Whanarua Bay between Te Kaha and Waihau Bay offers accommodation rooms, mini putt, Wi-Fi and unpowered sites in coastal Bay of Plenty.

Waipa Forest Camp

Waipa Forest Camp in Rotorua offers caravan-friendly camping near mountain bike trails, with toilets, flexible parking on grass areas, and self-contained vehicle access.

Holdens Bay Holiday Park & Conference Centre

Holdens Bay Holiday Park in Rotorua provides camping sites, cabins and units with pools, playground and easy access to city attractions and thermal areas.

Bledisloe Holiday Park

Bledisloe Holiday Park in Maketū offers caravan and tent sites beside Little Waihi Estuary. Two ablution blocks, dog-friendly, with kayaking and fishing access.

Silver Birch Holiday Park

Silver Birch Holiday Park in Tauranga South offers waterfront tent sites and cabins with family amenities, providing a convenient Bay of Plenty base.

Te Pakau

Te Pakau conservation campsite in Te Urewera offers basic camping near the Waimana River. Adults $10/night, children free. Managed by Te Uru Taumatua.

Pacific Christian Holiday Camp

Alcohol-free family camping ground in Bay of Plenty offering 75 powered sites, communal facilities, hot pool and beach access near Rotorua and Whakatāne.

Lake Aniwhenua Campground

Free campground at Lake Āniwaniwa on the Rangitaiki River, Bay of Plenty. Hot showers, toilets, tent and vehicle sites. Bring drinking water.

Hamilton Point

Hamilton Point campsite in Lower Kaimai, Bay of Plenty offers tent sites with drinking water and toilets. Basic camping facilities near the Kaimai Range.

Ōhope Christian Camp

Ōhope Christian Camp in Bay of Plenty offers faith-based accommodation for groups and individuals, with coastal access near Whakatāne. Contact for details.

Waihi Beach tasman Holiday Park

Waihi Beach Tasman Holiday Park provides beachfront tent sites and caravan parks in Bay of Plenty, with powered and unpowered options near swimming and surfing.

Beachlife Village - Holiday Homes and Cottages

Beachlife Village in Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, welcomes tents and RVs. Contact the operator to confirm facilities, fees and booking details.

Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road campsite

Brett Road campsite on Lake Rerewhakaaitu offers DOC-managed lakeside camping for tents and caravans. Swimming, fishing, boating. No fires or dogs allowed.

Okahu Road campsite

Free DOC campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park with grassy sites, caravan access, stream views and forest walks near Murupara.

Beachhaven Holiday Park

Beachhaven Holiday Park at Waihi Beach offers powered sites, tent camping, dump point, showers and pet-friendly accommodation near the Bay of Plenty coast.

Whitikau Campsite

Whitikau Campsite in Bay of Plenty offers DOC-managed tent sites with basic toilets. Contact DOC for fees, bookings and current facility details.

Cosy Cottage Holiday Park

Rotorua's only geothermally heated campsite with natural hot pools, hangi steam oven, powered sites, tent areas and thermally heated rooms near the city centre.

Te Rau Aroha Waihi Beach Camp

Te Rau Aroha Waihi Beach Camp near Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, welcomes tents and RVs. Contact directly to confirm facilities, fees and bookings.

Mid Okahu Road Campsite

Peterson Campsite

Peterson Campsite in Bay of Plenty offers tent sites at TECT Park. Contact the operator directly to confirm fees, facilities and booking details.

Sanctuary Campsite

Sanctuary Campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, Bay of Plenty. DOC-managed site beside Minginui Stream with tent and caravan sites, toilets.

Morepork House

Morepork House campground and backpackers in Aongatete, Bay of Plenty. Rural accommodation on Thompsons Track. Contact operator for facilities and rates.

Freedom Camping

Freedom camping site in Bay of Plenty for self-contained vehicles. Check local council requirements before arrival. No facilities specified onsite.

Omaio Bay Reserve

Free basic freedom camping at Omaio Bay Reserve near Te Kaha, Bay of Plenty. Managed by Opotiki District Council with beach access and scenic views.

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite

Tirhohonga Beach Motor Camp

Beachfront motor camp near Ōpōtiki in Bay of Plenty offering traditional Kiwi camping, powered and non-powered sites, beach access and proximity to Motu Dunes Trail.

Verns Camp

Verns Camp: DOC basic campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, Bay of Plenty. Toilets, shelter, fireplace, water supply. Historic track cutter site.

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park

Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park provides tent sites near city centre and Whakarewarewa Forest, featuring free hot pools and communal facilities for campers.