Camping in the Waipā District is regulated by Reserve Management Plan policies for each park and reserve. Freedom camping covers two different types of camping; contained camping and conventional camping.
Contained camping refers to self-contained motor homes and camper vans that require self-containment certification.
Conventional camping refers to any tent, caravan or other vehicle that does not need to be certified as a self-contained unit.
Contained Camping Guidelines
Enjoy your stay at one of our camping areas and respect our guidelines.
A maximum stay of two consecutive nights.
Park only in the designated parking area.
Please take all your litter with you.
Fires are not permitted on any public conservation land including parks, reserves, campgrounds or DOC Areas.
Dogs must be on a lead at all times when on Council parks and reserves, unless the areas are designated otherwise.
If you see there is more than the allocated number of campers at a site, please move on to another available campground.
Where you can dump waste:
Matos Segedin Dr, Cambridge 3495, New Zealand (open map)
Free Camping Sites
Karapiro and Arapuni Lakeside Camping
Contained camping: up to two consecutive nights stay permitted
Conventional camping: no conventional overnight camping on any lakeside reserve permitted
Access:
Arapuni Landing access via Arapuni Landing Road off Te Ana Road (142 Arapuni Road, Wharepapa south. A quiet spot with amazing views. Public toilets
Bulmer’s Landing access via Bulmer’s Road, Wharepapa South. Another beautiful campsite, right on the waters edge. A peaceful paradise.
Moana Roa Recreational Reserve access via State Highway 1, approx 17 km south of Cambridge. Toilets and a fresh water tap
Keeley Recreational Reserve access via State Highway 1, another beautiful Lake karapiro campsite and a great spot to launch your boat.
Horahora Domain 2307 Maungatautari Road.
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