Hot Water Beach Campsite, Bay of Plenty - DOC Campsite

Relax in the natural hot springs in Te Rātā Bay. Enjoy water sports or explore the tracks in other areas around Lake Tarawera.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Campsite DOC Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

I've been there Been there

Yes

Bookable

310m

Approx. elevation

-38.24410, 176.43376

Coordinates

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Campsite Map

About this campsite

This is a popular campsite on the Tarawera Trail.

Note that campsites 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 25, 28, 29 and 30 are closed due to rockfall or unstable conditions above these sites. Do not use or enter these sites for your safety.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

More details

Access: Boat, Foot

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 30 unpowered

Trails

Hot Water Beach Campsite can be accessed on the trails Tarawera Trail Route Recce and The Tarawera Trail from our trail directory.

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