Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
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Lakeside Powered Sites
Guests on site use communal kitchen, toilets & showers.
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Lakeside Unpowered Sites
Our unpowered sites suit your campervan, tent or caravan and are located close to toilets, showers, kitchen and laundry.
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Guests on site use communal kitchen, toilets & showers.
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If being on the water isn't your style, or you want a bit more room to spread out, our hillside unpowered sites are perfect for you.
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Our Deluxe Cabin is ideal for the budget conscious traveller wanting a little more space.
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Our Self Contained Family Units have a kitchen and bathroom and sleep up to 4.
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Our 2 person Standard Cabin is ideal for the budget conscious traveller.
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Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park
Motutere Bay, lakeshore, Taupo
Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park is the only park situated on the shores of the Lake Taupo on State Highway 1.
Whether traveling from the north or south the beauty of our little piece of paradise is that it's so easy to find!
Our facilities cover the full length of the beach and spread either side of SH1 on 10 hectares of park like reserve. The gradual slope of the property means that most sites have stunning views over the lake.
From Taupo, drive 32 kilomteres down State Highway 1. Most of this route follows around the east side of Lake Taupo and is extremely scenic.
Heading north from Wellington, follow State Highway 1. Once through Turangi (located at the base of Lake Taupo), continue to head north. We are located about 15 minutes drive from Turangi –
19 kilometres on the eastern Shores of the Lake.
The park offers powered and unpowered lakefront sites as well as cabins and self-contained units for those seeking more creature comforts. We offer a range of facilities including 3 x camp kitchens, 4 x amenities blocks, coin-operated laundry, boat ramp, onsite store and function room perfect for group get-togethers!
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4.0/5
You get what you want for this price.
We paid 67$ (two people) for one night with a decent spot and 2 min walk to the lake. Clean schower, clean kitchen and a small shop.
You can charge your phones and stuff at a activity room.
So not the cheapest Camping Spot but you get what you need
Thanks for your review! We’re glad you found everything you needed and enjoyed the location by the lake. We do our best to keep facilities clean and convenient, so it’s great to hear that was your experience. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again!
Julia & Brent
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3.5/5
Booked a lakeside plot for an afternoon/night stay hoping to get some views on the drive down to Wellington.
Got powered site 4 which was next to a shipping container up against the motorway crash barrier and too far from the power source (one pylon between 4 sites) and right at the end of the park. Seemed to be the only bit of the lake portion of the camp where the sites go 4 deep. Overall the lake area of the camp was not that pleasant IMO. I knew about the noise but the sheer proximity of site 4 was a bit worrying definitely the closest one I saw. The lady at the desk (which you cross SH1 to visit!) was lovely tried to find a longer cable but due to overhanging trees restricting the site wouldn’t even reach and she kindly moved us to a hill site on the other side of the road that was very nice but a bit tricky to get a 7.7m 6 berth into as the road is quite narrow. The noise on the hillside sites was fine although in the guest section we were in a lot of people used as a thoroughfare. Facilities very nice great selection of DVD to borrow. Only issue was ratio of washers to dryers at our laundry so a big line of wet clothes bags with 4 bucks on them. Again can’t fault the staff they were lovely but if you get site 4 just politely ask to move it looked like a last minute add on to the plan anyway and they didn’t look surprised when I asked!
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience at our campground did not meet your expectations initially, but we're glad that our staff was able to assist you in finding a more suitable site.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the proximity of your initial site to the motorway and the challenges in accessing the power source. Your comments about Site 4 and the lake area have been duly noted, and we will take them into consideration as we strive to improve our facilities and site planning.
We're pleased to hear that the staff at the desk were accommodating and assisted you in finding a better site. Your feedback regarding the facilities and DVD selection is appreciated, and we'll also address the issue with the washers and dryers to ensure a smoother experience for our guests in the future.
Thank you for your understanding and patience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
Julia & Brent
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4.5/5
Perfectly clean and tidy camp.
Note that if you have a dog you will not be on the upper sites, but still a peek of the lake.
The trucks were present, but not too bad. Would be worse on the laleside units.
Hello Andrew and thank you for providing a review of our holiday park. For those wanting to see the location of our dog-friendly sites, there is a map on our website showing powered and unpowered dog-friendly site locations. Thanks again and happy future travels.
Julia & Brent
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5.0/5
The best common room we have seen!
Ping pong table, pool table, video projector with the possibility to rent a dvd at the reception. For a rainy day it's perfect. The lady at the reception was very nice, the bathrooms and kitchen super clean
Well thank you Myriam, we try out best to keep you entertained on those rainy days when enjoying the lake is a bit more challenging. Thank you for taking the time to write your review.. we love it!!! Safe and happy future travels.
Julia & Brent
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4.0/5
Lovely site, stayed right on the lake front in a powered site.
Showers were fabulous and toilets very clean. Kitchen was well set up with complimentary washing up liquid, dish brush and tea towels. Watch out for the swan poo! There are lots of ducks about too. Great place for skimming stones.
Unfortunately State Highway 1 is right there too and lots of trucks rumble through the night; not great if you are a light sleeper.
Hello and thank you for your review Kiwi Cypriot Family. We're super happy that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Yes, pity the swans can't take their body functions elsewhere, we wish they would too!! We provide earplugs for free at reception as we know that the highway can affect light sleepers. I am hoping these were offered to you when you checked in. Once again, thank you for taking the time to write your review and we hope to see you again soon.
Julia & Brent
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1.5/5
Great view but very close to the road and loud trucks going past all night so could not sleep!
Thanks Sarah for your review... not sure if you're coming this way again however please try our Hillside sites if you do.
Julia & Brent
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1.0/5
The only good thing about this site is the view across the lake.
We paid for 2 nights but stayed only one because of the incessant traffic noise on SH1. Hardly slept at all. Perhaps pitches up the hillside would be quieter.
Hello Ron and thank you for your review. Due to road closures after the cyclone, the highway has been busier than ever past the park. I'm sorry this has had a negative effect on your stay and this will die down once the traffic decreases to normal. We do still have traffic under normal circumstances however not like it has been. Appreciate you taking the time to review and wishing you safe and happy travels.
Julia & Brent
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4.5/5
We stayed here with our two little dogs using a powered site.
It’s a little further down from Taupo city centre but location is great as well as the value. Big spacious grounds, we were in a dog friendly zone (a little off from the lakefront) and didn’t hear any noise that disrupted our sleep. Free, warm shower with the water pressure so good it feels like a massage! Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Thanks Helen, really great feedback and we're super happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We wish you safe and happy future travels.
Julia & Brent
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5.0/5
We had an unpowered site on the hillside as we didn’t want to be near the road.
Glad we did as it was nice and quiet there. Was a very lovely place. Clean and well looked after. Free showers are nice and hot. Free, unlimited wifi. Kitchen facilities were great.
A wonderfully warm review, thank you Jenna. We are looking forward to the road speed being reduced to 60km p/h on the 12th October. This will be reduce the noise impact on the lakeside sites and we hope you'll come back to try this out for yourself one day. In the meantime, safe and happy travels.
Julia & Brent
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4.0/5
Great view at the front row but very loud directly next to the street.
Quiet at night. Very friendly staff. We were the only ones at this time.
Thank you for your candid review of our park and we're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Whilst it is very unfortunate that the park is located where it is some positive action is being taken by New Zealand Traffic Authority. There is a review of speed limits happening around Lake Taupo and you are invited to provide feedback. The feedback received during this engagement phase will help inform the decisions the NZ Transport Agency make on the final proposed changes. They are proposing a reduction in speed limit from 100 to 60 and we support this as we believe this not only be safer but will reduce the noise impact on the park. If you'd like to support this, please have your say by following this link: https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-taupo-airport-to-motuoapa/have-your-say/
Thanks again and we hope you'll support us with the above request.
Julia & Brent
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4.5/5
This place is awesome, free wifi, good pricing with discount on second night approx $100 for 2 nights on powered hillside site away from main rd, free wifi, good clean facilities, the toilet and shower
lights are on a timer so can go out whilst in there. rec room with sky tv ect, the lady in the office was amazing, super friendly and helpful.
Hooray!!! Thanks Olsenwood Family for the lovely review. It sounds as if you were able to make some lovely holiday memories and we're pleased we could help with this. Happy and safe future travels from all of us at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park.
Julia & Brent
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3.5/5
Very helpfull staff!
Nice views on the lake and close to Taopo and Tongariro crossing. Its a hillside camping with flat spots. Great facilities. The only disadvantage are the permanent campervans which makes the olace look a bit shabby
Thank you Mrs Lounis, we're happy you enjoyed the park and all that this gorgeous area has to offer.
Julia & Brent
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5.0/5
I really enjoyed my stay at motutere bay top 10 hoilday park.
Its customer services, cleanliness was excellent. I will be returning in the future. Thanks so much awesome stay. Cheers tania
Really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again, to make more memories :)
Julia & Brent
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4.5/5
Great motor-camp with good sized tent sites available on the edge of the lake.
The motor-camp is located tight beside state highway 1 so there is significant traffic noise particularly from trucks in the evening. However, this is made up for in the morning with the most spectacular lake views. Clean facilities. Free internet, free hot water showers. We arrived late do the office staff left an info pack in a safe outside the office clearly marked where our lot was located. They texted the safe password to us. Happily stay here again for a few nights.
What a great review Ralph, thank you. We see numerous photos from guests popping up on social media showing the spectacular views of the lake at dusk and sunrise....so it must be true ;) We do hope to see you again soon and we're pleased that your late check in was quick and easy.
Julia & Brent
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4.0/5
You get what you want for this price.
We paid 67$ (two people) for one night with a decent spot and 2 min walk to the lake. Clean schower, clean kitchen and a small shop.
You can charge your phones and stuff at a activity room.
So not the cheapest Camping Spot but you get what you need
Thanks for your review! We’re glad you found everything you needed and enjoyed the location by the lake. We do our best to keep facilities clean and convenient, so it’s great to hear that was your experience. Safe travels, and we hope to see you again!
Julia & Brent
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3.5/5
Booked a lakeside plot for an afternoon/night stay hoping to get some views on the drive down to Wellington.
Got powered site 4 which was next to a shipping container up against the motorway crash barrier and too far from the power source (one pylon between 4 sites) and right at the end of the park. Seemed to be the only bit of the lake portion of the camp where the sites go 4 deep. Overall the lake area of the camp was not that pleasant IMO. I knew about the noise but the sheer proximity of site 4 was a bit worrying definitely the closest one I saw. The lady at the desk (which you cross SH1 to visit!) was lovely tried to find a longer cable but due to overhanging trees restricting the site wouldn’t even reach and she kindly moved us to a hill site on the other side of the road that was very nice but a bit tricky to get a 7.7m 6 berth into as the road is quite narrow. The noise on the hillside sites was fine although in the guest section we were in a lot of people used as a thoroughfare. Facilities very nice great selection of DVD to borrow. Only issue was ratio of washers to dryers at our laundry so a big line of wet clothes bags with 4 bucks on them. Again can’t fault the staff they were lovely but if you get site 4 just politely ask to move it looked like a last minute add on to the plan anyway and they didn’t look surprised when I asked!
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that your experience at our campground did not meet your expectations initially, but we're glad that our staff was able to assist you in finding a more suitable site.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by the proximity of your initial site to the motorway and the challenges in accessing the power source. Your comments about Site 4 and the lake area have been duly noted, and we will take them into consideration as we strive to improve our facilities and site planning.
We're pleased to hear that the staff at the desk were accommodating and assisted you in finding a better site. Your feedback regarding the facilities and DVD selection is appreciated, and we'll also address the issue with the washers and dryers to ensure a smoother experience for our guests in the future.
Thank you for your understanding and patience, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a more enjoyable stay in the future.
Julia & Brent
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4.5/5
Perfectly clean and tidy camp.
Note that if you have a dog you will not be on the upper sites, but still a peek of the lake.
The trucks were present, but not too bad. Would be worse on the laleside units.
Hello Andrew and thank you for providing a review of our holiday park. For those wanting to see the location of our dog-friendly sites, there is a map on our website showing powered and unpowered dog-friendly site locations. Thanks again and happy future travels.
Julia & Brent
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5.0/5
The best common room we have seen!
Ping pong table, pool table, video projector with the possibility to rent a dvd at the reception. For a rainy day it's perfect. The lady at the reception was very nice, the bathrooms and kitchen super clean
Well thank you Myriam, we try out best to keep you entertained on those rainy days when enjoying the lake is a bit more challenging. Thank you for taking the time to write your review.. we love it!!! Safe and happy future travels.
Julia & Brent
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1.0/5
The only good thing about this site is the view across the lake.
We paid for 2 nights but stayed only one because of the incessant traffic noise on SH1. Hardly slept at all. Perhaps pitches up the hillside would be quieter.
Hello Ron and thank you for your review. Due to road closures after the cyclone, the highway has been busier than ever past the park. I'm sorry this has had a negative effect on your stay and this will die down once the traffic decreases to normal. We do still have traffic under normal circumstances however not like it has been. Appreciate you taking the time to review and wishing you safe and happy travels.
Julia & Brent
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1.5/5
Great view but very close to the road and loud trucks going past all night so could not sleep!
Thanks Sarah for your review... not sure if you're coming this way again however please try our Hillside sites if you do.
Julia & Brent
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4.0/5
Lovely site, stayed right on the lake front in a powered site.
Showers were fabulous and toilets very clean. Kitchen was well set up with complimentary washing up liquid, dish brush and tea towels. Watch out for the swan poo! There are lots of ducks about too. Great place for skimming stones.
Unfortunately State Highway 1 is right there too and lots of trucks rumble through the night; not great if you are a light sleeper.
Hello and thank you for your review Kiwi Cypriot Family. We're super happy that you have enjoyed your stay with us. Yes, pity the swans can't take their body functions elsewhere, we wish they would too!! We provide earplugs for free at reception as we know that the highway can affect light sleepers. I am hoping these were offered to you when you checked in. Once again, thank you for taking the time to write your review and we hope to see you again soon.
Julia & Brent
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4.5/5
We stayed here with our two little dogs using a powered site.
It’s a little further down from Taupo city centre but location is great as well as the value. Big spacious grounds, we were in a dog friendly zone (a little off from the lakefront) and didn’t hear any noise that disrupted our sleep. Free, warm shower with the water pressure so good it feels like a massage! Kitchen was clean and well equipped. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Thanks Helen, really great feedback and we're super happy you enjoyed your stay with us. We wish you safe and happy future travels.
Julia & Brent
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2.0/5
The road literally runs through this site, trucks all night, got no sleep.
Staff were great
We do have the highway run between the two sides of the holiday park... giving us Hillside and Lakeside options for caravans and campers. We're sorry that you did not have a restful stay with us and as much as we would love to move this road we, unfortunately, can't. For those that are more aware of the noise around them, we recommend the Hillside sites as they are further away from the road and reception have a supply of earplugs that are complimentary for the light sleeper. Thank you for sharing your experience with us and we appreciate your feedback.
Julia & Brent
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5.0/5
We had an unpowered site on the hillside as we didn’t want to be near the road.
Glad we did as it was nice and quiet there. Was a very lovely place. Clean and well looked after. Free showers are nice and hot. Free, unlimited wifi. Kitchen facilities were great.
A wonderfully warm review, thank you Jenna. We are looking forward to the road speed being reduced to 60km p/h on the 12th October. This will be reduce the noise impact on the lakeside sites and we hope you'll come back to try this out for yourself one day. In the meantime, safe and happy travels.
Julia & Brent
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3.0/5
Nice campground with great facilities.
But next to the road so quite loud, too expensive. Service was great
Thank you for your candid review of the lakeside sites. We'd love to have you back so next time we invite you to try our Hillside sites. They are removed from the road, so nice and quiet, with lovely views. Hope to see you again soon.
Julia & Brent
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2.5/5
In my opinion this is not a place for tents.
The only good thing about this place it is the view; you can be near to the beautiful lake, landscape is amazing, but the kitchen is not well equipped, kitchen it is too small however, bathrooms are clean and water is warm. The WORST thing it’s the noise all night and all day. Camping site it is near to the way, and big trucks and cars are passing all night. I could not sleep because of the noise. This takes away a lot of value to the place which is quite expensive. I couldn’t rest that the worst.
Thank you Valentina and we are sorry to hear that the park didn't suit you. If you do decide to stay again please consider staying on the hillside rather than the lakeside. You will still enjoy the views however the sites are further back from the highway and are impacted much less by the traffic noise. Whilst it is very unfortunate that the park is located where it is some positive action is being taken by the New Zealand Traffic Authority. There is a review of speed limits happening around Lake Taupo. They are proposing a reduction in speed limit from 100 to 60 and we support this as we believe this not only be safer but will reduce the noise impact on the park. We hope that the reduction to the speed is actioned and soon. As a rule, we do advise guests that the area on Lakeside can be noisy and I apologise for this not being the case when you checked in.
Julia & Brent
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3.5/5
Very helpfull staff!
Nice views on the lake and close to Taopo and Tongariro crossing. Its a hillside camping with flat spots. Great facilities. The only disadvantage are the permanent campervans which makes the olace look a bit shabby
Thank you Mrs Lounis, we're happy you enjoyed the park and all that this gorgeous area has to offer.
Julia & Brent
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4.0/5
Great view at the front row but very loud directly next to the street.
Quiet at night. Very friendly staff. We were the only ones at this time.
Thank you for your candid review of our park and we're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us. Whilst it is very unfortunate that the park is located where it is some positive action is being taken by New Zealand Traffic Authority. There is a review of speed limits happening around Lake Taupo and you are invited to provide feedback. The feedback received during this engagement phase will help inform the decisions the NZ Transport Agency make on the final proposed changes. They are proposing a reduction in speed limit from 100 to 60 and we support this as we believe this not only be safer but will reduce the noise impact on the park. If you'd like to support this, please have your say by following this link: https://nzta.govt.nz/projects/sh1-taupo-airport-to-motuoapa/have-your-say/
Thanks again and we hope you'll support us with the above request.
Julia & Brent
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4.5/5
This place is awesome, free wifi, good pricing with discount on second night approx $100 for 2 nights on powered hillside site away from main rd, free wifi, good clean facilities, the toilet and shower
lights are on a timer so can go out whilst in there. rec room with sky tv ect, the lady in the office was amazing, super friendly and helpful.
Hooray!!! Thanks Olsenwood Family for the lovely review. It sounds as if you were able to make some lovely holiday memories and we're pleased we could help with this. Happy and safe future travels from all of us at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park.
Julia & Brent
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5.0/5
I really enjoyed my stay at motutere bay top 10 hoilday park.
Its customer services, cleanliness was excellent. I will be returning in the future. Thanks so much awesome stay. Cheers tania
Really pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again, to make more memories :)
Julia & Brent
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4.5/5
Great motor-camp with good sized tent sites available on the edge of the lake.
The motor-camp is located tight beside state highway 1 so there is significant traffic noise particularly from trucks in the evening. However, this is made up for in the morning with the most spectacular lake views. Clean facilities. Free internet, free hot water showers. We arrived late do the office staff left an info pack in a safe outside the office clearly marked where our lot was located. They texted the safe password to us. Happily stay here again for a few nights.
What a great review Ralph, thank you. We see numerous photos from guests popping up on social media showing the spectacular views of the lake at dusk and sunrise....so it must be true ;) We do hope to see you again soon and we're pleased that your late check in was quick and easy.
Julia & Brent
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5.0/5
My family stopped after-hours on the off-chance of a cabin.
We were warmly welcomed, and enjoyed our stay in the clean, peaceful and relaxed environment. Yes, the road was busy, but didn't affect our sleep or stay. Taupo lake across the road was stunning, and we enjoyed spending time there before we had to continue our journey south. Many thanks. I have no doubt we will make Motutere Bay Top 10 a stop-over on our journeys in the future. Cheers.
Hello Trish and thanks again for such a lovely review of our park. So pleased your family enjoyed your stay and we have to admit that our position on the lake is VERY special. Hopefully you'll come back and spend a bit more time with us. See you then and thanks again.
Julia & Brent
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Hello Sam, thank you for your feedback and unfortunately the road can be very noisy, however we are limited in being able to control this. We are trying to combat this issue by petitioning for the speed limit to be reduced through this area and it is still pending with local council. If you feel as strongly about this as we do, we'd be very grateful if you wrote your concerns to the NZ Transport Agency (https://www.nzta.govt.nz/contact-us) asking them to reduce the speed limit and therefore also the noise impact on the park. We would greatly appreciate any support you can provide. We're sorry your stay was less than perfect.
Julia & Brent
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Hello Jan, We’re sorry to hear of your less than satisfactory experience with Motutere Top 10 and hope you will accept our sincerest apologies. Being know for our great customer service it came as a surprise, and we would like to make things right. It’s important to us that our customers are more than satisfied and we would like the opportunity to resolve this issue immediately. If you give us a chance, we are intent on making this right and hope you will allow us to speak with you to discuss the situation. You can email us at guestrelations@nextgenhp.com.au.
Thank you Jan.
Julia & Brent