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2 Waihi

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Waihi, Bay of Plenty

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Value

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Organisation

Thames-Coromandel District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Waihi

Categories

Freedom Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-37.397377982053

175.834000015259

Latitude
-37.397377982053
Longitude
175.834000015259

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✓ Clean toilet facilities

✓ Safe location

✓ Affordable price

✓ Suitable for self-contained vehicles

✓ Easy booking process

𐄂 Limited facilities

Rating	Count
10/10	4	67%
9/10	1	17%
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6/10	1	17%
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5.0/5

10$ per site.
Suitable for any overnight stay. Toilet and water tap include. Fair and nice place.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

Vojta
5.0/5

Excellent facilities for self contained vehicles.
24 hour toilet was clean. Area is very safe. We needed a last minute place to stay on a very busy Auckland Anniversary weekend. Found this spot on Rankers. Very simple process of booking a spot then paying online.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2021

tania westphal
5.0/5

Fantastic little campground 10$ for unpowered they have powered did not need it so sorry not sure of price think it was 15 .
Direct access to bike trail to Karangahake gorge and the fantastic windows walk clean toilets open 24 hours the friendliest staff at the railway ticket office where you pay for camping or ride the train well worth it amazing place

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2018

Andrew Attree
5.0/5

Really cute spot beside the tourist railway with power if needed and basic toilets.
Perfect for self contained freedom campers.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2018

Robert Gatford
4.5/5

This site has six powered sites and other space.
No showers but 24 hour toilets. $10 per night payable at the Ticket Office.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Jack Paterson

5.0/5

10$ per site.
Suitable for any overnight stay. Toilet and water tap include. Fair and nice place.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

Vojta
5.0/5

Excellent facilities for self contained vehicles.
24 hour toilet was clean. Area is very safe. We needed a last minute place to stay on a very busy Auckland Anniversary weekend. Found this spot on Rankers. Very simple process of booking a spot then paying online.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2021

tania westphal
3.0/5

To over nite stay is 15 a nite not 1 to 10 so update info may as well stay at waihi motor camp have showers

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2020

Laurie
5.0/5

Fantastic little campground 10$ for unpowered they have powered did not need it so sorry not sure of price think it was 15 .
Direct access to bike trail to Karangahake gorge and the fantastic windows walk clean toilets open 24 hours the friendliest staff at the railway ticket office where you pay for camping or ride the train well worth it amazing place

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2018

Andrew Attree
5.0/5

Really cute spot beside the tourist railway with power if needed and basic toilets.
Perfect for self contained freedom campers.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2018

Robert Gatford
4.5/5

This site has six powered sites and other space.
No showers but 24 hour toilets. $10 per night payable at the Ticket Office.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

Jack Paterson

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $10 per van.non power or $15 powered site	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. $10 per van.non power or $15 powered site
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Maximum Stay Duration	5 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 5 nights You may not stay more than five nights in a row at this campsite.
Maximum Sites Available	6 to 10 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 6 power sites	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 6 power sites
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	No dump station Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. Nearest dump station at rocket park 2min drive	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. Nearest dump station at rocket park 2min drive
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. Not necessary to book but we do take bookings & will put cones out to mark your booking	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. Not necessary to book but we do take bookings & will put cones out to mark your booking
Powered Sites	Powered sites available Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 6 powered sites	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 6 powered sites
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Pets on leads at all times	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Pets on leads at all times
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.