Humphries Bay Campsite

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14 Tarawera

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Tarawera, Rotorua Region

Camping near Tarawera

Information

A basic camping area at the northern arm of Lake Tarawera. A great place for a swim, with beautiful water and superb views of Mount Tarawera.

Access by foot or boat only - no vehicle access. There are a number of commercial operators that run either boat or helicopter transport around the Rotorua Lakes area, creating a variety of options for connecting trails or getting to / from campsites.

Notices

Wasp activity

There is an increase in wasp activity and the likelihood of encountering wasp nests along the Northern Tarawera Trail and around Humphries Bay Campsite. Obey the track closure for the Isthmus Track between Lake Tarawera and Lake Ōkataina.

Control is planned for January.
First published on 13 January 2025.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Humphries Bay Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.

Feature	Value	Value

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

DOC Bay of Plenty

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Tarawera

Categories

Basic Camping
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.1673264137353

176.429664993286

Latitude
-38.1673264137353
Longitude
176.429664993286

Websites

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Reviews

𐄂 Difficult access

𐄂 No amenities

𐄂 3-hour hike in

𐄂 Presence of water rats

No Campsite there.
Not an ideal site, no amenities, and water rats
No access from the road!
OBS!!

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0.5/5

No access from the road!
Not worth the journey zzz

Reviewed about 3 years ago

Trinity
0.5/5

I saw that people had struggled to find this campground and on further investigation on the DOC website it appears that it’s a 3 hour hike in from the parking at Lake Tarawera, which could make it tricky
if you have a campervan!

Reviewed about 3 years ago

MelB
0.5/5

Not an ideal site, no amenities, and water rats

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2021

Tarawera camper
0.5/5

No Campsite there.
Wrong place. Don't go there, there is nothing!

Reviewed about 5 years ago

Piotr Kostiw
0.5/5

OBS!!
Site not available by road, only access from water!

Wrote the site on Google maps and ended up in an not so entertained man's backyard.

Reviewed about 6 years ago

ElianaEldsfors

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Maximum Stay Duration	1 night Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From the river	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From the river
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.	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.
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.	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.
Powered Sites	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Boat in only	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Boat in only
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Vehicle Access	No vehicle access Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Boat in only	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Boat in only
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.
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.