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Hot Water Beach campsite (Lake Tarawera)
Lake Tarawera, Bay of Plenty
Boat- and trail-access campsite on Lake Tarawera with a hot sand beach.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book

A lakeside campsite at Hot Water Beach (Te Rata) on Lake Tarawera, reached by water taxi or the 16 km Tarawera Trail. Camping is only allowed in the designated area, and the warm sand beach is the draw.
Good to know
- Bring all your own supplies
- Check operator, fees and booking before you go
- Camp only in the designated area
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Boat or walking track
- Vehicles
- No campervans
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Drinking water
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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