Freedom campingHidden gem
Whakaipo Bay
Taupō, Waikato
Lakeside reserve on Taupō's western shore. Self-contained vehicles only.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
A pretty bay about 10 km from Taupō with a mountain-bike track through the bush. Council rules apply, so check signage and the current bylaw. There's also a DOC campsite listed here.
Good to know
- Check the council's freedom camping rules
- Max stay is limited
- Bring all water
- Best time
- Summer
- Open
- Check council
- Getting there
- Gravel road off Mapara Road
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Campervans
- Certified self-contained only
- Dogs
- No dogs
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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