Hot Water Beach Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, Bay of PlentyOpen
- Sites
- 30
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $18
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzWalk in via the Tarawera Trail.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.24410° S, 176.43376° E
About this place
Relax in the natural hot springs in Te Rātā Bay. Enjoy water sports or explore the tracks in other areas around Lake Tarawera.
Know before you go
This campsite is very popular
This campsite is extremely popular during the summer months. If you are planning a trip at this time, have a back-up option in case Hot Water Beach Campsite is full.
Water
Do not use water from the lake near the beach or stream for drinking or food preparations. The water may contain the naturally occurring chemical arsenic, found in volcanic and geothermal areas. Water collected from the main part of the lake could contain other contaminants and must be boiled for drinking. It is recommended you bring your own water.
Rockfall and unstable conditions risk
Campsites 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 25, 28, 29 and 30 are closed to camping due to rockfall or unstable conditions above these sites. Do not use or enter these sites for your safety. Danger signs have been placed to warn against entering this hazard area of the camp. The beachfront is the safest way between camp and thermal pools. The rest of the campground remains open for bookings.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. Book Hot Water Beach Campsite online.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Contact
Hut and campsite bookings
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.