Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve, Bay of PlentyOpen
Current advisories
No running water at Rerewhakaaitu Campsites
29 September 2026
There is no running water at the either Ash Pit Road or Brett Road campsites due to a problem with the water system. Campers should bring their own water. First published on 13 January 2025. Last reviewed on 30 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 25
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $15
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Water
- Yes
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
Lake Rerewhakaaitu is 29 km south east of Rotorua. Turn off SH5 into SH38, then into Rerewhakaaitu Road and follow for 2.7 km. Turn left into Brett Road, Awaatua Bay and follow 4.5 km to campsite.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.28364° S, 176.49602° E
About this place
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu - there is good fishing, swimming and walking nearby.
Know before you go
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 can be used at this campsite. Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
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 Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite online . Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival. The maximum length of stay is 7 nights. Vehicles are limited to 2 per booking including boats. There is a maximum of 6 people for overnight group reservations. Make additional reservations for larger groups. Maximum campsite size 72m squared.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite
Standard • Bay of Plenty • 1.2 km
This campsite is located on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu in the Bay of Plenty. It offers a good spot for watching water birds, so bringing binoculars is…
Boat launching • Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking
Hot Water Beach Campsite
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Hot Water Beach Campsite is located in the Bay of Plenty, offering scenic surroundings and access to natural hot springs in Te Rātā Bay. The area provides…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Toilets - non-flush
Wairua Hut
Bay of Plenty • 8 km
Lake Okaro Campsite
Bay of Plenty • 9.3 km
Lake Okaro Campsite is a self-contained camping area in the Bay of Plenty. The site lacks toilet facilities, so visitors must bring their own self-contained…
Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite
Standard • Bay of Plenty • 11 km
Lake Tarawera Outlet Campsite is a large campsite situated alongside the lake in the Bay of Plenty. Trout fishing and water sports are popular activities at…
Boat launching • Jetty • Non-powered/tent sites
Walks nearby
Isthmus Track
Easiest • 20 min • 1.2 km • 5.23 km away
Northern Tarawera Track
Advanced • 3 hr • 6 km • 12.14 km away
Tarawera Outlet to Falls Track
Easy • 2 hr one way • 5 km • 12.51 km away
Waiotapu Boardwalk
Easiest • 2 min one way • 12.76 km away
Tarawera Falls Track
Easiest • 20 min one way • 700 m • 13.91 km away
Contact
Hut and campsite bookings
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- 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).