Campground · Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Hot Water Beach Campsite
Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve
Hot Water Beach Campsite has 30 sites in Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, reached on foot via the Tarawera Trail. Natural hot springs rise in Te Rata Bay, and patches of hot sand lie along the beach. Mooring posts on the lakeshore are limited. Dogs are not allowed on DOC land in the Rotorua area.
Hot Water Beach Campsite is a campground in Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, with 30 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Hot Water Beach Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 30 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 30 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $18 per night
- Child (5-17): $9 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Rules and limits
- Not available: dogs not allowed on DOC land in Rotorua area
- Getting there
- Walk in via the Tarawera Trail
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -38.24410, 176.43376
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Hot Water Beach Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
Hot Water Beach Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Hot Water Beach Campsite ahead?
Yes. Hot Water Beach Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Hot Water Beach Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 30 sites at Hot Water Beach Campsite.
How much does Hot Water Beach Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $9 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
When is Hot Water Beach Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Lake Tarawera Scenic Reserve?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.