Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road Campsite
Located in Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve in the Bay of Plenty region
Introduction
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu; take binoculars for watching water birds.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
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Ash Pit Road campsite Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
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Ash Pit Road campsite Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
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Ash Pit Road campsite Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
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Lake Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road campsite Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
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Picnic shelter at Ash Pit Road campsite Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
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Lake Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Road campsite Image: Nicole Portner Photography ©
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Campsite rules
- No recreational motorbiking or dirtbiking allowed.
- Noise must be kept to a minimum after 10 pm. All music should be turned off by this time.
- No access from the campground up Crater Road and Mount Tarawera. These are privately owned property.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Passes
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 pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in late March 2023.
All bookings operate on a first-come first-served basis. We do not operate waiting lists for bookings for future seasons, or currently booked-out facilities.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
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.
Turn off SH 5 into SH 38, then into Rerewhakaaitu Road for 2.7 km. Turn left into Brett Rd, follow to end. Turn right into Ash Pit Rd and follow the sealed road to camp.
Location
NZTM2000: E1906898, N5757487
Latitude: -38.27738594, Longitude: 176.50742536
Dogs are not allowed in areas administered by DOC in the Rotorua area.
- Tap water is available at this campsite. Campers must boil/filter water before use.
- Cell phone reception is intermittent in this area.
- Risk of falling tree branches - at risk trees are clearly signposted. It is advised not to camp under these trees.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Contacts
| Rotorua Office | |
| Phone: | 07 349 7400 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | rotorua@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
99 Sala Street Rotorua 3010 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 1146 Rotorua 3040 |
| Full office details | |
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |