Three council freedom camping areas now closed
Three council-owned/managed freedom camping areas have been closed until further notice, with freedom campers encouraged to head to a local camping ground instead.
This includes the freedom camping areas at Hipapatua / Reid’s Farm Recreation Reserve, Whakamaru Domain and Mangakino Recreation Reserve. Signs are now being erected at the entrances to these sites.
Council has made this decision to minimise the risks of COVID-19 and help support local camping grounds, said Mayor David Trewavas.
“Visitors are a key part of our economy here in Taupo and we’re wanting to encourage any freedom campers visiting our district to support one of our local camping grounds.
“Not only will it help lessen any economic impacts, but they are also better equipped to support the health and safety of our visitors, with hot water and washing facilities on hand.
The local camping grounds you can head to are:
- Great Lake Holiday Park – 406 Acacia Bay Road, Taupō
- Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park - 16 Rangatira Street, Taupō
- Lake Taupo Holiday Resort - 41 Centennial Drive, Taupō
- Taupo Holiday Park - State Highway 5, Hilltop, Taupō
- Wairakei Thermal Valley Campground - Wairakei Thermal Valley, Wairakei
- New Windsor Lodge & Campground - 147 State Highway 1, Waitahanui
- Motutere Bay Top 10 Holiday Park - 2819 State Highway 1, Motutere
- Motuoapa Bay Holiday Park - 2 Motuoapa Esplanade, Motuoapa
- Turangi Holiday Park - 13 Te Reiti Tamara Grove, Turangi
- Tongariro Junction - 25 Ohuanga Road, Turangi
- Oasis Motel & Caravan Park Tokaanu - 426 Tokaanu Road, Tokaanu.