Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

From $45 For 1 night, 2 adults 2 reviews
Lakefront Unpowered (added by manager 16 Aug 2022)
Lakefront unpowered (added by manager 16 aug 2022)
Motutere bay top 10 holiday park - the only holiday park situated on lake taupo (added by manager 16 aug 2022)
Hillside powered sites, some with lake views (added by manager 16 aug 2022)

  • Lakefront stays along the shore of Lake Taupo
  • A 15-minute drive from Tūrangi and half an hour from Taupō
  • Camp kitchen facilities and kayaks or paddleboards available for hire
Fishing, mountain biking, hiking, snow sports, natural wonders… Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park along the shore of Lake Taupo has got it all covered. How so? This place is all about lakefront stays along the shore of Lake Taupo, a lake that’s surrounded by landscapes like snow-topped winter ski fields, ancient forests, geothermal valleys with hot springs and the three volcanoes of the Tongariro National Park (they’re 45 minutes’ drive away from the park, to be precise). Right along the water’s edge, you’re in for leisurely paddles if you so wish, as the park hires out kayaks or paddleboards. There’s a gentle slope along the friendly park, which only makes sure there are excellent lake views even further away from the water (scan the horizon for Motutaiko Island too). With amenities like camp kitchens at your disposal, it should be pip-squeak to prep a snack to accompany the view. The staff here are very friendly and dedicated to fab hospitality, so they’ll be on-hand if you need them. Halfway between two townships, guests here won’t be without a little urban entertainment should they fancy it. Tūrangi, 15 minutes’ drive away, is one spot, and Taupo, half an hour’s drive away, is the other, with sports like fishing and jetskiing being one way to get stuck into the waters of the lake. To the south, the Whakapapa (55 minutes) ski fields make for excellent wintertime entertainment too.

Site type

Motorhome sites 60
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Tent sites 52
Caravan sites 21
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • Dogs are not allowed during high season between 20/12 and 06/02.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.
  • The games room is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
  • Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.
  • Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.
  • No gas barbecues allowed.
  • No charcoal barbecues allowed.
  • No electric barbecues allowed.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Electric sites require a Residual Current Device (RCD) 2005-standard lead to connect to the hook-up.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

Reviews

100%

would recommend this site to a friend

100%

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Lovely lakeside pitches

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lakefront powered grass site

Liked: Lovely lake side pitch. Good, clean facilities. Very friendly, helpful staff.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Location. The kitchen and shower room facilities were superb.…

Overall 10/10
Location 10
Value for money 10
Accommodation 10
Facilities / Activities 10
Customer service 10
Child friendliness No rating
Cleanliness 10
Wifi 10
Eamon M. The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Lakefront unpowered grass site

Liked: Location. The kitchen and shower room facilities were superb.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Wonderful to hear your feedback Eamon, thank you. Hope you enjoy the rest of your travels in New Zealand.


Features

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundry

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed low season only

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Budget/backpacker

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Communal freezer

Communal fridge

Dump point

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Drainage hook-up points for caravans

Motorhome service point

Seasonal sites

Water hook-up points for caravans

Location

Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

2819 State Highway 1 RD2

Motutere

Waikato

New Zealand

3382

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland NZST (GMT+12:00)

GPS

-38.88696°N
175.95746°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Whether you’re here for hiking, skiing or adrenaline of some kind, it should be pretty easy to track down all three. For number one, cross over volcanoes with a day trek over the Tongariro Alpine Crossing (35 minutes’ drive). Number two’s sorted at Mount Ruapehu (an hour and 20 minutes) in the summer months. As for the latter – adrenaline activities – there are skydiving, bungee jumping, floatplane, whitewater rafting and jet boat ride experiences all within driving distance of the park. Sail, snorkel or swim around the Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings (45 minutes). The Huka Falls (35 minutes) might raise your heartbeat a little too. If it’s a slower-paced day you’re after, golfing or trout fishing might feature on your itinerary. There are spas, hot pools and dining experiences around the townships, as well as cultural, art or historical venues like the Craters of the Moon (35 minutes), Lava Glass - Glassblowing Studio (35 minutes), Taupo Museum and Art Gallery (half an hour), Market Central Taupō (25 minutes) and Huka Prawn Park (35 minutes).
  • Does Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park? Whether you’re here for hiking, skiing or adrenaline of some kind, it should be pretty easy to track down all three. For number one, cross over volcanoes with a day trek over … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park?
    Camping and caravan
    Arrive:  11 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park? From $45 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.