Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

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Lakefront Unpowered
Lakefront unpowered
Motutere bay top 10 holiday park - the only holiday park situated on lake taupo
Hillside powered sites, some with lake views

  • 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 site, to be precise). Right along the water’s edge, you’re in for leisurely paddles if you so wish, as the site 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 pitches 60
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 11
Tent pitches 52
Touring caravan pitches 21
Open all year
Opens
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 site 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 pitches require a Residual Current Device (RCD) 2005-standard lead to connect to the hook-up.

Languages spoken

English

Pitch types & availability

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Location
10
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10
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10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
6
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8

100% would recommend this site to a friend

100% would stay here again

What customers say

Campsite in a grand spot, especially the lakeside pitches. Site and facilities, including kitchen and showers, were spotless. Staff were top class. Only grumble was a bit of lorry noise.

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Arrival date (latest first)

Excellent stay for my first night ever camping. Thank you

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10 out of 10
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Anonymous

Lakeside non-electric grass pitch

Liked Loved the site and all the available amenities. Kept clean and tidy.

Disliked Not something you can do much about, the lorries were loud.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Good facilities and clean…

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8 out of 10
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Anonymous

Hillside electric grass pitch

Liked Good facilities and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the clean facilities and had a positive experience during your stay. We hope to welcome you and your family back to our park in the future! Safe travels!

Lovely lakeside pitches

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Anonymous

Lakefront electric grass pitch

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

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased you enjoyed the lakeside pitch and found our facilities clean and well-maintained. It’s wonderful to hear that our staff were friendly and helpful during your stay. We’d love to welcome you back whenever you’re in the area again. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!

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

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Eamon M.

Lakefront non-electric grass pitch

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 pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette 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 pitches

Themes

Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Communal freezer Communal fridge Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Large (51-200 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Tourer storage facilities Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

2819 State Highway 1 RD2

Motutere

Waikato

New Zealand

3382

Directions

Timezone

Pacific/Auckland +1200 (GMT+12:00)

GPS

38.88696°S
175.95746°E

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 site. 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).

Nearest sites

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Frequently asked questions

  • 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 touring
    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 €23.03 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.