Mangakino Recreation Reserve
Campground
4.8 from 17 users
Description
COVID-19 UPDATE 19/06/2020 - Council-owned/managed freedom camping areas at the Lake Maraetai Lakefront reserve in Mangakino and Whakamaru Domain have reopened to self-contained campers, after closing during the COVID-19 lockdown period.
Hipapatua Recreational Reserve/Reid's Farm freedom camping site remains closed, with freedom campers encouraged to head to a local camping ground instead.
Our freedom camping sites will be reviewed again when we move to Alert Level 1.
-------
Designated freedom camping area. Camping permitted in non-self contained vehicles and tents.
You may stay up to three nights.
Take all rubbish with you and leave no trace.
Keep New Zealand clean. Always use the toilet in your vehicle or a public toilet.
Features
Location
Lat: -38.366046 Lng: 175.780802
User Reviews

@jo__weiner
Never stayed the night here just came to have a round of disc golf but looked quite nice. Flushing toilets and cool jetty with a slide off it into the water. Looked decently busy during the day but seemed like it had a nice vibe. Follow me @jo__weiner

User 230594
Amazing spot, quiet and plenty of room. You can walk around and find fruit trees. Tents allowed!

AndreaT
Gorgeous place to stay. If there are no parks available- follow the road down and around (shingle) - follow it around the first left (doggy bag site) and there are plenty more spaces. The Bus Cafe is a great spot for a munch.