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. Read more

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.

Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday Park

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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 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

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

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Good facilities and clean…

Overall	8/10
Location	8
Value for money	8
Accommodation	8
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	8
Child friendliness	6
Cleanliness	8
Wifi	4

Anonymous Dec 2024

Hillside powered grass site

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

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 Dec 2023

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. Sept 2023

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

Dogs allowed low season only

Dogs allowed

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 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)

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

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).

Policies

Booking terms and conditions

Admission

Admission is only permitted after registering at reception.
All guests spending the night at the park must present their ID at the reception desk and sign registration forms.
At least one of the party members must be aged 18 or over.

Changes to your holiday

Bookings cannot be amended within 3 day(s) of arrival.

General

Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.

Dogs

Dogs are not allowed during high season between 20/12 and 06/02.
Dogs are prohibited from main facilities and amenities.
Dogs must be kept on leads and supervised at all times.

Safety

Guests are advised to bring a good quality torch with them as parts of the campground/park are unlit.

Reception

If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.

General

In the event of a complaint, please speak to reception immediately. Complaints which are not brought to the management's attention during your stay cannot be dealt with once you have left the site.

Arrivals and departures

Late arrivals must notify the park as soon as possible. Your booking will be held for 24 hours. After this period the management reserves the right to relet your unit.

Pitches

Minimum spacing of 2 metres between pitches.

Extras

Motorbike(s) can be brought instead of the car(s) included.

Safety

No charcoal barbecues allowed.
No electric barbecues allowed.
No gas barbecues allowed.

Occupancy

No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.

Arrivals and departures

No refunds/discounts for inclement weather, late arrivals or early departures.

Safety

Open fires are prohibited.
Please do not touch or feed the animals.

General

Public areas are non-smoking.
Quiet hours must be respected between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m..

Reception

Reception is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. between 21/10 and 03/04.
Reception is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. between 04/04 and 20/10.

Safety

Swimming in the lake is allowed.

General

The campground/park is not liable for any refund in the event of force majeure.
The games room is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
The grocery shop is open between 01/01 and 31/12.
The management reserves the right to deny access or terminate the stay of those guests whose behaviour is deemed unsuitable. No refunds will be offered.

Taxes

This area is not subject to city tax.

Admission

Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Visitors

Visitors’ cars are not permitted on site.
Visitors must register at reception and pay their fee.

General

You'll need an Environment Agency rod licence (you'll need to apply for this beforehand).

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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 caravan

Arrive: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more
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.