Very quiet, located a bit outside of Rotorua, but there are hardly any free campsites in the area. The situation is tough; first come, first served. Arriving late is not advisable; we arrived at 6:30 pm and there was only one spot left, even in the off-season. Toilets are clean and modern, and there's an outdoor cooking area with a sink. Space for approximately 10-12 vehicles. Mobile network coverage is unreliable but functional.

Free camp very quiet. I advise to arrive early to have a seat because as these are quite “rarely” on the Rotorua area, this can sometimes be complicated. Spacious and generally clean toilets. Avoid outside with cold water to wash dishes. Disposable garbage. View of the lake and its surrounding reliefs. Next to the watering the river is sublime. Walks along the lake.

Such a beautiful, peaceful spot by the lake, however it does fill up quick as there aren’t many spots! We came early and it filled by 3:30pm. If you are going to Mitai Maori Village at night, I recommend ubering to and from to not lose your spot. + The toilets are very clean!

So overcrowded, had to park on turned up mud, in the hopes we wouldn’t get stuck. All other spots taken early and not many of them, all parked so close together. My recommendation would be to stay completely out of town so it is quieter and more space. Doesn’t stink of egg though

We showed up pretty late and there weren’t spots between the signs. Some kind humans moved a bit so we could squeeze in. Bathroom was clean, albeit a few bugs. Overall a pleasant place to stay. Some folks ended up parking in the grass across from the designated parking spots.

Pretty little spot of you can get a view of the water. Obviously a nightmare in summer as people have said but in April it was lovely. No bugs just thousands of dead ones on every surface at the toilets haha Toilets were ok, a couple were pretty gross but one was nice. There is a little kitchen area under shelter with just surfaces and a sink but all covered in dead bugs and bird poo. Right across road from springs and a park further up with more toilets. Everyone just parked wherever

The sunset was really great. Everything else was rather naja. The parking spaces are located right on the street. Despite the enough garbage tanks available, not every camper thinks that their use is meaningful. At our parking lot were parts of a loop that still looked very fresh. The toilet system was very ugly. Some people also don't think it is necessary to rinse at all and clog the toilet. There is no clutch door.

The views are incredible right over looking the lake, however the public toilets were disgusting!! Dead flys all over the walls floor sink, toilet everywhere, I would only recommend visiting if you are happy to not use public toilets.

There are very few spaces, but people still park along the sides of the parking lot. I don't know if the police issue tickets.

We loved this spot! Beautiful lake sunset. No Rotorua rotten egg smell. Very good bathrooms compared to most other freedom camping spots. Beautiful and peaceful. Also lots of trash bins which is helpful.