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    Oparau Roadhouse

    Oparau Roadhouse

    Free CampsitesWaikato, Waikato New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Oparau Roadhouse

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    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Jun 10, 2026
    Positive

    Very nice place, toilet open 24/7, super clean and it’s quiet there. Also in the night the stars are beautiful. It’s a local business and for security of you is necessary to register at the gas station :)

    Anonymous
    May 4, 2026
    Positive

    Good spot! Feels safe even though it’s very quiet. There’s a big spotlight on It is next to fairly busy road so some noise even into the evening of trucks and Lorries but nothing crazy. Toilets were fine - no light and no soap just sanitizer. Insane stars at night!!

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    Giulia
    Feb 27, 2026
    Positive

    Very nice and quiet place, amazing view of the sunset! Also the gas station is a perfect place for having breakfast

    Anonymous
    Feb 3, 2026
    Positive

    Nice place next to the road. Lots of places, flush toilet, no showers. The staff is very nice, you have to register at the gas station.

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    Alma
    Dec 23, 2025
    Positive

    Lovely! Public toilets, small grocery shop, nice food, beautiful scenery, and surprisingly quiet. Free, but provide your plate number, phone number, and name at the desk. Super friendly staff! Stayed for two nights.

    Anonymous
    May 1, 2025
    Positive

    Great free campsite, basic but clean flushing toilets and sink (non potable) and nice big patch of grass to park on. Completely free, just sign name and rego number in the book inside - super friendly owners/staff. Near a road but wasn't disturbed by traffic noise at all. Picnic benches scattered around too. We had a nice night! Also had 4G.

    Anonymous
    Apr 14, 2025
    Positive

    Thank you to Oparau Roadhouse. Great spot and enjoyed the view. Lovely staff.Thanks we will call again.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 12, 2025
    Neutral

    Nice place but at a surprisingly busy road. Woke up every time a truck boomed past :/

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    Anonymous
    Feb 24, 2025
    Positive

    No WiFi anymore, plenty of space, no shower just a toilet. Beautiful sunset view

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    Vivi
    Feb 8, 2025
    Positive

    Great quiet place near the road but little traffic. Handy store and hot meals up to about 7pm. Outside loo handy.

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