Reviews of Little Waipa Reserve. (Museum) in Putāruru (Waikato).

Little Waipa Reserve

411 Reviews

167 Comments

Museum

Tourist attraction

Campground

873/875 Horahora Road, Arapuni 3481, New Zealand

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Information of Little Waipa Reserve, Museum in Putāruru (Waikato)

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Reviews of Little Waipa Reserve

B. P.

It was a huge bonus as the river had been clean up. Sad why it had been done losing a young life. If your going charge for camping ensure supplied toilet paper is there. A few extra recycled rubbish areas wouldn't go amiss either. Overall campers were awesome facilities average river top notch.

C. C.

Amazing location to spend the weekend, had long drop toilets and nice warm showers. They also have 2 electric bbqs for everyone to use as well as plenty of rubbish and recycling bins that were cleared regularly. Council worker super friendly. Cell service isn't great Dogs are allowed as long as on the lead. Tenting allowed as well. Would recommend

J. M.

Loved it, there's a hot shower and toilets beside the Lake but the water quality of the lake not as good as it used to be years ago. There are beautiful oak trees that give really nice shade on the hot days.

j. j.

We really loved this camping domain because it was beautiful, on the banks of the mighty Waikato River with huge trees, boat ramp, clean toilet & shower block, plus bike trails in both directions. An informal camp site with a friendly atmosphere. We will certainly return and stay longer next time.

D. C.

Lovely spot to park up for a few days... apply for a free permit and u can stay up to for weeks by the river... toilets and showers👍well done South Waikato Council

A. K.

An idyllic spot along the Waikato river with picturesque views. You can camp here - there is a toilet and categorised bins on site. The river runs quietly and you are surrounded by greenery - trees, grass, bushes with water and blue sky. There are signs of tourism info for visitors which I found is really useful and informative. It's a perfect resting spot if you are one the river cycling route. You can easily spot some curious cattle and black swans cruising in the river.

d.

Great freedom camping spot, a few people camping in tents. 2 drop toilets and a shower. Dogs allowed on leash. Has a gravel boat ramp.

W. N.

A nice place to spend a few nights, lots of cycling, a little swimming in the river close to shore, hot shower available, 2 long drop toilets, the people who came into clean daily did a very good job, unfortunately some of the campers aren't respectful of keeping the place clean, plus some dogs leave their poo behind and their humans also leave it behind.

O. W.

Nice spot but be warned limited spark cell phone coverage and no drinking water. Can't complain though.

D. C.

Great place to park up, take a stroll or cycle and even relax. We saw a bbq and toilet facilities also. The pathway-cycleway toward Arapuni village meanders alongside the mighty Waikato with a short boardwalk through a wetlands where you will see a few different wetland birds. There is also a small cascading waterfalls further along. You will also happen upon huge boulders with (i think) Manuka protruding out of them. Those with a penchant for geological aspects to their explores will love seeing the pebbles poking out of the path cutting along the way. Some are smooth and some have interesting coloured layers. There are many opportunities to sit and take in the beautiful vistas and to also take some wonderful pics. We got about three quarters the way and turned around. We can't wait to do the other bit, from the Arapuni end next time. Just be aware that the path is shared, with traffic going both ways. It is well worth a look-see! 😉😁👌💯

H. F.

Lovely walk, we chose to park at little Waipa reserve and walk to the Arapuni dam and back. The dear wee Rhubarb cafe sells delightful coffee to refuel before the return walk for those that enjoy a halfway stop. All up this was just over 10k return trip.

M. d. s.

Beautiful spot very well kept on the cycle trail too. 😍😍😍

L. B.

Beautiful spot, good swimming, free hot showers everything clean and tidy.

A. S.

Great freedom camping site tents vans anything. Great toilets and free showers . Awsume location next to the lake

D. C.

Plenty of room before Christmas rush. Clean, warm shower was a real bonus.

J. D.

Beautiful clean place to stay has two free showers to long drop toilets and two free bbq

P. R.

Delightful, quiet & spacious, Little Waipa Reserve is a gem on the banks of Lake Karapiro with free gas BBQ, showers and boat ramp

E. K.

Great spot for camping. I would go off season, as during peak holidays could be very crowded.

G. N.

Free little gem by the river (which you can swim in) and it's a gorgeous place with a few picnic tables and a bbq. Clean compost toilets. Maximum stay two nights.

L. R.

Outstanding. Weather was the biggest issue. Toilets, showers, Bbqs, cycling/walking tracks, fishing, etc etc Will go again.

K. R.

My favourite camping spot. So peaceful with trails on your doorstep

J. B.

Ok but a lot of tents with families don't know how the facilities hold up.And 1 guy behind us in a tent by himself.no car just living there. Played music all night and laughed to himself most of the time.may have an illness of some sort I think.We obviously didn't get much sleep.I think he has been there for a while.Other wise a nice place to stay in a moterhome.

M. E.

Such a beautiful campground! I didn't camp here, just stopped for a rest stop and it was beautiful and peaceful.

P. B.

Great free camping spot free showers and good swimming area

S. A.

Beautiful peaceful spot. View my photos to see.

s. A.

Great spot. Will go back and stay..only thing..l couldn't ring out..different provider so will look at changing..

K. H.

Little waipa reserve. Great place for 2 nights.

G. W.

Great place, clean facilities,toilets,2 showers & BBQ & rubbish bins. On the edge of the Waikato River with a boat ramp at the end of the reserve & Great cycling/ walking track

L. J.

Stunning flat camp site on the river's edge, with A+ facilities.

B. S.

Beautiful place to camp with great toilets and showers

C. L.

Awesome spot, 400m of unobstructed waikato River.

T. B.

Another beautiful place in New Zealand Lovely toilet and shower block Lots of room

D. M.

Great place to park up for the night shower and Toilets were lovely and clean Recycly bins were also taken excellent care of well done to the workers that come out here to keep the place pristen

M. J.

Overnight camping permitted for self contained vehicles and boat ramp. Public toilets are there. Find some idiots on the odd occasion have ripped up the lovely lawns with their vehicles and maybe not intentionally but can be a little muddy in winter. Beautiful scenery.

A. V.

Nice place to camp and kayak

F. P.

Awesome freedom campung spot

m. m.

Great location on bike trail

D. S.

Nice camping spot with heaps of space for tents, caravans, cars/vans etc. Clean toilet and shower facilities. There is also a boat ramp into the lake and you can fish for trout along the banks.

G. B.

Nice spot, peaceful and quiet

R. P.

Camping ground quiet. A delight to spend time there

K. W.

Great spot, nice and calm

A. G.

Just a nice quiet restful place to stay. Freedom camping. Has showers and toilets. Boat ramp and plenty of room to park up.

L. B.

A lovely spot to start your Riverwalk with. Bioloos and a pleasant camping area.

P. D.

Showers, toilets, rubbish bins and recycling bins. Access to cycle track. Right on the river. Lively spot

l. r.

So peaceful and quiet..clean toilets and showers. Barbeques available Great place to follow the Waikato cycle trail

H. v. H.

Great place for lunch on a trip, has picnic tables and an electric bbq. Also has toilets. It is right by the Waikato river so quite picturesque. There were a number of tents and campervans staying at the reserve.

A. M.

Great site and we agree with all positive comments. Showers locked for several hours on 2 days. No reasin as to why or what problem was - a notice might help.

A. T.

Awesomely peaceful. Quite a few other people there but they were all very respectful.

S. R. E.

amazing place to visit.

M. D.

Fantastic location and amenities.Only negative thing is that there's no water to refil tanks. Thanks South Waikato Council.

I. S.

Quiet magnificent scenery keep coming back to this place woow 👏😍👌

S. H.

What can I say....it feels like home ....

J. M.

A beautiful calm spot on the banks of the river Waikato - loved our stopover here!

D. G.

Awesome spot if u have dogs that love 2 swim

R. a. J. P.

Lovely free camping spot, toilets and free hot shower! Rubbish and recycling collection every few days.

A. B.

Great spot for a bike/walk along the river followed by picnic/BBQ.. but bring your own BBQ as the ones there are out of gas.. :-)

B. L. C.

You can camp with your tent for free and there are toilets in there, actually good if you want to save dollars during your trip

Y. H.

Lovely place even in Autumn but alas if you're Vodafone, there's no coverage.

R. Y.

Good spacious and free campsite that allows our dogs , toilets and showers too

H. T.

This site is clean and quiet with plenty of space and close to the bike track

M. W.

Nice quiet family camp. Good boating and swimming.

K.

For a quiet day, weekend or longer this is a great place to visit. Right on the cycle trail and so close to many interesting and quirky places.

s. h.

Awesome camp great amenities a real credit to NZ

D. H.

Lovely area. Bbqs, toilets, a shower. A few mozzies and sandflies.

M. H.

Great place. Plenty of room. Trees would be great in summer.

E. P.

Nice break time spot

F. J.

A good place to start a bike ride. Safe place to leave your car. Not too busy

A. R.

Good spot to stay a night or 3, Toilets & gas BBQ & Rubbish bins Just be sure to bring enough water (no water on site)

B. G.

Nice quiet part of the lake. Fishing and camping. Has clean toilets

A. S.

Very pretty place good toilet block

C. G.

Great place to launch the kayaks or to swim in the lake. Toilets and showers available.

J. s.

Nice open space beside waikato river at karapiro

r. b.

A pretty stop off with the gas bbq's and loos

d. l.

Great resting spot great campervan place well looked after by south waikato D C

s. s.

It is nice but to many druggy people hang out there

C. N.

Great walk even if it was a little wet.

A. S.

Great place to camp. Will be even better when the showers open

J. P.

Good starting point for the Waikato River Trail. Public toilets are welcome

T. B.

Very nice and quiet. Unfortunately no mobile service.

T. S.

So peaceful and quiet and safe swimming area

B. C.

Beautiful spot

R. T.

This an awesome Reserve.....good facilities and plenty of room...

e. h.

plenty of space heaps of campers great to see

S. B.

Quiet, lovely spot by the river, bbq, toilets, shower

A. R.

Great beginner trail for mountain biking, walking or trailrunning. Acces to the water.

S. L.

Spent 2 nights here, great facilities

K. T.

Nice place for camping or doing the Waikato River Trails.

D. A.

A great campsite, one of the best around!

R. B.

Peaceful clean toilets and also a small cafe

S. T.

Always a lovely restful place to sit and enjoy the river

P. S.

Really well setup. Plenty of space. Great facilities.

N. C.

Really good Beautiful place enjoyed the bike ride.

p. w.

Lovely stuff here, found a lamp at half price.

D. B.

Beautiful

S. N.

Free camping, free BBQ and long drops. Make sure you take lots drinking water

P. S.

Beautiful camping spot. Toilets and showers.

H. C.

Just great everything you would need

L.

Quiet and nice camping. Clean facilities

G. S.

Nice place but too many free loader tourists.

K. H.

Quite, lovely place!

R. J.

It's a really nice place.

C. M.

Cool tourist spot with mountain bike and swimming spots.

C. M.

Hidden gem. Nice place to walk the dogs

P. N.

Nice place, tidy, well equipped.

P. F.

Perfect little camping site for free with campervan

R. W.

Quite, lots of friends go there. Good stop after the Kaimais

T. S.

Lovely scenery, good place to relax.

m. w.

Good place for camping by the waikato river

S. D.

Stunning spot. Great access to the water

S. W.

Loved this place, very humble - go if you get the opportunity.

C. M. 2.

Great place... good bike ride

S. L.

Great campsite and with great facilities

A. C.

Well maintained

P. N.

Great relaxing safe place to stay

M. T.

Great place to camp for a weekend.

D. N.

Beautiful bike trail.

G. B.

Nice place to grab a family dinner.

C. Y.

Awesome spot for a free overnighter

M. T.

Very cool and Rustic

X. L.

Very pretty and quite !

d. h.

Lovely little girl park

P. B.

Awesome peaceful place to visit

D. S.

So peaful for a rest over for the night.

M.

Love it a great doc camp

N. C.

Awsome reserve

T. F.

Great place to take the kids

L. G.

Awesome quite place very nice

S. F.

Relaxing freedom camping by the lake

S. H.

Great bikw trail

E. A.

Relaxing

A. H.

Lovely peaceful spot

P. B.

Great ride with the family

M. M. M.

Awesome cycling 🚴 routes

K. R.

Love this place.

R. a. T. T.

Quiet & picturesque.

T.

This reserve is a hidden gem.

G. C.

Great facilities

J.

Great place

B. T.

Great

L. M.

Quiet and peaceful

H. E.

Nice

L. T.

Was good thanks

T. P.

Perfect

E.

Beautiful

J. S.

Great place

D. &. C. B.

Great place

S. D.

Great toilets and showers Bike trail so close

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(Translated) It's suitable for camping, and it's close to the Waikato River and has beautiful views, as well as bike paths and walking trails, making it an ideal leisure destination. (Original) 此地適合露營，切靠近Waikato 河風景優美，也有腳踏車道和步道，理想休閒旅遊勝地。

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(Translated) Quiet, beautiful, natural! (Original) 安静，美丽，自然！

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(Translated) Many natural assets and few artistic ones (Original) Tanti beni naturali e pochi artistici

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