L-Plate Rider
Hey guys, just after some good places to camp in the Waikato. As far as I can see, any campsite is good if it fits these three criteria:
- Can ride our bikes to the campsite
- Can light a fire
- We won't disturb anyone if we are loud (i.e. no houses nearby)
If you know of any campsites, please let me know!
Thanks!
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Fletchers bay
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lake ohakuri was once an option although i really dont know if freedom camping there is ok nowadays
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fükengrüven
Check out the DOC website, lots of info on there incl downloadable GPS waypoints IIRC
Cheers
Clint
L-Plate Rider
Originally Posted by dino3310
Fletchers bayA little far from Hamilton, but will keep these places in mind.
I've had a good peruse through their site, but it's unclear if there is motorcycle access to the campsites (i.e. if gates/bollards/etc are present)
Thanks for the suggestions though
fükengrüven
I think at pretty much all of the DOC camps that are vehicle accessible you can drive/ride right up to most of the spots where you pitch your tent. I've been to some that have barriers around the bbq areas etc to keep cars out. As the gaps in the fence or bollards are usually wider than a bike we usually take it to mean that motorcycle camping is encouraged in those spots
Cheers
Clint
Coasting
The DOC website lists all the DOC campsites in NZ, DOC have a new web application: http://maps.doc.govt.nz/Viewer/index.html use the slide menu on the left, select campsites and a map of NZ with all the campsites will appear.
Another option is private campsites or holiday parks, this clunky old website has a few listings http://www.nzcamping.co.nz
Sounds reasonable to meI've been to some that have barriers around the bbq areas etc to keep cars out. As the gaps in the fence or bollards are usually wider than a bike we usually take it to mean that motorcycle camping is encouraged in those spots
i'm motarded
You live in hamilton and want to camp in the Waikato?
Thats like when you are 7, and mum lets you sleep in a tent in the back yard.
Nana on a Hotrod
you did say Waikato...
how close to Hamilton are you looking for
'Good things come to those who wait'
Bollocks, get of your arse and go get it
L-Plate Rider
Well I'd like to go for the weekend, so leaving on a Friday evening after work I don't want to be too late when we arrive. (I guess it's impossible to get anywhere in time to get some sunlight)
Maybe a few hours ride maximum (3)?
Hardcore Biker
Takapuna Beach
Forum whore
Out around Kawhia / Marakopa way. Just clean ya mess up before leaving.
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Whakamaru lake
Landing Road, Arohena
Dickey Flat, in the karangahake gorge
Owhango end of the 42nd traverse.
Pureora Forest park.
A few round the shores of the rotorua lakes with good riding close by
Minginui
Various DOC campsites on the coromandel peninsula.
Depends what type of riding that you are looking for and at what time of the year......
Here for a good time, not necessarily a long time
fükengrüven
One nice one you'd get to in 3hrs from Hamiltron is the Mangamate Waterfall Campsite It's a good one for this time of year as it has a cool dining shelter with a big fireplace at one end so if the weather turns poo you can kick back out of the rain. Don't tell anybody but if you fossick around in the slash & scrub just to the south of the camp turnoff you should find some decent firewood as it used to be a eucalypt block, take a hatchet or folding saw.
The location lends itself to a ride through to Waikaremoana the next day of course too.
Cheers
Clint
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