Waikato Parking

The entrance is closed off due to a significant washout, so we had to clamber down the hill to get to the beach. The bonus was that we were the only ones there on the mos ... more

Would definitely recommend. Had the best experience with Brendans family business. They gave us very helpful advice on how to plan our journey on Tongariro with respect f ... more

Great trail to ride

Very challenging track. But well worth it all.

Great walk. very enjoyable. though if you're looking for a significantly shorter length park on leslie rd to the south. (2 hrs from this end, 20 min from the south)

So tranquil. Perfect

Good

Nice big Carpark, free all day parking so perfect for whatever you are doing

Netter freedom camping, direkt an der Attraktion (Translated by Google) Nice freedom camping, directly at the attraction

The best thing about this carpark was not the parking for cars, but rather the real fruit ice cream caravan run by a genuine kiwi bloke.

Quick and easy and close to the CBD

An excellent place for picnic. Reached the first bridge and did not wander further in.

Wonderful place.... Just go there!

(Translated by Google) Walk down from the parking lot for about 10 minutes, and continue down for another 10 minutes to reach the bottom to take the most beautiful photos ... more

Very good with the updated ramp, plenty of trailer parking

What a great beach

Beautiful trail by the river! 12,3 km to dam. Visited in march and nobody was there. Campground available.

Had 2 and 5 year old with us and this was great. Ian was really helpful and responsive via Facebook messages. Didn't have cash with us but Ian has EFTPOS so all good. Tol ... more

No free gum - disappointed

Great walk. Nice and easy.

Good facilities wonderful walk

Carpark with nice view of the river and bridge. Concrete pads in place, but no picnic tables; and no public toilets :(

Located at hot water beach. Turn off before getting to the main carpark. Good parking space,toilets and beautiful beach. Read the warning signs when your there. Just a wa ... more

(Translated by Google) Perfect freedom camp spot (Original) Perfekt freedom camp spot

I go often for a quick walk up to Ruapane on Pirongia. Stunning overlook view at the chopper pad. The lot is gravel and includes a nearby long-drop. Never had a problem l ... more

Huge carpark. Offers 4 hour free parking so if you are planning to stay in Taup a while consider parking here. Handy to the Library, Great Lake Center, Information Center ... more

Great place to park for the float plane or the beach, loads of picnic tables to sit and eat at and a beach that is safe for the young ones to swim in. Great spot but no o ... more

Nice view from the parking area

A wealth of culture and history are preserved in this museum! Loved seeing all the artifacts and learning about Kirikiriroa. They currently also have the Wildlife Photogr ... more

Great to still have one of these around. It's pretty full though so I hope it gets collected soon..

Awesome fun track could use a tidy up on the jump faces but in all was a great day.

Impressive, hot and probably acidic.

(Translated by Google) Is a free car park on the outskirts of town. 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach. You really don't need to park at the beach. When it's busy, there's ... more

Huge new Carpark for the Craters Mountain Bike Park, space for 40+ cars but probably not for campervans/RVs. Nice picnic tables under the trees and two brand new toilets ... more

Great spot in nice area with public toilets so close. There was a bit more traffic passing than I expected (some car drove by beeping their horn a couple times for no par ... more

Nice freedom camping spot right next to the sea. Road busy durning the day but quites down at night. Lovely beach to walk along or if you like fishing to cast a line out.

Relaxing atmosphere great for family outing

Stunning pet friendly beach

Good walking. Especially with your Dog on leash.

Beautiful

Good upgrade on toilets since the last time i was there in 2019. Beach is always nice for a dive with either with a speargun or just a knife. Or relax and surfcast.

Impossible to review, as the several times over the last couple of years we've headed up, the gate has been locked, regardless of what the operating hours state online. P ... more

(Translated by Google) It should probably say that this car park is an excellent place to park if you want to visit the Tongariro National Trout Centre. World class parki ... more

More parking space than the other carpark since the north carpark had a major slip.

(Translated by Google) We went one day with bad weather and high tide, but we found a couple of holes on the beach where the heat coming out underwater was very noticeabl ... more

(Translated by Google) Is a free car park on the outskirts of town. 10 to 15 minute walk to the beach. You really don't need to park at the beach. When it's busy, there's ... more

If you are planning to be in Taup town for more than a few hours this is the parking spot for you. You can also park here with trailers and campervans

Awesome toiletes (outside look). Drinking water + dump.

Thanks for the short time frame parking. Keep u on.