Whakaipo Bay DOC Freedom Camping

From Taupo: From the north end of Tongariro St, cross the Waikato River Bridge, take the first left onto Norman Smith St, then left at the T-junction onto Acacia Bay Rd. Continue south on 3.8 km, turn right onto Mapara Rd and continue 6.3 km to the reserve entrance signposted on the left. Continue on the unsealed road to the lakeside. Sea water. Walks, trout fishing, W2K hiking/cycling trail departure. No charges. Restrictions: Unpaved access road. NO fires are allowed. Aotearoa New Zealand DOC is focused on protecting our nature, history and culture. We want to show visitors to public nature reserves how to visit the Kiwi Trail.