Lake Ōkāreka and Boyes Beach Reserve
Lake Ōkāreka is renowned for its beautifully serene setting. The lake boasts two camping areas, several swimming spots, and the winding Ōkāreka walkway.
Boyes Beach is one of the largest beaches on Lake Ōkāreka and is a popular spot during summer for swimming, fishing and picnicking. Facilities here include picnic area, barbecues, children's playground and designated overnight parking area for motorhomes and campervans. A walkway connects Boyes Beach to the Lake Ōkāreka Department of Conservation campsite which passes two local jumping rocks.
Boyes Beach campsite details
- Campervans and motorhomes are permitted to stay for a maximum of two consecutive nights per calendar month in the designated area
- Overnight camping only as this is a park and beach area during the day
- No tents allowed
- No reservations - just show up
- The campsite is managed by local volunteers from the Lake Ōkāreka Community Association under contract to Rotorua Lakes Council. Fees will be collected by the camp manager.
Treasure this place - take your rubbish with you.
Reserve facilities:
- Picnic area
- Barbecues (electric, on timer)
- Drinking water and dishwashing facilities
- Children's playground
- Public toilets
- Paid showers ($2)
- Cellphone charging unit ($1/hour)
Overnight parking fees
| Facility
| Price
|
|---|
| Overnight parking (max 2-night stay)
| $20 per adult
$10.00 per child /
Under 5yrs Free
|
| Showers
| $2.00
|
| Toilets
| Free
|
| BBQ
| Free
|
| Picnic Area
| Free
|
| Mobile Phone Charging Unit
| $1 per hour
|
| Dishwashing Area
| Free
|
Dogs
Dogs are allowed, but note the restrictions during summer:
From 15 December to 1 March inclusive dogs are not allowed on the reserve between the hours of 9am to 7pm. Outside this time dogs can either be leashed or unleashed but must be controlled at all times.
