Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve, Bay of PlentyDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
No running water at Rerewhakaaitu Campsites
23 April 2026
There is no running water at the either Ash Pit Road or Brett Road campsites due to a problem with the water system. Campers should bring their own water. First published on 13 January 2025. Last reviewed on 24 April 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu - there is good fishing, swimming and walking nearby.
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. Book Rerewhakaaitu, Brett Road Campsite online . Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival. The maximum length of stay is 7 nights. Vehicles are limited to 2 per booking including boats. There is a maximum of 6 people for overnight group reservations. Make additional reservations for larger groups. Maximum campsite size 72m squared.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Hut and campsite bookings
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
Rerewhakaaitu, Ash Pit Rd Campsite
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Boat launching • Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking
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All details
- Facilities
- Boat launchingNon-powered/tent sitesShelter for cookingWater from streamWheelchair accessible with assistanceToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- FishingKayaking and canoeing
- Access
- CampervanCarCaravan
- Setting
- Rivers and lakes
- Unpowered sites
- 25
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Standard
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Location
- Located in Lake Rerewhakaaitu Recreation Reserve
- Toilets
- Yes
- Reservations
- required
- Fee
- Yes
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.38.28364° S, 176.49602° E
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).