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Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain

Property class: 2

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A row of cabins with a green roof, wooden decks, and a grassy area in front.
An indoor auditorium with rows of chairs, a stage with a screen, and a view of the sea through large windows.
A wooden deck leading to a building with a metal roof, a sign indicating a kitchen, and a view of a lake with trees in the background.
A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window.
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a wooden sign reading "PODIUM", and a covered seating area.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Business services

Explore the area

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601 Maungatautari Road, Maungatautari, 3494
  • Place, Lake Karapiro
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mighty River Domain
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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A serene lakeside view with a clear reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and autumn-colored trees.

Campsite (Tent not included, Site only, Shared Bathroom, Unpowered)

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

View all photos for Campsite (Tent not included, Site only, Shared Bathroom, Powered)

A serene lakeside view with a clear reflection, surrounded by lush greenery and autumn-colored trees.

Campsite (Tent not included, Site only, Shared Bathroom, Powered)

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a window.

Chalet, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Maungatautari

Located in Maungatautari, Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain is on a lake, a 3-minute walk from Lake Karapiro and 5 minutes by foot from Waikato River. .This campground is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Cambridge Museum and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mighty River Domain - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waikato River - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 34 min drive - 24.8 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Kilda Cafe And Bistro - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain offers 10 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Satisfy your appetite at the campground's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Playground

Food and drink

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Dining

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Bathroom

  • Shower

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Meeting rooms

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 10 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Bed sheets fee: NZD 15.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Laundry fee: NZD 4.00 per day
  • Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Campsite Cambridge
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Campsite
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Cambridge
Karapiro Mighty River Domain
Karapiro Mighty River Domain
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Campsite
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Maungatautari
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Campsite Maungatautari

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Such a fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, accommodating staff. Lovely spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great stay - staff were very helpful and friendly and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Good place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a fantastic time great little location. We went on our two day bike ride safe for the kids beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Felt like home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is absolutely beautiful, we wished we had stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Its nice area for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Venue fantastic scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome location for rowing regatta Great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Everything was clean and private.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
How nice the location was
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, friendly and accommodating staff. We stayed at the Rob Waddell Lodge which is a great place for large families such as ours. Amazing views of the lake and very well equipped with everything. Will definitely return and recommend this place to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay great place. Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The campsite is great! The staff are very nice and friendly. The environment is comfortable, and the bathrooms are very clean. The kitchen is well-equipped with hot water, an oven, a microwave, and a fridge — everything you need!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked the local vibe and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing facilities, area, staff, pricing, time frames, just everything. I would/will definitely stay again and recommend this place to others !!! Thank you so much!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful area! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, great price & warm accommodation. Glass entrance door seemed to be missing a blind or curtain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Room smelt clean on entry, liked the code lock door. Staff helpful. Would recommend to friends,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really loved our spot. I loved being on the venue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view over the lake from my camping spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommend

Good time camping
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025